Speaker
Dr
Luminita Grancea
(OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA))
Description
In recent years, nuclear power continued to supply significant amounts of low-carbon baseload electricity, despite strong competition from low-cost fossil fuels and subsidised renewable energy sources. However, there is ongoing debate on the role that nuclear energy will play in meeting future energy requirements. Key factors that will influence future nuclear energy capacity include projected electricity demand, public acceptance of nuclear energy and proposed waste management strategies, as well as the economic competitiveness of nuclear power plants. Concerns about the extent to which nuclear energy is seen to be beneficial in meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets could contribute to even greater projected growth in uranium demand.
Key issues in terms of nuclear market developments will be discussed in this presentation and how they could impact the broader nuclear and uranium industry.
| Country or International Organization | OECD Nuclear Energy Agency |
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Primary author
Dr
Luminita Grancea
(OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA))
