Octobre 2015 / NucNet

European Industry Group Calls On EC To Plan For 100 New Reactors In 35 Years

5 Oct (NucNet) : Europe should maintain at least the current capacity of nuclear generation up to and beyond 2050, which will involve the commissioning of more than 100 nuclear reactors over the next 35 years, the Brussels-based industry group Foratom has said.

Foratom said major investments will be required in nuclear new build, lifetime extension and safety upgrades, fuel cycle operations, decommissioning and waste management.

It also called on the European Commission to provide a (…)

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