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The NIA can comment on a range of nuclear sector issues affecting the industry. If you have a question please get in touch at press@niauk.org.

If you require media assistance outside of office hours, please contact Lincoln Hill on lincoln.hill@niauk.org or 07554 701 533.

You can see our latest press releases and the latest news from our member companies below.

Member News:

NRC Approves Centrus Energy’s License Amendment for HALEU Production

18 June 2021

Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE American: LEU) announced that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved the Company’s license amendment request to produce High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) at the Piketon, Ohio, facility.
Survey: Women in the Nuclear Energy Sector

17 June 2021

The Nuclear Energy Agency is running an international survey on the experience of women in the nuclear sector.
UK’s prototype fusion energy plant is one step closer to finding a home

11 June 2021

The initial list of sites being considered for the STEP plant has been published.
New independent group to help tackle ‘greenwashing’

09 June 2021

The UK’s net zero economy goal was boosted today with the appointment of a new expert group whose work will support investors, consumers and businesses to make green financial decisions.
BHR Group’s Engineering Innovation webinar series

08 June 2021

BHR Group will be sharing some of the lessons they’ve learned when developing products and processes for our customers in a series of 3 free webinars.
Addleshaw Goddard appoints new co-heads to global energy practice

08 June 2021

International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has appointed Catherine Fearnhead and David McEwing as co-heads of its global energy and utilities practice.

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Press Releases:

Grid emissions rise for second month in a row as power decarbonisation stalls across Britain

16 June 2021

Coal-burning May drives grid emissions higher in 2021 than in 2020 across Britain.
NIA supports energy sector call for Government action on net zero

10 June 2021

NIA joins eight associations pushing for action on low-carbon capacity to deliver on climate commitments.
NIA reaction to Green Technical Advisory Group launch

09 June 2021

“Nuclear must receive equal access to climate finance with other low-carbon energy sources…
NIA reaction to Dungeness B moving into defuelling phase

07 June 2021

“Dungeness B was the first of a nuclear fleet that has saved over 1.2 billion tonnes of carbon emissions, the equivalent of all UK emissions from 2018 through 2020…
NIA reaction to new jobs at Hinkley Point C and wider benefits report

25 May 2021

Reacting to revised estimates for job numbers at Hinkley Point C, and the Socio-Economic Impacts Report for the project, the Chief Executive of the Nuclear Industry Association, Tom Greatrex said…
UK’s leading zero-carbon industries call for urgent action to jumpstart grid decarbonisation

20 May 2021

With six months to go until COP26, Britain’s grid is dirtier now than it was a year ago, with heavy reliance on fossil fuels.

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On the radio

Tom Greatrex on BBC Radio 4 World Tonight 1 October 2020
Tom emphasises the need for new nuclear to help the UK achieve its net zero targets.

Tom Greatrex on BBC Radio Gloucestershire 17 September 2020
Tom talks about the significant footprint of nuclear in Gloucestershire and the South West as well as the broader benefits of nuclear power for the UK.

Tom Greatrex on BBC Radio 4 Today Programme 1 September 2020
With closure dates approaching for the UK’s nuclear fleet, Tom talks about the need for new nuclear generation to decarbonise our power supply.

Tom Greatrex on BBC Good Morning Scotland 28 August 2020
With the restart in generation at Hunterston B Tom discusses the benefits nuclear brings to a low carbon energy mix.

Blog

The NIA blogs on key issues affecting the UK’s civil nuclear industry.

Nuclear Energy Facts

With the growing threat of climate change, nuclear energy is essential to meet the UK’s future clean energy needs. Along with renewables and energy efficiency, nuclear can reduce carbon emissions.

Publications

The NIA publishes a number of publications for and about civil nuclear energy in the UK.

Myth Busting

A number of people regularly make false statements about civil nuclear in the UK and the NIA has selected some to answer here.

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@NIAUK

18 June 2021

👉 "National daytime electricity demand is forecast to double from 40 to 80 gigawatts by 2050. #Nuclear will have to provide a sizeable amount of that electrical power if we are to meet #netzero." https://t.co/Puupc53qGC

@NIAUK

18 June 2021

RT @SWNuclearHub: Hear from the @NNUF_UK Hot Robotics facility partners @BristolUniPhys @UomRobotics @RAIN_hub @UKAEAofficial and @UKNNL a…

@NIAUK

17 June 2021

RT @NI_YGN: Poor air quality from fossil fuel use causes significant harm to humans, wildlife and the environment. On #CleanAirDay we’re ce…

@NIAUK

17 June 2021

Britain is still burning #coal for its electricity 👇 Until we build more #lowcarbon capacity the UK will continue its heavy reliance on #FossilFuels @theCCCuk says 38% of our power needs by 2050 should be from firm sources like nuclear. The clock is ticking... #NetZero https://t.co/yYPYPB2fAX

Videos:

Ever thought about the economic, social and environmental impact of the UK's #nuclear industry?
The NIA organise a range of events, meetings and conferences, alongside its business groups. All provide ideal opportunities to network and access the latest industry information and future developments.
As a low-carbon energy source nuclear provides the UK with secure, reliable and always available electricity for use in homes, businesses and public services.
Highlights from the Nuclear Industry Association's inaugural, dedicated decommissioning conference held in London in June 2018.

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Member News:

NRC Approves Centrus Energy’s License Amendment for HALEU Production

Survey: Women in the Nuclear Energy Sector

UK’s prototype fusion energy plant is one step closer to finding a home

New independent group to help tackle ‘greenwashing’

BHR Group’s Engineering Innovation webinar series

Addleshaw Goddard appoints new co-heads to global energy practice

Press Releases:

Grid emissions rise for second month in a row as power decarbonisation stalls across Britain

NIA supports energy sector call for Government action on net zero

NIA reaction to Green Technical Advisory Group launch

NIA reaction to Dungeness B moving into defuelling phase

NIA reaction to new jobs at Hinkley Point C and wider benefits report

UK’s leading zero-carbon industries call for urgent action to jumpstart grid decarbonisation

On the radio

Blog

Nuclear Energy Facts

Publications

Myth Busting

@niauk

Videos:

Media Contacts

There are many ways you can get involved with the NIA and make the most of your membership to meet the right people across the industry

Attend a Business Group meeting

Update your details on the Trade Directory

Get in touch

Promote your business