News flash
- The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA) and the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing negotiations of mutually beneficial cooperation in the nuclear fuel cycle, Small Modular Reactors (SMR), and other agreed-upon areas.
In attendance was South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Ramokgopa and his delegation, which included NECSA’s Group CEO, Mr. Loyiso Tyabashe.
“This collaboration underscores South Africa’s commitment to enhancing South Africa’s nuclear research and technology capabilities whilst fostering the next generation of nuclear scientists,” said Ramokgopa.
Ramokgopa is currently on a working visit to China aimed at strengthening South Africa’s energy capacity to counter the declining energy security and advancing the country’s transition towards a more reliable and sustainable energy system.
The focus areas during the visit include:
- Advanced clean coal technologies;
- Intelligent microgrid systems;
- Renewable energy integration;
- Bilateral partnerships;
- Collaboration to drive localisation; and
- Cooperation regarding fuel cycle technologies.
“This working visit to China is not merely a technical mission; it is a strategic engagement aimed at asserting our sovereign energy diplomacy and securing the partnerships necessary for sustainable industrial development with specific interest in high voltage DC transmission and high frequency distribution smart networks,” said Ramokgopa.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
