Nuclear energy in Algeria
Encyclopedia
Since 1995 Algeria
operates research reactors at Draria
and Aïn Oussera
. It signed nuclear cooperation agreements with Russia
in January 2007, with the United States
in June 2007, and with China in March 2008. Algeria has discussed nuclear cooperation also with France.
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
operates research reactors at Draria
Draria
Draria is a suburb of the city of Algiers in northern Algeria....
and Aïn Oussera
Aïn Oussera
Aïn Oussera or Aïn Oussara is a city in Djelfa Province, Algeria, with an estimated population of 134,174. It is the district seat of the Aïn Oussera District. The city has experienced rapid population growth in recent years due to its proximity to the 15 MW Es Salam nuclear reactor. Aïn Oussera...
. It signed nuclear cooperation agreements with Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
in January 2007, with the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in June 2007, and with China in March 2008. Algeria has discussed nuclear cooperation also with France.