Dr Sama Bilbao y Leon - Strengthening energy system resilience through nuclear power

In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Dr Sama Bilbao y Leon, Director-General of the World Nuclear Association, delves into how the sector is implementing the lessons learned over past decades to become more cost and energy-efficient.

She also explains why she believes nuclear power is critical to providing energy security and resilience in our energy system.

In this episode you will gain insights into:

• The nuclear projects coming online around the world, including China, UAE and Bangladesh.
• Why nuclear power is critical for decarbonising industry, heating and cooling.
• New reactor technologies and why old-school, big builds are still needed.
• How innovation, digitalisation and AI are making nuclear power plants more cost-effective and efficient.
• How the nuclear power sector is embracing circular economy.
• The Net Zero Nuclear initiative and its role in ushering in the next generation of nuclear power through supporting policy and supply chain growth.
• What the sector is doing to increase diversity, as well as attract and retain women.

This episode is brought to you in partnership with the World Energy Council leading up to the 26th World Energy Congress in Rotterdam, 22-25 April 2024.
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