The Nuclear Cogeneration Industrial Initiative (NC2I), one of SNETP's pillars has sent out its second newsflash. It contains a foreword by the Chair, HTGR development news, NC2I news, and a call for NC2I members. You can read the newsflash here. Learn more about NC2I here.
The European Commission has released a publication on the high level European nuclear roundtable that, SNETP along with other key nuclear stakeholders, attended on 12 May 2021. The roundtable was organised by Commissioner Gabriel in collaboration with the Portuguese Presidency of the EU and the European Parliament to discuss future research and innovation, to increase
The European Sustainable Nuclear Industrial Initiative (ESNII), one of SNETP’s three pillars, has published its Vision paper. This document presents ESNII mission, vision, deployment strategy and intended actions. ESNII addresses the need for demonstration of Generation IV Fast Neutron Reactor technologies, together with supporting research infrastructures, fuel facilities and R&D work. ESNII’s main goal is to
The Nuclear Generation II & III Alliance (NUGENIA), one of SNETP's three pillars, has published its Vision paper. This document aims to stress the need for strong international collaboration and financial support from the private and public sectors to ensure safe and efficient production of low carbon energy. NUGENIA is dedicated to the research and
SNETP has signed the petition Save Our Climate - Acknowledge that Net Zero Needs Nuclear at COP26 led by Nuclear for Climate. This petition, signed by over 100 societies and governmental organisations, calls on negotiators and policy makers at COP26 to "take a scientific and technology-neutral approach to energy policy and financing which can promote sustainable collaboration
On 12 May 2021, SNETP representatives participated in a high-level European Nuclear Industry Roundtable organised by the European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Mariya Gabriel (download agenda). The roundtable focused on future European research and innovation priorities and on attracting talents in the nuclear sector, and was held as a follow up
SNETP has published the proceedings of the 2021 FORUM that gathered over 630 participants to discuss innovation R&D in civil nuclear fission. The SNETP FORUM 2021 consisted of a plenary session in which SNETP's strategy and the vision of its three pillars were presented, followed by a panel discussion to exchange views on the resilience
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
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
