EPZ Vision 2033 – A Strategy For Dutch Nuclear Energy The “EPZ vision on nuclear energy in the Netherlands after 2033” (Visie EPZ op kernenergie in Nederland na 2033) is a key strategy document recently published by the Dutch nuclear operator EPZ, ENS Corporate Member. The document (here available in the Dutch version) explains EPZ’s…
European Nuclear Society voice on a classification system for sustainable economic activities As a scientific society of 12.000 nuclear experts, representing academia, research institutes and industry, we strongly support the EU climate neutrality 2050 goal. We are ready to put our efforts and contribute as well to the 2030 CO2 reduction emission objective of at…
“Nuclear power in the near future of the energy transition” – AIN Webinar This is a report on the last AIN (Associazione Italiana Nucleare) webinar, written by the Italian Nuclear Association and translated by ENS. The webinar “Nuclear power in the near future of the energy transition”, organised by the Italian Nuclear Association (AIN), took…
Vattenfall Plans Nuclear Investments For The Present And The Future Investments for the present and the future of the Swedish nuclear sector. This is the plan Vattenfall (ENS Corporate Member) highlights in its Annual and Sustainability Report 2021, recently published. Sweden’s state-owned utility said it plans to invest €193.2m (SEK 2bn) in its nuclear operations…
Rolls Royce SMRs Expected To Power UK’s National Grid by 2029 Rolls-Royce is to start building parts for its small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) in anticipation of receiving regulatory approval from the British government by 2024, the chairman of Rolls-Royce SMR, Paul Stein, has told the Reuters news agency. Mr. Stein also said he hoped the…
Eastern Europe And The Future Of Nuclear Fuel Supply On 13th April, Westinghouse and Framatome (both ENS Corporate Members) have been awarded a long-term contract by Czech utility ČEZ for the supply of nuclear fuel assemblies to the Temelín nuclear power plant. Under the contract, deliveries of fuel will start in 2024 and continue for approximately 15…
OECD NEA: “Nuclear Is Crucial For Climate Change Mitigation Efforts” OECD Nuclear Energy Agency recently published its last report “Meeting Climate Change Targets: The Role of Nuclear Energy”, which focuses on the potential contribution of nuclear energy to clean energy capacity and emissions reductions between 2020 and 2050, taking into consideration the contributions from power and…
Nuclear Can Play A Crucial Role In Enabling Energy Transition, IEA Says The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released its new Report “Nuclear Power and Secure Energy Transitions”, stressing once again that nuclear energy can help reduce CO2 emissions and allow energy systems to integrate higher shares of intermittent solar and wind power. Net-zero goals…
The Fastest Path To Net Zero For A Sustainable & Energy Secure Future For All Nuclear for Climate is a grassroots initiative uniting Nuclear professionals and scientists from over 150 associations worldwide. We aim to open a dialogue with policymakers, the public and other industries about the necessity of including Nuclear energy among the low-carbon…