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LEADING INDUSTRY SPEAKERS CONFIRMED FOR OPENING KEYNOTE SESSION

The two speakers for the opening keynote session at POWER-GEN Europe, Renewable Energy World Europe and Nuclear Power Europe have now been confirmed, and are as follows:

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SERVING THE NUCLEAR SECTOR

Now in its third year, Nuclear Power Europe offers a comprehensive conference and exhibition for the European nuclear power industry.

Over three days, Nuclear Power Europe will include an insightful and thought provoking conference covering strategic and technical topics chosen and presented by industry practitioners themselves. The conference will look at the benefits of nuclear power within a balanced energy mix.

A key element of Nuclear Power Europe will be to bridge the gap between the past, present  and future of nuclear energy in Europe. With focus on the effects of Fukushima on the nuclear power market and the lessons that can be learned, nuclear power plant safety and emergency planning will high on the agenda. The existing fleet of nuclear power stations will also be at the forefront of proceedings: maintenance, upgrading and life extension opportunities across Europe, as well as decommissioning, waste and other legacy issues will be discussed in detail..

Co-located with POWER-GEN Europe, the continent’s largest event for the electricity and power technology sector, and Renewable Energy World Europe, Nuclear Power Europe offers a dedicated trade show floor, with numerous exhibiting companies displaying state-of-the-art technology, services, software and hardware.

The 2011 event in Milan attracted nearly 15,000 visitors from 89 countries. This  provides the perfect opportunity to network with fellow industry professionals - strengthen existing business partnerships and create profitable new leads.

Nuclear Power Europe panel discusses the impact of Fukushima on the nuclear industry

Leading industry figures come together to look to the future

Fiera Milano City, Milan, 7^th June, 2011 – Nuclear Power Europe, co-located with POWER-GEN Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe, today hosted a panel discussion on investment in nuclear power after Fukushima.  The panel was one of the first opportunities the industry has had to come together to debate its position and outlook in light of the Fukushima Daiichi power plant incident in Japan.  It was moderated by Steve Kidd of the World Nuclear Association and tackled head on the challenges the industry now faces in light of recent events. 

Opinion was split between the eight panellists on what direction investment in the future of nuclear power should take. Professor Stephen Thomas of the University of Greenwich believes that it is far too early to predict the impact Fukushima will have on the nuclear industry, but felt that investment into the nuclear renaissance was failing before the Fukushima incident occurred. Conversely, Alessandro Clerici, of ABB Italia drew upon the shut down of Nuclear plants in Italy following Fukushima, stating that extreme political and public reactions have resulted in Fukushima having a more disastrous impact on the nuclear industry than Chernobyl incurred 25 years ago. 

Allan Baker, global head of power of European financial services giant, Société Générale added that in light of Japan’s nuclear disaster, investment in the industry has become problematic. Financing a nuclear plant is not the problem, it is uncertainty in the industry. Many governments have halted subsidies for nuclear development and this uncertainty has prompted lenders to withdraw from nuclear investment.”

Malcolm Grimston, Associate Fellow (Nuclear Policy) of Britain's world-leading international affairs think-tank Chatham House was keen to point out that the safety of nuclear power plants is underestimated. Emphasising that every nuclear power incident is a special case. If you knew it could happen you would have protected yourself against it.

The panel debate is one of the highlights of Nuclear Power Europe’s incisive and high-quality programme, which includes speakers representing a broad spectrum of interests from across the industry. The conference and exhibition provides a forum for industry participants to address the major issues surrounding nuclear power, as it looks to its future role within the energy mix.