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…
IAEA Positively Concluded An ARTEMIS Mission to Poland An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission has found that Poland is making progress in the safe management of radioactive waste and spent fuel, a key component of the country’s plans to develop nuclear energy. The ARTEMIS (Integrated Review Service for Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Management,…
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…
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…
How Nuclear Investments Support Local Economies and Regional Growth | A Study from Tractebel Tractebel (ENS Corporate Member), in collaboration with Technopolis, has published a new study highlighting significant opportunities for businesses in the Dutch Province of Zeeland, as the Netherlands advances plans for the construction of new nuclear power plants. Commissioned by the Province…
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…
ENS Tributes André Versteegh The European Nuclear Society remembers André Versteegh with gratitude and respect for his dedicated service and lasting contribution to the Society’s development. From 2000 to 2005, André served as ENS Treasurer and was an active member of the Board of Directors during a particularly challenging period in the Society’s history. At…
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…