Uganda, Korea Sign Site Evaluation Contract for Nuclear Plant in Buyende

Uganda, Korea Sign Site Evaluation Contract for Nuclear Plant in Buyende

The Government of Uganda and the Republic of Korea have taken a major step toward the realization of Uganda's nuclear energy ambitions by signing a site evaluation service contract for the proposed 8,400 MW Buyende nuclear power plant.

Site assessment kicks off for 8,400 MW nuclear plant in Buyende

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, has announced the commencement of the site assessment for Uganda’s ambitious nuclear power project in Buyende.  The 8,400 MW nuclear plant is part of Uganda's energy strategy, designed to meet the country’s growing electricity demand.  The assessment is a key step towards Uganda's goal of achieving 52,481 MW of energy capacity by 2040, with 24,000 MW expected to come from nucl…