Press releases
IPCC confirms need for low-carbon nuclear to tackle climate change
Brussels, 8 October 2018: Nuclear power is essential if the world is to keep global warming to below 1.5 degrees, according to the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Indeed, for electricity generation, the share of nuclear will need...
MIT: nuclear energy is key to achieving decarbonisation targets
Without the contribution nuclear energy provides as a dispatchable and low carbon energy source, the overall cost of achieving deep decarbonisation targets will increase significantly, according to the latest study released this week by the Massachusetts Institute of...
Nuclear experts discuss challenges and opportunities for their industry at international conference
Ottawa, 17 July 2018: More than 350 nuclear experts from across the globe are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, this week to share ideas and best practices related to management systems. Leadership, quality management, innovation and security governance are just a few of...
Positive signal for future nuclear investments in EU
Brussels, 12 July 2018: FORATOM, the voice of the European nuclear energy industry, welcomes the decision of the General Court of the European Union (EU) to dismiss Austria’s complaint, supported by Luxembourg, against the European Commission’s (EC) state aid approval...
Nuclear Long-Term Operation will help Europe meet its climate goals
Brussels, 20 June 2018: FORATOM, the voice of the European nuclear energy industry, called on the European Commission and other EU institutions to recognise and reward the long-term operation (LTO) of nuclear reactors given its role in meeting Europe’s long-term...