EPRI and NEI release Advanced Reactor Roadmap

The document outlines the critical strategies and support actions necessary for the successful large-scale deployment of advanced reactors. Its initial focus is on the USA and Canada, but the roadmap is designed to be a "living document" that evolves and refocuses strategies and actions as the future unfolds.

Nuclear Policies 16 May 2023

Nuclear leaders issue call for action from G7

World Nuclear Association and nuclear trade associations from Canada, Japan, Europe, the UK and the USA have issued a declaration calling on G7 governments to support the long-term operation of existing nuclear power plants and to accelerate the deployment of new nuclear power plants.

Energy & Environment 17 April 2023

Red Book provides 'snapshot' of uranium situation

The 29th edition of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and International Atomic Energy Agency's jointly produced reference work on uranium provides analyses and information from 54 uranium producing and consuming countries and provides a 'snapshot' of the situation from data available in early 2021.

Uranium & Fuel 04 April 2023

Nuclear 'partially' included in EU's Net-Zero Industry Act

The European Commission has proposed the Net-Zero Industry Act to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure it is well-equipped for the clean-energy transition. However, nuclear trade body Nucleareurope said it fails to recognise the sector's full potential contribution.

Energy & Environment 16 March 2023

UK urged to be world leader in nuclear-derived synthetic fuels

Large-scale production of nuclear-derived net-zero synthetic fuels could help hard-to-decarbonise sectors such as aviation and shipping, according to a report by energy consultants Equilibrion and the Nuclear Industry Association.

Energy & Environment 14 March 2023

Interview: WANO prepares for growth of new nuclear

World Association of Nuclear Operators chairman Tom Mitchell and new CEO Naoki Chigusa are optimistic about the future of the nuclear energy sector, and are taking steps to ensure the organisation is well placed to offer new players in the industry help and advice.

Perspectives 13 February 2023

Nuclear industry produces updated roadmap guide for new projects

The New Unit Assistance Industry Working Group's updated Roadmap to Operational Readiness guide is a collection of industry guidance, lessons learned, success stories intended to help new nuclear projects worldwide "prepare for the challenge of safe and efficient nuclear power plant operation". 

Nuclear Policies 25 January 2023

NIA report urges DOE focus on commercialisation of advanced nuclear tech

The Nuclear Innovation Alliance has set out its proposals for ways the US Department of Energy can do more to help to commercialise advanced nuclear technologies.

Nuclear Policies 20 January 2023

In Quotes: WANO's Ingemar Engkvist on how nuclear industry helps each other

In a wide-ranging interview for the World Nuclear News podcast, World Association of Nuclear Operators CEO Ingemar Engkvist:

• Explained how its members share ideas and tips with each other
• Discusses the impact of events in Ukraine
• Outlines WANO's new Action for Excellence initiative
• Predicts a bright future for the nuclear sector

Regulation & Safety 08 December 2022

Viewpoint: Bilbao y León reflects on nuclear's presence at COP27 

Sharm El-Sheikh marked the first time the global nuclear community had a large pavilion in the Blue Zone, at the heart of COP27, writes World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y León.

Perspectives 29 November 2022