English 
Francês 
Alemão 
Italiano 
Japonês 
Norueguês 
Portuguese 
Spanish 
2 min of reading 
This Monday (3), the Brazilian state-owned company Eletronuclear and the American Westinghouse signed an agreement to evaluate the Angra 1 power plant
With the aim of strengthening ties with the current President of the Republic Jair Bolsonaro, the U.S. Secretary of Nuclear Energy, Dan Brouillette, wants to open up the market in the national territory regarding the nuclear sector. Nuclear Energy Reaches Record Generation in Brazil, Angra 1 and 2 Power Plants Had the Best Year in Their History in 2019
Also Read:
-
Chinese giant worth nearly R$ 4 billion that manufactures cables for electric cars, solar energy, and robotics wants to open a factory in SC.
-
Many employers do not know, but the law guarantees domestic workers a 25% increase in salary during trips, 50% for overtime, 20% for night shifts, and 17 additional benefits that can lead to labor lawsuits if not paid.
-
Gasoline prices soar and the question arises: is ethanol more advantageous? The 70% rule reveals the limit with gasoline.
-
The government has made a decision and is starting a test with more ethanol in gasoline, anticipating a mixture of up to 35%, diesel with 25% biodiesel, and a study to assess the impacts on engines.
- Docas do Rio Signs Agreement with SINDOPERJ to Regularize CAE
- Oil Jumps After U.S. Attack Kills Iranian General Qassem Soleimani
- BNDES Finances R$1 Billion for Construction of 6 Onshore Wind Farms by EDP Renewables in the Northeast
About the Agreement Involving Nuclear Energy
On the morning of this Monday (3), the Brazilian state-owned company Eletronuclear and the American Westinghouse signed an agreement to evaluate the lifespan of the power plant known as Angra 1 – The first regarding nuclear energy in our country, in operation since 1971.
Thus, on Sunday (2), Brouillette stated that he hopes this agreement will be one of the first steps toward a partnership concerning the construction of new power plants in the national territory. Brouillette added: “If it is the desire of Brazil, the Bolsonaro administration, and the Bento administration to have new plants, we are ready to help”.
Support from the Minister of Mines and Energy for Nuclear Energy
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Bento Albuquerque, said today (3) that the Brazilian nuclear program is a priority for Brazil and that, after “ups and downs”, the country returns to a level “where we can dream of nuclear energy”. Albuquerque emphasized that the forecast is to resume construction of the Angra 3 nuclear power plant in 2020: “We will probably start Angra 3 in 2020 if this partnership with the United States goes well”.
“Similarly, the nuclear program, for Brazil, is a priority. It is part of our energy matrix, and due to the characteristics of our country, we cannot give up this energy source”. He emphasized.
Furthermore, over 60% of the Angra 1 Plant was built at a cost of nearly R$ 10 billion. In summary, an additional R$ 15 billion in investments is needed to complete the project. It is expected that the partnership with the United States may change this.
Seja o primeiro a reagir!