Giorgio Locatelli joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Giorgio Locatelli recounts his journey from Italy to the United States to learn about nuclear energy and how it became his career focus 2) How economic climate and project funding choices affect the global development of nuclear reactors 3) A look at the feasibility of nuclear reactor design and construction, both small and large 4) Giorgio provides a summary of the UK’s investigation into SMR financing methods and how regulations affect cost Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Julia Pyke joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Restarting the UK’s nuclear industry with Sizewell C 2) Copying the Hinkley design to save time and money and strengthen the UK’s supply chain 3) Turning to private capital and the regulated asset based model to finance Sizewell C 4) Incorporating “no regret” changes for Sizewell C to become a potential energy center Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Alice Cunha da Silva joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Alice Cunha da Silva explains how a degree in computer science led her all over the world to discover her passion for nuclear engineering and how she shares that passion with her community 2) How Brazil runs its nuclear industry a little differently, from its focus on communication strategies to its operational structures 3) Alice shares her perspective on growth and challenges in Brazil’s nuclear industry 4) An inside look into the engaging discussions and participation at the International Nuclear Atlantic Conference Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Claudio Almeida joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Claudio Almeida reflects on his international nuclear education and how it prepared him for a design review of Brazil’s first nuclear plant, Angra 1 2) How technical issues in Soviet-designed nuclear power plants were identified, analyzed, and corrected to improve plant performance 3) Claudio explains how Chernobyl changed the international nuclear industry and how safety missions were conducted at VVER and RBMK sites 4) A look at new nuclear organizations developed after Chernobyl and the current state of Brazil’s nuclear climate Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Celso Cunha joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Celso Cunha recounts his career working with Brazilian governments and private companies and how it led to his leadership at ABDAN 2) Celso explains the role of ABDAN in Brazil’s nuclear space and how it connects with the industry side of nuclear activities 3) An inside look at how Brazil is driving innovation in the regulation, development, and financing of nuclear around the country Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Carlos Freire Moreira joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Carlos Freire Moreira reflects on his time in the Brazilian Navy and how the civilian industry adapted Naval technology in the energy sector 2) Carlos gives an in depth look at INB’s goals of developing all levels of the uranium fuel cycle 3) How different applications for uranium and the state of other energy resources all lead back towards more nuclear energy 4) Carlos reviews current work within Brazil on how to focus regulations and diversify the country Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Leonam Guimarães joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Leonam Guimarães reflects on his career in the Brazilian Navy Nuclear program 2) The history of Brazil’s civilian nuclear sector and plans for future development 3) Leonam addresses challenges of changing technologies and how innovation can pave the way to success 4) How hydroelectricity and nuclear energy can be used together to balance Brazil’s electrical system Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Marcel Biato joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Marcel Biato explains how a career in diplomacy prepared him for work in the nuclear industry and the unique challenges that come with it 2) How Brazil is opening up the previously State-run nuclear industry to private companies and the history between Argentina and Brazil’s nuclear programs 3) Marcel shares the current state of Brazil’s Naval nuclear propulsion system and how new nuclear technology can provide base load power across the country 4) Why small modular reactors are attractive to Brazil and how the country is focusing on making the technology accessible Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Bianca Carpinelli joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Becoming the Undersecretariat of Nuclear Energy after studying the Hualong One reactor import 2) The three areas of the nuclear sector and how more communication is needed to push the industry forward 3) Argentina’s nuclear power reactors and SMR prototype development 4) How SMRs meet the demand for lower costs, shorter construction time and clean energy Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Kalev Kallemets joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Kalev Kallemets provides an inside look at Estonia’s political climate and how the country aims to tackle energy challenges 2) How the Baltic States share energy infrastructure and how that impacts power generation planning and development 3) Why the energy markets are changing across Europe and how it impacts power reliability 4) Kalev defends molten salt reactor technology and explains how deployment of SMRs in Europe will change the energy landscape Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.