It is clear nuclear energy is experiencing global resurgence, as countries look to meet growing demand with a reliable source that helps provide energy security and meet climate targets. And interest in the sector is not limited to those countries which already have nuclear.
A host of new countries are investigating building nuclear plants for the first time, partly due to the emergence of smaller reactor concepts which are more affordable and more flexible than traditional GW units. With many countries now targeting significant growth in nuclear capacity between now and 2050, there is new interest in every stage of the nuclear fuel cycle—from uranium mining to spent fuel management—creating both opportunities and challenges for the nuclear energy sector.
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