Power Plant Nuclear Energy

1. Target area for construction of nuclear power plant

  • To request the establishment of a fully integrated nuclear power plant to supply sufficient energy for the aluminum smelting plant, in accordance with the production process and requirements;
  • Located in the bauxite mining areas of the Lao PDR:
    Paksong District, Champasak Province
    Dak Cheung District, Sekong Province

2. The company responsible for constructing the nuclear power plant

  • Investor: SEA OSA Investment Sole Co., Ltd

  • Survey, Design, and Construction: A company with experience in constructing nuclear power plants in the People’s Republic of China or the Russian Federation.

  • Technology Application: To be selected by a company with proven experience in nuclear power plant construction in China or Russia.

  • Investment Model: To be implemented in accordance with the laws related to concession agreements or other relevant legal frameworks of the Lao PDR, strictly enforced

3. Operation System of a Nuclear power plant

  • Electricity is generated through a process called fission, which occurs when a neutron collides with uranium-235 atoms, which serve as the fuel. This causes the uranium atom to split into two new elements: Krypton-92 (Kr-92) and Barium-141 (Ba-141). This reaction releases heat, radiation, and additional neutrons.

  • The released neutrons can then go on to collide with other uranium-235 atoms, creating a chain reaction.

  • The heat generated from the fission reaction is used to boil water into steam. This steam is then used to drive a turbine, which is connected to a generator that produces electricity.

4. The evolution of nuclear power plant development

5. Nuclear power plant Small Modular Reactor (SMR)

  • SMRs (Small Modular Reactors) are small-scale nuclear reactors with a generating capacity of up to 300 megawatts.

  • SMRs can be installed in combination to increase overall electricity production capacity.

  • They offer economic advantages, shorter construction times, and enhanced safety compared to traditional large nuclear power plants.