Nuclear energy becoming a must to Morocco
Morocco, Economics, 5/6/2005

Morocco is now forced to walk the nuclear energy path, though the nuclear option "remains open for the time being, for there is no political decision, yet" on the matter, said Khalid El Mediouri.

El Mediouri, Managing Director of the National Center for energy and nuclear science and techniques (CNESTEN), told "L'Economiste" daily the center is preparing "for a political decision that is favorable to the use of nuclear power" and conducted studies on a site to host a future nuclear power plant and chose a location for the site.

This energy technology is turning into a must due to oil high prices, the Kyoto Protocol constraints and growing development needs, El Mediouri said stressing the center abides in its activities by international regulations.

The State has substantially invested in the nuclear field by namely outfitting the center with high-technology equipment, El Mediouri said stressing the government will to enhance the legal framework in this respect.

He, however, said the MAD 40 million government subsidy, around 4 million euros, to the CNESTEN is not enough, while highlighting the importance of the center's human resources numbering 220 officers, including 60 researchers. The center ensures its operation spending through providing services to the public and private sector, he went on to say.

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