On 18 March 2022, a political decision has been taken in Belgium to go for long term operation of Doel 4 and Tihange 3 nuclear units for 10 years beyond 2025. At the same time a decision to allocate a multi-annual budget of 100 MEuros over 4 years starting in 2022 to initiate a SMR ... Read more
The objective is to present what is currently being done in the NPP’s , as well as to show the possible adaptation of nuclear electricity production in function of market needs, in order to integrate intermittent renewables. The objective is also to show that renewables and nuclear can live together harmoniously to produce a decarbonized ... Read more
The US, Russia and China have ongoing projects for the development of space nuclear propulsion systems. Two of these projects target in space demonstration by 2030, one concerns a nuclear ... Read more
>>>>> The photos of the award ceremony are available here ( https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ijSdUaHGodfhrTpayVB4sD-DOTzFO_TD?usp=sharing ) <<<<< To reward young people that entered the fascinating world of nuclear science, the BNS – with ... Read more
Belgium is a strong advocate, in all international organisations, of an inclusive and rules-based multilateral system. The IAEA is no exception : Belgium supports the work of the Agency, contributes ... Read more
To fulfil the expectations on nuclear as a viable option for deep decarbonization and energy security, the future systems, along with enhanced safety and clear economics, have to be able to flexibly comply with fuel cycle policies, i.e., flexible management of Plutonium and minor actinides, including the stockpiles already generated by the currently operating reactors. ... Read more
>>>> Remote meeting <<<< 2.13.0.02.13.0.0 Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT) has the potential to become a curative and less toxic alternative and/or compliment to today’s standard cancer treatment. The method, which ... Read more
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 ... 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 ... Read more
