Press releases
IEA & NEA report confirms nuclear as the most affordable dispatchable source of low-carbon electricity
Brussels, 9 December 2020: FORATOM welcomes the conclusions of the latest IEA and OECD NEA report entitled ‘Projected Costs of Generating Electricity 2020’. According to the report, nuclear remains the most dispatchable low-carbon technology with the lowest expected...
EU education & training policy must support nuclear skills
Brussels, 29 September 2020: In order to ensure that the European nuclear industry can continue to provide both vital medical diagnosis and treatment, as well as low-carbon energy, it needs people with the right skills. According to a new position paper issued by...
EU Court confirms Hinkley Point State Aid legally valid
Brussels, 23 September 2020: FORATOM welcomes the European Court of Justice’s ruling that the subsidies granted by the UK to Hinkley Point C are in line with EU rules. This ruling comes after Austria – renowned for its anti-nuclear stance – took the European...
FORATOM underlines key role of nuclear in achieving ambitious climate targets
Brussels, 16 September 2020: FORATOM welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to increase its 2030 CO2 emission reduction target to at least 55%. This is essential if the EU is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The nuclear sector stands ready to play its part...
FORATOM welcomes improvements in hydrogen categorisation
Brussels, 9 July 2020: FORATOM has taken note of the two strategies released yesterday in relation to smart sector integration and hydrogen. The Association welcomes the addition of a ‘low-carbon hydrogen’ category but its usage should not be limited to the short and...