NEI to help regenerate Romania’s nuclear sector

Romanian numerals: According to Romatom, nuclear energy accounts for 18 percent of Romania’s domestic electricity production and 33 percent of the country’s clean energy output. The sector provides 11,000 jobs, a number that could increase to 19,000 with the development of new nuclear projects.

Quotes: “This memorandum of understanding, together with the recent intergovernmental agreement between the United States and Romania, demonstrates the importance of international cooperation to reduce carbon emissions and promote energy security,” Korsnick said. “The U.S. nuclear field has an unparalleled history of industrial partnerships and wants to be Romania’s partner, given that Romania is revitalizing its nuclear energy infrastructure. Together with Romatom, NEI wants to support this collaboration to promote nuclear energy as a clean energy solution and help Romania achieve its climate and energy security goals.”

Chirica said, “In accordance with Romania’s energy strategy and the National Integrated Plan for Energy and Climate Change, nuclear energy plays an essential role in all scenarios, capitalizing on the operational experience of Units 1 and 2 of the Cernavoda plant. The memorandum signed today with our American partners strengthens the nuclear capabilities of both parties and creates opportunities for the successful implementation of Romania's projects, such as the Cernavoda Units 3 and 4, the refurbishment of Unit 1, and other future projects, such as small modular reactors.”