Khushab Nuclear Power Plant

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf nuclear power plant
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Pakistan's_nuclear_weapons_program
gptkbp:capacity approximately 40 MW
gptkbp:collaborations limited international collaborations
gptkbp:commissioned 1971
gptkbp:community monitored for health impacts
gptkbp:communityEngagement engages with local communities
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 2015
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1990
gptkbp:coolingSystem heavy water cooling
gptkbp:decommissioningDate not publicly disclosed
gptkbp:emergencyServices has emergency response plans
gptkbp:emissionsStandard low emissions
gptkbp:energyEfficiency nuclear energy
aligned with national energy policy
follows international safety standards
supports nuclear education initiatives
contributes to national grid
no nuclear accidents reported
contributes_to_energy_security_of_Pakistan
part_of_Pakistan's_nuclear_fuel_cycle
gptkbp:environmentalImpact concerns raised
gptkbp:firstAwarded 1998
gptkbp:fuelType natural uranium
gptkbp:futurePlans expansion plans under consideration
gptkbp:historicalResearch focus on nuclear research and development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Khushab Nuclear Power Plant
gptkbp:interagencyCooperation 2001
2015
gptkbp:internationalCooperation not a signatory to certain treaties
gptkbp:internationalRelations subject to international monitoring
affects_Pakistan's_relations_with_India
gptkbp:localEconomy provides jobs
gptkbp:location gptkb:Khushab,_Pakistan
gptkbp:numberOfStudents 3
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Pakistan_Atomic_Energy_Commission
gptkbp:operationalStatus operational
gptkbp:publicAccess restricted access
efforts to increase awareness
gptkbp:publicPerception controversial
gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance subject to national regulations
gptkbp:research receives government funding
gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment supports nuclear technology development
gptkbp:researchFocus nuclear physics research
gptkbp:researchInterest collaborates with local universities
gptkbp:safetyFeatures no major incidents reported
regulated_by_Pakistan_Atomic_Energy_Commission
gptkbp:security high security measures in place
gptkbp:significance strategic military importance
gptkbp:strategicGoals considered_a_strategic_asset_by_Pakistan.
gptkbp:technology CANDU_reactor_technology
gptkbp:type heavy water reactor
gptkbp:usedFor plutonium production
gptkbp:waterManagement nuclear waste management practices