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Alan Sinclair, our UK Head of Energy and Natural Resources, recently spoke to Energy Digital about the future of the UK nuclear industry, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and how we can sustain the sector in the long term. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3VsPMeg Alan argues that to attract private funding, the nuclear sector needs to receive commitments from governments that go beyond electoral cycles. He says: “Since the last nuclear reactor was commissioned, we’ve seen nine Prime Ministers in the UK and stop-start policy commitment. That’s been a problem for the industry which needs confidence to invest.” Investors need certainty to back nuclear projects and it's essential to explore financing and delivery models that better balance risk and reward. But while clarity and commitment from the government is essential, Alan also emphasises the need to create industry confidence in the ability to get schemes delivered. This will rely on tight project controls, working collaboratively with the supply chain and deploying digital tools in a way that wasn’t possible 30 years ago. We also need to attract and develop the skilled workforce and supply chain needed for the construction of new nuclear reactors. #RenewableEnergy #ConstructionUK #nuclear

UK industry delegation at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference ⚛ Nuclear Industry Association CEO, Tom Greatrex, is attending the 68th Regular Session of the IAEA's General Conference in Vienna this week, providing updates on UK nuclear policy and championing the sector at what is a crucial time for nuclear in the UK.   📢 The Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, Lord Philip Hunt, delivered the UK national statement, underlining that "nuclear power remains an essential part of our Net Zero, energy security and clean power plans," by "backing the next generation of nuclear in the UK - in terms of new technologies and fuels, in terms of our enabling policies, and in terms of attracting new talent." Read his speech here: https://lnkd.in/eq7eF5UD The conference attracts over 3,000 delegates from 139 countries, and brings together key representatives and experts from IAEA Member States to address critical challenges and explore opportunities within the nuclear energy sector.    We look forward to hearing about the key discussions and developments as the conference progresses this week. #IAEAGC #netzeroneedsnuclear

Nuclear energy is gaining renewed attention as a reliable, low-emission power source amid rising climate challenges and energy security concerns. Companies like Amazon and Google are exploring nuclear projects to meet energy demands and reduce carbon emissions. Despite challenges like sustainability and waste management, nuclear power's potential to address global energy issues makes it compelling. Building industry capacity is crucial for the UK's nuclear ambitions. The emphasis will be on attracting and developing a skilled workforce and supply chain for new reactors. The Nuclear Skills Taskforce aims to sustain the sector long-term by lowering barriers to entry and providing professional training across various roles. Read more below. #CleanEnergy #NuclearPower #Sustainability #EnergySecurity #NuclearCareers

⚛️ Beyond thrilled! My article on nuclear and "The Fight for Energy Supremacy" was just published in Homeland Security Today Magazine ✨ 💡 Key takeaway: The U.S. must chose: build new nuclear or cede energy dominance to rivals. The stakes have never been higher. 👉 Please read, comment, share! We need to have open dialog on nuclear-- I'd love to hear from you (especially if you disagree!) https://lnkd.in/gXWaDZ9e

📢 The Future of Nuclear Energy is Being Written at the State Level! ⚡ Last year was historic for nuclear energy policy in the U.S., with states stepping up like never before: ✅ 20 states took action to support nuclear energy. ✅ Over 100 bills introduced to advance nuclear initiatives. ✅ Tennessee and Virginia allocated millions in funding for nuclear development. ✅ Michigan and Minnesota explicitly included nuclear in their clean energy standards. State legislatures are driving progress by: Repealing moratoriums—only 10 remain across the U.S. Recognizing nuclear as clean energy in state strategies. Convening task forces, working groups, and commissions to explore nuclear technologies. Offering financial incentives to attract nuclear innovation. With policy moving faster at the state level than on Capitol Hill, it's inspiring to see this momentum for nuclear energy—a critical technology for a clean and sustainable future. 🌍 Let’s celebrate this progress and keep the momentum going! 💬 What do you think is the next big step for nuclear policy? #NuclearEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyPolicy #Innovation #Sustainability #ClimateAction

Been musing about early steps Texas could take to help jumpstart Advance Nuclear in Texas. If we want to see Texas become a real player, we need to get in the game. Now. Don't wait. Bringing the Texas supply base up to speed on how they can supply nuclear is no small task. The nuclear specific training and experience requirements to do this work is substantial. The commercial nuclear industry resource base has been sized to the operating reactor fleet and is not ready to support the demands of a massive wave of new builds. So Texas will need to grow their own. BUT, in collaboration with the current nuclear industry so both segments gain talent and experience. Collaboration is the only success path. Some early musings attached. Lots of ways to approach, this is but one. No idea where this goes. Just putting it out there. #OurFutureIsElectric #OFIE

HOLTECH BRITAIN HAS SET A NEW RECORD FOR EXPEDITIOUS REGULATORY APPROVAL FOR SMALL MODULAR REACTOR (SMR) IN THE UNITED KINGDOM Holtec Britain, a wholly owned subsidiary of Holtec International (USA), has set a new record for expeditious regulatory approval by completing the first part of the UK Generic Design Assessment process (GDA) for its SMR-300 nuclear reactor in a mere 10 months. This regulatory assessment confirmed that Holtec Britain is a capable and competent nuclear organisation fully qualified and resourced to deliver major nuclear power projects in the United Kingdom. Holtec’s SMR-300 is a 300 MWe small modular reactor that is ideally suited for distributed generation, which reduces dependence on heavy inter-regional transmission of electrical power thus improving the resilience and security of the power grid. Holtech PWR technology is based on PWR (Pressurized Water Reactor) with which Great Britain is well versed in its civilian as well as naval nuclear program.

U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Collaboration: A Step Forward The announcement by U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan about removing barriers to U.S.-India civil nuclear cooperation is an exciting development. This is a key step in strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations and fostering collaboration in civil nuclear energy. Here’s what this initiative aims to achieve: 🔹 Stronger Ties: Deepening the U.S.-India relationship through energy collaboration. 🔹 Breaking Barriers: Addressing regulatory challenges that have held back joint nuclear projects. 🔹 Fulfilling the 2007 Vision: Unlocking the potential of the civil nuclear deal, giving India access to advanced U.S. nuclear technology. This progress highlights the importance of sustainable energy partnerships in shaping a better global future. I’d love to hear your thoughts—what do you think about this milestone? Let’s discuss in the comments! #USIndiaPartnership #NuclearEnergy #GlobalCollaboration #EnergyInnovation

⚛️ UK Nuclear: Your Weekly Roundup 🇬🇧 In my role, I get to stay on top of all things nuclear in the UK, and this week has been a whirlwind! To keep you in the loop, here are my top five updates for the week (and it'll take you just 20 seconds to read... 👀). 💫 SMR Progress: Great British Nuclear received submissions for the initial tender process for their Small Modular Reactor programme, paving the way for a new generation of clean energy in the UK. 💫 International Collaboration: For the first time Australian nuclear engineers will be joining the Royal Navy's new attack submarines, fostering stronger ties. 🇦🇺🇬🇧 💫 Public Input on Sizewell C: The Environment Agency is seeking feedback on permits for construction. 💫 Hinkley Point C Update: Check out EDF (UK)'s new video showcasing the latest developments at the Somerset site 🤯. 💫 Clean Power Leadership: Post election - climate expert Chris Stark will lead the government's clean power mission by 2030, with an aim to boost the UK civil nuclear industry⚡️. #Nuclear #NetZero #DestinationNuclear

It’s a shame the plans for nuclear in Australia that are out at the moment are so flimsy and improbable. If the nuclear renaissance around the world continues (starts?), Australia could benefit from improved nuclear technology and a revitalized global nuclear industry. Realistically we probably wouldn’t see any nuclear in Australia until the 2040s when the current fleet of coal power stations is well and truly retired and the current buildout of new transmission is complete. But we should start work on the legislative and regulatory reform to enable nuclear now, our system planners should be allowed to consider nuclear (with realistic estimates of development timelines and cost), and we should be watching developments in other countries with keen interest.