KARACHI, Oct 17: The electricity generated at the two nuclear plants of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) is cost-wise comparable to current average cost of power generation in the country and gives fair return to the government on its investment.

The nuclear power has many advantages over other forms of electricity generation. It is environmentally clean and there is no release of carbondioxide and nitrogen oxide gases, a PAEC report noted.

It said electricity generated by nuclear power plants does not depend on the seasonal flow of rivers as “unfortunately our hydro power stations do.”

In addition, it is not dependent on the fluctuating oil prices and the price of gas which in all fairness should be pegged to oil prices for proper economic comparison.

“The operation of nuclear power plants is not a burden either on our imports, our pipelines or even our transport system. Not only is the fuel cheap, but a relatively smaller quantity is required which is easy to transport and store and, therefore, contributes to energy security”, the report stated.—PPI