Nuclear Industry Association

The Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce report 'could be a watershed moment for the nuclear industry' ⚛️   ✍ In his latest blogpost Nuclear Industry Association CEO Tom Greatrex says the report "is a challenge to all of us in the sector, government, industry and regulators, to look up from the weeds and see our work through the lens of the huge strategic objectives that the country needs to see delivered: lower energy prices, economic competitiveness, and environmental sustainability."   Read Tom’s full blog here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e7Qh4C34   #nuclear #industry #regulation

In Morecambe, Lancashire, just a stone’s throw from Heysham nuclear power station, the Trade Unionists for Safe Nuclear Energy (TUSNE) held its final plenary of the year. Over two productive days, trade union representatives from GMB, Unite the Union and Prospect union, representing nuclear sites and supply chain workers across the UK, came together to discuss progress in the civil nuclear sector. ⚛️ Topics covered included: 🔹 The priorities and key issues facing workers from each union 🔹Nuclear development in Wales, including Great British Energy - Nuclear's deployment of Rolls-Royce SMRs at Wylfa 🔹Prospects for new nuclear in Scotland as Torness is scheduled to go offline in coming years 🔹The status of a UK geological disposal facility 🔹Deployment of new nuclear technologies including AMRs, SMRs and fusion We were also pleased to welcome speakers Lizzi Collinge MP and Leon Flexman from X-energy. Lizzi provided a candid update on her work advocating for a new Heysham nuclear plant in Parliament, highlighting the need to update regulation to attract investment while protecting workers. Leon shared X-energy’s UK plans, including the recent Hartlepool development in partnership with Centrica. It was fantastic to host trade union representatives in Morecambe and we look forward to ensuring the government continues to deliver for the 98,000+ workers in the UK’s civil nuclear sector. 👷 #Nuclear #NuclearEnergy

⚛️ Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce publishes its final report to support new nuclear development ⚛️ Today, the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce has published its final report after being established by the Keir Starmer , the Prime Minister, to examine how nuclear regulation could be updated to support new nuclear development. The Taskforce highlights that the UK’s overly complex regulatory system has contributed to a “relative decline” in the country’s ability to deliver nuclear projects on time and at lower cost. Its report sets out 47 recommendations for government to accelerate delivery, reduce costs and strengthen safety. The recommendations cover key areas including simplification, risk management and proportionality, environmental assessment and permitting, the planning system, culture, capacity capability and innovation and international harmonisation. The APPG has welcomed the report and is pleased to see that it reflects several of the topics discussed with John Fingleton CBE, who leads the Taskforce, during our meeting in October. Charlotte Nichols MP, Labour Co-Chair of the APPG, also warmly welcomes the report in the quote below. ⬇️ The full report and further information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eaBgpQ3y

🚨 Join us today from 12:30 - 13:00 (GMT) for our new webinar - Launchpad for Industry: Bringing Non-Space Solutions to Space 🚀 Hosted by Dr. Abbasi Gandhi, TWI’s Business Development Executive – Space Sector, it will introduce the ESA Technology Broker programme and explain how UK companies can access European Space Agency support to transfer innovative terrestrial nuclear technologies into commercial and institutional space applications. Whether your organisation is exploring space for the first time or already supplying advanced technology into demanding environments, this session will help you understand routes into the expanding global space market. 🌍 Get your webinar joining link here: https://lnkd.in/eDBxNaku #nuclear #industry #energy #space #advancedtechnology

🚨 We welcome today's publication of the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce report and urge the adoption of its recommendations as soon as possible. Nuclear Industry Association CEO Tom Greatrex says the report presents an "unprecedented opportunity to make nuclear regulation more coherent, transparent and efficient, in turn making projects faster and less expensive to deliver." Read our full response ⏩ https://lnkd.in/e6pZe5jw Full report ⏩ https://lnkd.in/e-SaDF6z #nuclear #industry #regulation

At #Nuclear2025, don’t miss the UK-US nuclear partnerships fireside chat between Maria Korsnick and our very own Tom Greatrex.     Since 2017, Maria Korsnick has led the Nuclear Energy Institute as President and CEO, driving awareness of nuclear’s economic and environmental benefits among key stakeholders and serving on several industry boards.    As part of her duty to NEI’s members, Maria serves as a:  ⚡ Member of the boards of directors of the U.S. Energy Association and the Foundation for Nuclear Studies  ⚡ Trustee of the Nuclear Power Labor Management Cooperation Committee Trust  ⚡ Vice chair of the University of Maryland Department of Mechanical Engineering External Advisory Committee  ⚡ Member of the Purdue University School of Nuclear Engineering Advisory Board    👉 At Nuclear 2025, Maria and Tom will explore the recent UK-US nuclear deal and assess the future of Atlantic collaboration, from policy alignment and industrial partnerships to workforce, innovation, and global leadership.     With both countries accelerating new nuclear deployment, don’t miss our flagship event, Nuclear 2025. Book your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/e5sVZjaz    #Nuclear2025 #nuclear #energy #industry #USUKPartnership 

The Nuclear Industry Association and Nuclear Institute’s Annual Dinner is back on Thursday, 4 December 2025!⚛️🤝 As the premier event for the UK’s nuclear industry, the Annual Dinner brings together key figures from the nuclear sector, political landscape, and academia. In 2025, back by popular demand, we will have our After Dinner Celebration following on from the dinner. 📅 Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025 📍 Venue: Grosvenor House Hotel, London For the Dinner booklet and other details you’ll need, please scan the QR code below or visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9Wz6VGG #nuclear #energy #industry

We hosted our final business group of 2025 – Fusion Group – at MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry today 🌟    It marked the end of an era as Matthew Gallimore – group chair for five years – is stepping down. On behalf of the NIA and the Fusion Group, we extend our gratitude to Matt for his dedicated service, commitment, and leadership.    Stepping into his role is current Deputy Steve Lawler. We have no doubt he’ll bring enthusiasm and leadership to guide the group forward into a new era.    This means we’ll soon be opening submissions for a new Deputy Chair. Keep an eye out on Monday 24 November! 👀     We kicked off a packed agenda with a welcome from Liam Hill at MTC, followed by Steve Lawler’s update on what’s happened in the world of fusion since the last meeting.    Kyoto Fusioneering, Fusion Industry Association, Frazer-Nash Consultancy, and Prof (Hon) Dr. Mini Chakravarthini Rai, Director of ORBIT RISE LTD, took us to space and implored us to consider robotic space technologies for fusion, and vice versa. 🚀     Our members Astral Systems, UKAEA, C3 Communications, Amentum also contributed and UKIFS shared an update on the STEP programme. We rounded off the day with a couple of taster presentations from members Ki Consultancy ltd and Quod.    Thank you to our hosts, MTC, and our fantastic speakers. It was great to end our year of business groups by celebrating the projects driving the fusion sector into 2026 and beyond.     #fusion #nuclear #energy #industry

📣 We're delighted to introduce the Nuclear Industry Association’s new Board.    Under the Chairmanship of Lord Iain McNicol, the Board will help guide the strategic direction and operations of the NIA, supporting Chief Executive Tom Greatrex and the staff team.    NIA Board Members  🔹 Kaa Holmes - Communications and Brand Director, EDF  🔹 Steve Browning - Managing Director, TÜV SÜD Nuclear Technologies  🔹 Nigel Houlton - Senior Nuclear Leader  🔹 Dominic Kieran - Global Managing Director, Cameco Corporation 🔹 Ciara Middlehurst - Co-CEO, Nuclear Transport Solutions   🔹 Sue Ferns - Senior Deputy General Secretary, Prospect union 🔹 Lindsay Roche - Business Development Director, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure    The new Board includes three members who served for a year on the outgoing Board, and four new members. Together, they bring decades of leadership and technical expertise, strengthening the NIA’s mission to support the UK nuclear industry’s growth at a pivotal time for the industry.    Check out our full announcement here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eYp28UJf     #NuclearIndustryAssociation #NIA #nuclear #energy #industry