Decouple
How to Fuel a Tripling of Nuclear Energy
Dec 12, 2023
Titans of the nuclear fuel cycle discuss scaling up Uranium mining and fuel manufacturing in the context of tripling nuclear energy. They highlight the dependency on Russia for enrichment services and the urgency of achieving fuel independence. The advantages of Triso fuel are explored, as well as the challenges faced by Halo in the nuclear energy industry. The development of Triso X facility and geopolitical implications of the gas cut off in Europe are also discussed.
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- Increasing uranium mining and securing long-term contracts are crucial to meet the goal of tripling nuclear energy by 2050.
- Diversification of the halo and enrichment market, along with government investment, is necessary to ensure energy security and support the expansion of enrichment facilities.
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Scaling up uranium mining
The panel discusses the challenge of scaling up uranium mining to meet the goal of tripling nuclear energy by 2050. They highlight the need for increased production of uranium and the importance of securing long-term contracts to support mining efforts. Despite past struggles with oversupply, the panelists express confidence that the industry can handle the increased demand and emphasize the role of cautious planning and collaboration with customers in the uranium mining sector.
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