Key Developments In Nuclear For 2022

The nuclear energy sector has entered into 2022 high on political agenda, as policymakers attempt to calibrate the sector's role in the race to net zero. While policymakers and experts largely recognise the sector's potential in facilitating a carbon-neutral future, public support for nuclear projects is more ambiguous, largely due to concerns relating to the safety of nuclear plants and the disposal of nuclear waste. Nonetheless, the sector has entered 2022 with significant momentum, as December and January have seen a number of important developments for the nuclear sector within the EU and UK. In this article, we will outline three key recent developments in the nuclear sector.