The eighth and final batch of Russian nuclear fuel, which is necessary for the initial stage of operation of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, was delivered to its construction site, Itar-Tass quoted the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) as saying.
The shipment of 8.6 metric tons of uranium fuel completed Russia's promised nuclear fuel deliveries to the Bushehr power plant, which is located in southwestern Iran.
So far, all fuel necessary for the initial stage as well as all necessary equipment has been delivered to Iran, the AEOI said in a communique.
"The total amount of supplies has made up 82 tons of nuclear fuel enriched to 1.6-3.6 percent (235U)," said the communique.
"Supplies were made with adherence to all safety demands," it added.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Affordable, Accessible, Attainable Uranium: Russia
As indicated in an earlier post Iran has been receiving shipments of Uranium from Russia. As of yesterday all of the necessary fuel to complete the power plant under construction has been delivered. It is still said that all safety requirements are being met and that the Uranium is strictly for the power plant, but only time will tell...
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