Thai ministry orders work halted on much-delayed Ongkharak reactor

Friday, February 10, 2006

According to a report by Thailand's The Nation, the Science Ministry has ordered a halt to work on the much-delayed Ongkharak reactor.

The reactor, first commissioned from U.S. firm General Atomics in 1997 by Thailand's Office of Atomic Energy for Peace (OAP) has had prolonged delays in the project and faced threats from activists.

Despite calls in 2002 for the reactor to be completed within two years, the reported position of the government now is to seek advice from the office of the Attorney General on how to proceed. Irregularities uncovered by the State Audit Commission may lead to cancellation of the contract and legal action taken against people believed to have been involved in corruption or abuse of authority.

Sources

"OAP told to abandon Ongkharak reactor plan" — The Nation (Thailand), February 10, 2006
"Two minds on nuclear reactor" — The Nation (Thailand), October 22, 2002
WISE Amsterdam. "Thailand: Ongkharak villagers protest research reactors" — World Information Service on Energy, August 21, 1998

External links

THE 10 MW MULTIPURPOSE TRIGA REACTOR AT ONGKHARAK NUCLEAR RESEARCH CENTER, THAILAND Abstract from 1997 International RERTR Meeting

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