Decommissioning the past, enabling the future
A profound shift is underway in global energy strategy, driven not only by climate imperatives but also by growing concerns over long‑term energy security. Many countries and industrial actors are now accelerating plans for new and long-term nuclear capacity. If this momentum continues, nuclear energy is set to gain a renewed and more central role in the decades ahead.
In this evolving landscape, the ability to successfully deliver decommissioning projects and to implement cost‑effective, robust solutions for safely completing the nuclear facility life cycle, has become a critical priority. Achieving this requires risk‑informed, proportionate approaches supported by innovative technologies capable of ensuring the highest levels of safety and the reliable execution of complex operations.
Waste management strategies must increasingly integrate recycling and circular‑economy principles, with the dual objective of minimising final disposal volumes and maximising value recovery. At the same time, strict control of schedules, costs, and overall economic performance is essential to maintain the credibility, affordability, and long‑term sustainability of decommissioning programmes.
In this context, this Sfen International Conference offers a unique platform to explore these challenges , to showcase breakthrough solutions, and to share best practices from around the world, shaping the future of nuclear decommissioning together.
