15 September 2016 | Press Release
Press release UK government gives final go-ahead to Hinkley Point C On 15 September, the UK government gave its final approval to the construction of two EPR reactors at Hinkley Point C (HPC) in the south-west of England. FORATOM strongly welcomes the final go ahead...
29 July 2016 | Press Release
Press release HPC project to help reach EU’s climate & energy objectives FORATOM, the trade association representing the European nuclear industry, strongly welcomes the final investment decision taken yesterday by EDF for the construction of two EPR reactors at...
7 April 2016 | Press Release
Press release PINC: EC opens the discussion on nuclear energy trends and investments FORATOM, the voice of the European nuclear industry, takes note of the publication by the European Commission (EC) of the “Nuclear Illustrative Programme” (PINC). The EC...
22 January 2016 | Press Release
Press release FORATOM calls for EC to enhance effectiveness of investment communication process in nuclear field On 22 January 2016, FORATOM published a Position Paper in response to the European Commission (EC)’s consultation on the revision of the existing...
29 December 2015 | Press Release
Press release FORATOM General Assembly Appoints New President The FORATOM General Assembly appointed a new President on 15 December 2015. Bertrand de L’Epinois, Senior Vice President for Safety Standards at AREVA, will serve for a period of two years starting on 1...
18 December 2015 | Press Release
Press release FORATOM welcomes landmark Paris climate agreement The UN Paris Agreement, adopted at COP21 on 12 December, is a historic and pivotal decision to limit the effects of climate change. FORATOM shares the vision of the Nuclear for Climate grassroots...