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Nuclear Energy
Powering people's lives

We are the voice of the UK's civil nuclear industry

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Why Wylfa is the biggest prize in Welsh history

NIA's Iolo James assesses why new nuclear at Wylfa is Wales's greatest opportunity.

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Jobs Map 2024
Nuclear jobs hit record high

Over 87,000 people currently work in the civil nuclear sector in the UK

Delivering Value report

The economic
impact of UK nuclear

NIA and Oxford Economics report into the economic contribution of the UK civil nuclear industry

65 years of clean energy

Clean, reliable power.
Good jobs.
Green future.

What is nuclear energy?

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Net Zero Needs Nuclear

Nuclear is our only source of clean energy available 24/7. We can’t reach our climate goals without it.

Most reliable

Nuclear has saved the UK more carbon emissions than any other power source – 2.3 billion tonnes

Nuclear is 24/7 >
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Most powerful

One nuclear fuel pellet the size of a thumbnail can power an electric car for 20,000 miles

Nuclear is efficient >
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Most sustainable

Nuclear power produces less CO2 emissions over its lifecycle than any other electricity source

Nuclear is low carbon >
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The Hub. Today

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Your source for news, events and updates in the UK nuclear industry

News / 6th December 2024

First nuclear reactor for a generation is fitted to British power station

News / 6th December 2024

Urenco’s UK site boosts economic growth, skills and communities, report finds

News / 5th December 2024

NTS awarded multi-million funding to develop transport capability

Publications / 5th December 2024

Industry Link: Winter 2024

Press Release / 4th December 2024

NIA welcomes lifetime extensions to nuclear fleet

News / 3rd December 2024

Engineering Magazine: Nuclear Technology Special Edition

News / 2nd December 2024

ISEC strengthens its position with the acquisition of DEKRA Visatec

Press Release / 2nd December 2024

NIA reaction to Tony Blair Institute “Revitalising Nuclear” report

News / 29th November 2024

Midlands Regional Hub for Nuclear Skills Officially Launched

News / 27th November 2024

NDA opens new specialised cyber facility

Briefs & Consultations / 26th November 2024

NIA Response to the ‘Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy’ consultation

News / 21st November 2024

Holtec signs expanded formal cooperation pact with Sheffield Forgemasters

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Why Join the NIA?

The Nuclear Industry Association
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I truly believe the first step to success for an organisation in the UK civil nuclear industry is to join the NIA.

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