IAEA studying plans of nuclear plant in Sri Lanka

Rosatom will help build a nuclear power plant in Sri Lanka, RIA Novosti reports. 

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation Janita Liyanage said that the project was approved by the country's authorities and it is being studied by IAEA specialists.

According to the Ambassador, there is still a discussion on whether it is worth making the nuclear power plant floating or building it on the ground.

Rosatom will also help train specialists who will work at nuclear power plants.

The Ambassador noted that only nuclear energy will solve the problem of energy shortage in the country. 

The diplomat has no doubts that the construction of the nuclear power plant will begin in the near future. 

The capacity of the power plant may reach 300 megawatts, this is the most suitable option for an island nation.

Sri Lanka plans to build its first nuclear power plant with technical support from Russia by 2032.

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