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Prospects of nuclear energy in the 21st century in Southwest Asia: an assessment for Pakistan and Afghanistan

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  • Ahmad Mumtaz
  • Mansoor Hassan Khan Lodhi
  • Muhammad Saleem Ullah

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This paper presents a scenario of socio-economic development and the corresponding energy requirements of Pakistan for 2025, 2050 and 2100. It shows that even after large-scale development of indigenous energy resources, the energy import dependence increases. If access to advanced nuclear power reactors becomes available to Pakistan, then nuclear power can make a sizable contribution in meeting the future electricity needs, reducing stress on the international supplies of oil and gas with concurrent benefits for the environment. A scenario of economic development and electricity supply of Afghanistan is also presented for 2025 and 2050 and it is proposed that nuclear power generation may be a viable option by 2050.

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  • Ahmad Mumtaz & Mansoor Hassan Khan Lodhi & Muhammad Saleem Ullah, 2008. "Prospects of nuclear energy in the 21st century in Southwest Asia: an assessment for Pakistan and Afghanistan," International Journal of Global Energy Issues, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 30(1/2/3/4), pages 204-227.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijgeni:v:30:y:2008:i:1/2/3/4:p:204-227
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