As World Nuclear Symposium 50 takes place in London, World Nuclear News has put together a timeline of some of nuclear energy's key moments.
 

Vince Zabielski explains the role of a nuclear energy lawyer, and in a wide-ranging discussion on nuclear's prospects also outlines why he welcomes the UK's switch to the Regulated Asset Base model for financing projects.

As energy security and carbon neutrality have become important challenges globally, the demand for nuclear new-builds and life extensions for operating units is rising. However, writes Guen Park, Director of KHNP's Overseas NPP Power Office, the challenge is to deliver nuclear power projects on time and within budget despite global uncertainties, post-pandemic supply chain disruptions and a stricter regulatory environment. The uncertainty from these external factors means that concerns over contracts where one supplier is responsible for engineering, procurement and construction are also increasing.

World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi outlined the thinking behind the change in policy at a joint event in Paris. Hear what they said, as well as World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y León's assessment of its significance.

The first World Nuclear Supply Chain conference, held in Poland, heard from a succession of senior figures discussing the opportunities, and challenges, emerging from the forecast large-scale growth of nuclear energy capacity.

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a series of executive orders aimed at quadrupling the country's nuclear energy capacity by 2050. In this podcast episode, we replay the announcements and pick out the key points and broader impact they could have.

The go-ahead has been given for Ontario Power Generation to begin construction of the first of four small modular reactors at the Darlington New Nuclear Project site - the total projected cost is CAD20.9 billion (USD15.1 billion), but what does that figure include?

The expected growth in the nuclear workforce globally signals new opportunities rather than shortages, writes James Chamberlain of workforce solutions provider Rullion. Improving candidate experience and embracing cross-sector skills are key to success. The industry must act now to reframe its employer brand and meet future demand.

In the second of a two-part special report from the World Nuclear Fuel Cycle 2025 conference held in Canada, Claire Maden reports on the opportunities and challenges facing players across the entire fuel sector.

The deployment of advanced nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors and advanced modular reactors, presents a promising yet complex horizon as these technologies look to support the transformation of the energy sector, write PA Consulting's Derreck Van Gelderen and Matt Leedham.