Can nuclear fuel cycle meet future rising demand?

Can nuclear fuel cycle meet future rising demand?

World Nuclear News · 2025-04-23

In the first of a two-part special report from the World Nuclear Fuel Cycle 2025 conference held this month in Canada, Claire Maden reports on the opportunities and challenges facing players across the entire fuel sector.

There is the aim to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050, shared by many governments, businesses and financial institutions. But will there be the necessary fuel available if that goal is to be reached?

Among the issues raised were the impact of trade tariffs, transport issues and wider geopolitics. They will all have an impact on an industry which spans the globe.

This episode features contributions from:

Sama Bilbao y León, World Nuclear Association Director General
Nicolle Butcher, Ontario Power Generation President and CEO
Tim Gitzel, Cameco President and CEO
Sashi Davies, Boss Energy Ltd Strategic Advisor
Tammy Van Lambalgen, Orano Canada Inc Vice President, Chief Corporate Officer
Seitzhan Zhanybekov, Kazatomprom Managing Director, Sales
Lisa Aitken, Cameco Vice President, Marketing
Andrew Wong, RBC Capital Markets Equity Research Analyst
Anna Bryndza, UxC LLC Executive Vice President
Nikko Collida, WMC Energy Deputy Head of Nuclear Fuel
Brad Beatty, ConverDyn Commercial Manager
Steffen Asser, Axpo Power AG Senior Supply Chain Manager

Key links to find out more:
World Nuclear News
World Nuclear Fuel Cycle 2025
'Great opportunities ahead' for fuel cycle

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Episode credit: Presenter Alex Hunt. Co-produced and mixed by Pixelkisser Production

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