The SNETP FORUM 2021 was held on 2-4 February in a virtual format. Over 630 participants, not only from all European countries but also from Japan, USA, Canada, Ukraine, and Argentina, were actively involved during the three-day event dedicated to innovation R&D in civil nuclear fission. Plenary SNETP President, Bernard Salha (EDF), officially launched the
Press release Paris, 10 February 2021 INNO4GRAPH: INNOvative tools FOR dismantling of GRAPHite moderated nuclear reactors What are the most optimal ways to dismantle graphite reactors? What remote tools can help operators to safely remove radioactive graphite? What solutions will be the most cost-efficient for dismantling operations in reactors of such complexity and dimension? These
On Friday 29 January 2021, SNETP and FORATOM participated in a virtual meeting with the European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Mariya Gabriel to exchange on the challenges and opportunities of nuclear energy. Bernard Salha, President of SNETP and Yves Desbazeille, Director General of FORATOM, presented some key facts about the nuclear
In January 2021 SNETP answered the European Commission's online questionnaire on Euratom-funded nuclear research. The survey aims to gather feedback from research stakeholders, Member States and other interested parties on research and training in nuclear safety, waste management, radiation protection and fusion energy. The results will serve as basis for the preparation of the Euratom Research and
The European Commission has launched an online questionnaire to gather feedback on Euratom-funded nuclear research from research stakeholders, Member States and other interested parties on research and training in nuclear safety, waste management, radiation protection and fusion energy. The survey results will serve as basis for the preparation of the Euratom Research and Training Programme
The New Approach to Reactor Safety Improvements (NARSIS) Horizon 2020 project aims to bring sound contributions to the safety assessment methodologies focusing on external natural events such as earthquake, tsunami, flooding, high-speed winds, etc. The NARSIS consortium brings together 18 organisations from 10 different European countries. Download NARSIS 4th newsletter here to find out more
The Predisposal Management of Radioactive Waste (PREDIS) Horizon 2020 project targets the development and improvement of activities for the characterisation, processing, storage and acceptance of intermediate- and low-level (ILW/LLW) radioactive waste streams. The project is being carried out by a consortium of 47 partners from 17 countries and is coordinated by VTT Technical Research Centre
The SNETP FORUM 2021 will take place virtually on 2-4 February 2021. Find the detailed programme of the Forum here. Registration Please click here to register. Event details Free SNETP event. Considering the impossibility to meet physically, SNETP will facilitate this event free of charge for all SNETP member organisations. Virtual forum. The event
The availability of competencies in the labour market of nuclear energy is under considerable stress due to its phasing out in some countries and political attitudes towards the sector. If you are relevant to the field, please participate in the survey conducted by the H2020 - GRE@T-PIONEeR project which aims at securing the availability of
During the 14th SET Plan Conference on 23 & 24 November 2020 the 2020 SET Plan progress report was released. This plan gives an overview of the implementation status of the SET Plan by mid-2020 and describes how the SET Plan activities are aligned with the European Green Deal and the Next Generation Europe. The
