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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 9–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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IAEA again raises global nuclear power projections
Noting recent momentum behind nuclear power, the International Atomic Energy Agency has revised up its projections for the expansion of nuclear power, estimating that global nuclear operational capacity will more than double by 2050—reaching 2.6 times the 2024 level—with small modular reactors expected to play a pivotal role in this high-case scenario.
IAEA director general Rafael Mariano Grossi announced the new projections, contained in the annual report Energy, Electricity, and Nuclear Power Estimates for the Period up to 2050 at the 69th IAEA General Conference in Vienna.
In the report’s high-case scenario, nuclear electrical generating capacity is projected to increase to from 377 GW at the end of 2024 to 992 GW by 2050. In a low-case scenario, capacity rises 50 percent, compared with 2024, to 561 GW. SMRs are projected to account for 24 percent of the new capacity added in the high case and for 5 percent in the low case.
Monday, December 11, 2023|5:30–7:00PM CST
Restaurant August, 301 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Join us for an electrifying evening dedicated to forging connections and fostering collaboration in the field of nuclear materials. Whether you're a budding researcher, an enthusiastic graduate student, or an industry professional taking your first steps, our Early Career Networking Social offers a vibrant platform to exchange ideas, spark innovation, and cultivate meaningful relationships with future potential employers. Engage with fellow nuclear materials researchers, share early career insights, and unlock new possibilities for your career in this dynamic event designed to propel your career in our field forward. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ignite your professional journey in the exciting realm of nuclear materials science and engineering.
This event is limited at 75 people, so head that way right after the technical sessions!