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USA announces new cooperation to support Ghana SMR plans

USA announces new cooperation to support Ghana SMR plans

The signature of two key arrangements facilitated by the US Foundational Infrastructure for the Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology Program to advance deployment of a small modular reactor in Ghana and establish the country as a regional SMR hub were announced at the Africa Nuclear Business Platform meeting in Accra on May 28.
 

New Nuclear 03 June 2024

USA and Ghana reaffirm nuclear regulation cooperation

USA and Ghana reaffirm nuclear regulation cooperation

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Ghana's Nuclear Regulatory Authority have reaffirmed their cooperation on nuclear safety and regulation, part of wider cooperation between the two countries as Ghana aims to create a nuclear power programme.

Regulation & Safety 24 July 2023

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USA, Japan partner with Ghana on SMR deployment

USA, Japan partner with Ghana on SMR deployment

The USA, Japan and Ghana have announced a strategic collaboration to support the deployment of small modular reactors in the West African nation. Through the partnership, Ghana could become an advanced nuclear technology hub.

New Nuclear 28 October 2022

Nuclear 'gaining traction' as option in many African countries, says IAEA

Nuclear 'gaining traction' as option in many African countries, says IAEA

Discussions with ministers from several African countries have been held at the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference about nuclear power's potential role in helping economic development and water supply while also mitigating climate change as it provides clean and reliable energy.

New Nuclear 29 September 2022

Presidential approval for nuclear in Ghana

Presidential approval for nuclear in Ghana

A declaration from President Nana Akufo-Addo transfers the Ghana Nuclear Power Programme Organisation from the Ministry of Energy to the Office of the President.

Nuclear Policies 02 September 2022

US programme supports Ghana nuclear progress

US programme supports Ghana nuclear progress

The USA and Ghana have announced their partnership to support Ghana's adoption of small modular reactor technology under the US Department of State's Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology programme.

New Nuclear 11 March 2022

Ghana impresses Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review team

Ghana impresses Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review team

Ghana has made progress in implementing the recommendations of an International Atomic Energy Agency Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review mission, a team of IAEA and international experts said on 24 October. They conducted a follow-up INIR mission on 21-24 October requested by the government of Ghana to assess progress made since the 2017 Phase 1 INIR mission.

Regulation & Safety 28 October 2019

Ghana vice president confirms nuclear commitment

Ghana vice president confirms nuclear commitment

The establishment of an organisation responsible for the construction and operation of Ghana's first nuclear power plant has been approved by the country's cabinet, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia said this week.
 

New Nuclear 02 August 2019

Commitment to safety at Ghanaian research reactor

Commitment to safety at Ghanaian research reactor

The operator of the Ghana Research Reactor, known as GHARR-1, has shown a high commitment to safety following the conversion of the reactor core to use low-enriched uranium as fuel instead of high-enriched uranium, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. It made a number of recommendations to the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission to further enhance safety.

Regulation & Safety 24 April 2018

High-enriched uranium returned from Ghana

High-enriched uranium returned from Ghana

Ghanaian HEU loaded on a trailer during transport to China, 29 august 2017 (IAEA - Sandor Miklos Tozser) 64x48High-enriched uranium has been flown from Ghana back to China in the removal of all such material from the country. The Ghanaian research reactor has been converted to use low-enriched fuel instead.

Regulation & Safety 30 August 2017