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Viewpoint: Key takeaways from World Nuclear Symposium 50
Viewpoint: Key takeaways from World Nuclear Symposium 50
The 2025 World Nuclear Symposium marked a historic milestone: the 50th edition of the flagship gathering of the global nuclear industry. Held in London, the event brought together leaders from government, industry, finance, and technology under the theme Energizing the Future Now. World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y León reflects on the main messages from the discussions.
 
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
New nuclear financing models need to be developed, says Putin
New nuclear financing models need to be developed, says Putin
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has told World Atomic Week in Moscow that he sees peaceful nuclear technologies "as the basis for international cooperation and bringing states closer together".
 
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 26 September 2025
Nuclearelectrica signs financing contracts for Cernavoda projects
Nuclearelectrica signs financing contracts for Cernavoda projects

Romania's nuclear energy giant Nuclearelectrica has signed a EUR540 million (USD634 million) financing contract with a banking syndicate led by JP Morgan for the refurbishment of Cernavoda Unit 1 and a EUR80 million loan for the next stage of the Cernavoda unit 3 and 4 project.
 

Corporate · Thursday, 25 September 2025
Podcast: World Nuclear Symposium and World Nuclear Fuel Report
Podcast: World Nuclear Symposium and World Nuclear Fuel Report
More than 1,100 people gathered in London for the 50th World Nuclear Symposium, taking part in a packed programme of discussions, panels and networking. In addition to the usual broad range of topics there were also two special full day programmes - one focused on end energy users and one on finance.
 
Podcasts & Features · Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Swedish government budgets for nuclear new-build
Swedish government budgets for nuclear new-build
In the budget bill for 2026, the Swedish government has proposed a financial framework for companies seeking government loans to fund the construction of new nuclear power projects.
 
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 22 September 2025
Industry groups urge governmental support for nuclear investments
Industry groups urge governmental support for nuclear investments
Nine industry associations participating in the Roadmaps to New Nuclear high-level conference in Paris, have called on governments to take action to bolster energy security and address the rising global need for reliable, clean electricity.
 
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 19 September 2025
Canadian SMR project shortlisted for federal fast-track
Canadian SMR project shortlisted for federal fast-track
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington New Nuclear project has been named as one of the first projects to be reviewed by a new office set up by the federal government to help fast-track major projects.
 
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 18 September 2025
Nuclear has a place in EU taxonomy, court rules
Nuclear has a place in EU taxonomy, court rules
The European Union's General Court has dismissed Austria's attempt to annul the European Commission's inclusion of certain gas and nuclear activities in its list of officially approved "green" investments.
 
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 11 September 2025
European court annuls EC decision to approve Paks II aid
European court annuls EC decision to approve Paks II aid
The European Court of Justice has backed Austria's appeal against Hungary's state aid for the construction of the Paks II nuclear power plant and said the European Commission "should have ascertained" whether the direct award of a contract "complies with EU public procurement rules".
 
Corporate · Thursday, 11 September 2025
'Difficult to overstate demand from institutional investors' for nuclear
'Difficult to overstate demand from institutional investors' for nuclear
The growing interest from institutional investors in the nuclear sector, and the issues surrounding developing suitable private financing options for new nuclear projects were in focus at World Nuclear Association's Finance Summit.
 
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 4 September 2025
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