Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA
Mr Grossi then spoke with Minister of Energy Sebastian Burduja on a range of nuclear topics. Romania has one of the world’s top performing nuclear power plants and is making important progress on the development of small modular reactors.
The Director General said: “We are in a moment where interesting opportunities are opening in the energy market and of course Romania has a unique role to play. Your country has a very impressive capacity and impeccable safety record when it comes to nuclear power, which I believe also sustains your impetus to venture into new nuclear, in the case of small modular reactors.”
“I see nuclear being accelerated in Romania. The IAEA is with you, supporting you every step of the way.”
The Director General also met with Mihăiță Găină, President of the Nuclear and Radioactive Waste Agency (ANDR). Mr Găină highlighted the key role of the IAEA in supporting peaceful nuclear activities in Romania, including through 77 local and regional technical cooperation projects.
Romania will host next year’s ConvEx-3, a full-scale IAEA exercise designed to evaluate the implementation of international emergency response arrangements and capabilities for a severe nuclear emergency.
Mr Grossi spoke with Cantemir Ciurea-Ercău, President of the National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN) to discuss the commission’s key role and its collaboration with the IAEA for this major exercise and for nuclear regulatory activities in the country.
He said: “Romania’s National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control plays a key role in Romania’s successful nuclear program and its innovative future steps.”