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- Title
Nuclear Energy and the BRICS.
- Authors
Abdenur, Adriana E.; Kassier, Conrad
- Abstract
The article reports on the proposed expansion of South Africa's national electricity grid through nuclear energy. It mentions the role of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) in international cooperation towards the promotion of nuclear power. It notes the public utility Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. as well as its modification and upgrade under the administration of form South African President Nelson Mandela while his successor Thabo Mbeki experienced difficulties in acquiring sufficient resources. An overview of the provision of the nuclear technology from the federation and republic is also presented.
- Subjects
BRICS countries; SOUTH Africa; INTERNATIONAL cooperation on nuclear energy; ESKOM Holdings SOC Ltd.; PUBLIC utilities; MANDELA, Nelson, 1918-2013; MBEKI, Thabo, 1942-; PRESIDENTS; ELECTRIC capacity; ELECTRIC power distribution
- Publication
Georgetown Journal of International Affairs (Georgetown University Press), 2014, Vol 15, Issue 2, p55
- ISSN
1526-0054
- Publication type
Article