NRG PALLAS Advances Research on Molten Salt Reactor in Petten New research into materials for molten salt reactors (MSRs) has recently begun at the High Flux Reactor (HFR) in Petten, marking an important step toward the development of this innovative nuclear technology. The work is being carried out by NRG PALLAS (ENS Corporate Member) as…
EDF Creates FINABe Advisory Board to Support Financing of New Nuclear Projects During the recent Nuclear Energy Summit 2026 in Paris, EDF (ENS Corporate Member) announced the creation of its international advisory board FINABe (Financing and Investing in Nuclear – Advisory Board EDF), dedicated to facilitating the financing and investment of new nuclear projects worldwide.…
PRESS RELEASE ENS High Scientific Council Briefing Paper Unlocking the Potential of Radiopharmaceuticals in Europe – Part 1: Setting the Scene Brussels, 18th March 2026 — The European Nuclear Society High Scientific Council (HSC) has published a new Briefing Paper titled “Unlocking the Potential of Radiopharmaceuticals in Europe – Part 1: Setting the Scene”, providing…
BR2 Research Reactor Sets A New Production Record, Helping 13 Million Patients in 2025 The Belgian Nuclear Research Centre SCK CEN (ENS Corporate Member) announced that the production of medical radioisotopes at its BR2 research reactor supported 13 million patients worldwide in 2025, setting a new record in the facility’s history. “It shows that we…
Framatome Strengthens Partnerships to Support Nuclear Fuel Supply and SMR Deployment in Europe Last week, Framatome (ENS Corporate Member) signed a new contract with the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre, SCK CEN (ENS Corporate Member), to supply high‑density silicide low‑enriched uranium (HD LEU) fuel elements for the BR2 research reactor in Belgium. The BR2 reactor is…
The Debate on a Nuclear Energy Roadmap Continues in Serbia Earlier this month, a preliminary technical study on the peaceful use of nuclear energy in Serbia was presented in Belgrade, providing a roadmap for the potential development of a national nuclear programme. Prepared by the Serbian Ministry of Mining and Energy in cooperation with a…
Studsvik Joins ENS As A New Corporate Member Following the approval of the ENS General Assembly, we are glad to announce that Studsvik has joined the European Nuclear Society as a new Corporate Member, effective 30th March 2026. Studsvik Studsvik is a Swedish company providing advanced technical services and solutions to the global nuclear industry. With over…
Framatome Demonstrates Ultrasonic Inspection Capability for PWR Core Barrel Welds with EPRI Documentation Framatome (ENS Corporate Member) has demonstrated an ultrasonic inspection technique for weld examinations on pressurised water reactor (PWR) core barrels, with EPRI (ENS Corporate Member) documenting the demonstrated capability. The demonstrated capability supports enhanced inspection practices for PWR reactor internals and contributes…
PRESS RELEASE ENS High Scientific Council Position Paper Unlocking the Potential of Radiopharmaceuticals in Europe Part 2: Strategic Challenges and Policy Priorities Brussels, 15th April 2026 — The European Nuclear Society High Scientific Council (HSC) has published a new Position Paper titled “Unlocking the Potential of Radiopharmaceuticals in Europe – Part 2: Strategic Challenges and…
Nuclear Energy Public Support Remains at All-Time High in Finland A new survey published at the end of April by Energiateollisuus ry (Finnish Energy) shows that 66% of Finns now have a positive view of nuclear power, while only 8% view it negatively. This places the current approval rating among the highest ever recorded since…