Trends in Development Planning For the Establishment of Nuclear Plants in Egypt

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ain Shams University Doctoral Fellow - Faculty of Business Ain Shams University

2 Professor of Economics - University Faculty of Business Ain Shams University

3 Assistant Professor- University Faculty of Business Ain Shams University

Abstract

Securing the demand for energy for future generations constitutes one of the most challenging aspects to face 
any sustainable development plans and given the increasing demand for electric energy in Egypt, and as a 
country with limited resources from fossil fuels, it must diversify its energy portfolio and use its renewable 
resources. Under the existing plans, Egypt hopes to produce 20% of electricity from renewable energy by 
2020, with the development of the nuclear energy industry, especially in a country whose gas resources are 
limited; Through the application of these programs, it can build its engineering and industrial base and 
become a competitive player and regional leader in the global economy

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