The current context in France is drawing attention of countries within the EU. France is indeed at a turning point for its nuclear industry. The lecture will give a status of general nuclear policy in France including the nuclear ecosystem, from EPR2 to the on-going “Grand Carénage”, passing by spent fuel and waste management, Gen ... Read more
This virtual evening lecture will be given by Sven Van den Berghe, Chief Executive Officer of Pantera, a joint-venture between SCK CEN and IBA. https://www.sckcen.be/en/news/iba-and-sck-cen-launch-pantera The potential of actinium-225 Actinium-225 possesses the resounding potential to treat cancers more effectively. Initial results show that the theranostic radioisotope completely eliminates cancer cells, rather than just inhibiting tumour ... Read more
2.13.0.0 The lecture will focus on Deep Geological Repositories for radioactive waste in Switzerland, touching aspects such as site selection, current and upcoming steps. It will describe the Swiss approach for site selection for deep geological repositories for radioactive waste and the siting decision that was taken last year as well as the reactions. ... Read more
On the 25th of January 2023 in Oxford, UK, the UK Atomic Energy Authority (‘UKAEA’) and First Light Fusion (‘First Light’) have signed an agreement for the design and construction of a new purpose-built facility to house First Light’s Machine 4 at UKAEA’s Culham Campus in Oxfordshire. Like NIF in the US, First Light is pursuing ... Read more
The presentation covers three main topics related to the Radioactive Waste Management in Belgium: Introduction to ONDRAF/NIRAS, which is responsible for the safe radioactive waste management in Belgium Generic overview of the Radioactive Waste Management in Belgium Focus on the surface disposal of low and medium-level short-lived waste which is being built in Dessel. Two ... Read more
>>>> The photos taken during the event are available here <<<< ( https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rf1Gqyo2xhcJmmVDRWhsHZ5sx9uigWdP?usp=sharing ) 2.13.0.02.13.0.0 To reward young people that entered the fascinating world of nuclear science, the BNS – with the help of its Young Generation, the Belgian Nuclear Research Center SCK CEN and the Belgian Agency for Radioactive Waste and Enriched Fissile Materials ... Read more
Currently the Belgian government and ENGIE are in the final stages of signing the contract making it possible for Doel 4 and Tihange 3 to produce electricity for 10 more years. The stakes are high and the challenges are huge on many fronts. During this evening lecture, the lecturer will give insights on how we ... Read more
Mr Charlez will present his book entitled “The ten commandments of energy transition”. In his book, he explains how we can optimize the energy consumption by technological innovation, and also by rationally adapting our behaviours. A carbon-free society will mainly rely on the replacement of thermal equipment with electrical equipment, which will result in doubling ... Read more
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The Joint OECD-NEA / IAEA Uranium Group (UG) is a forum for the exchange of information, analysis, and guidance on the uranium market and its role and relationship with respect to the global nuclear fuel cycle. The UG conducts a biennial survey of world uranium exploration, resources, production and demand, commonly known as the ‘Red ... Read more
