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Materials in Nuclear Energy Systems (MiNES 2023)
December 10–14, 2023
New Orleans, LA|New Orleans Marriott
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The spirit of international cooperation
Ken Petersenpresident@ans.org
This September, I was fortunate to be in Vienna as a delegate to the 67th International Atomic Energy Agency’s General Conference. I will admit, it was strange at first to be in another country while listening to the U.S. Departments of State, Energy, and Commerce all discuss the positive aspects of nuclear and its international influence, but it was a great experience, especially hearing firsthand the enthusiasm of the secretary of energy.
Delegations from Ghana and the Philippines provided an excellent perspective from countries new to nuclear and embracing it. The Philippines’ representative spoke of the many islands that currently depend on diesel generators to provide power, and the need to replace them. A microreactor would be able to replace the generators and provide clean energy for decades. He also talked about how his country had to ship raw metal ore to China for smelting, and how a larger nuclear plant provides the power to smelt their own ore, improving their market. The Ghanian delegation spoke of their interest in nuclear power and small modular reactor technology and how they believe SMRs will provide their industries with safe, reliable power.
September 22, 2023|9:00–10:00AM (10:00–11:00AM EDT)
Available to All Users
American Nuclear Society Executive Director/CEO Craig Piercy sat down with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair Christopher T. Hanson for an exclusive one-on-one interview at NRC Headquarters on September 18, 2023. This in-depth conversation covered a wide range of topics, including advanced reactor licensing, regulatory delays, legal requirements, Part 53, safety, workforce challenges, leadership, and more.
The interview is available exclusively to ANS members to watch this week before it will be released to the public.
