Geothermal Power Stations and Non Condensable Gas (NGC)

The total installed geothermal power generating capacity in the world is approximately 9000 MWe from 21 countries, with the United States leading at nearly 3000 MWe and The Philippines with nearly 2000 MWe (Table II). Other major countries are Italy, Mexico, Indonesia, Japan, and New Zealand, with between 400 and 800 MWe each. (more…)

The Role Of Nuclear Energy In Reducing Security Of Supply Risk

nuclear energy supply
Nuclear energy has some distinct advantages in strengthening the external dimension of energy supply security. These include:

Nuclear power plants produce electricity domestically. Their capital and labor inputs are also provided domestically. With more than 90% of its inputs in terms of value sourced domestically, it can be considered a largely domestic source of energy and electricity.

• Of course, a majority of OECD countries import part or all of their requirements of uranium plutonium. (more…)