At Work 2021 edition Foreword

2020 is a year unlikely to be forgotten anytime soon, for published a white paper, The need for large and small a number of reasons. All of us have been impacted by nuclear, today and tomorrow, describing how both large- the pandemic in one way or another, and we have been scale nuclear power plants and small modular reactors forced to reassess our priorities. The ongoing crisis can play a significant role in the clean energy transition. showcased just how important affordable and reliable Towards the end of 2020, the Association also began electricity is, both hallmarks of the nuclear industry. As we its preparation for COP26 in earnest, meeting with UK look ahead at the challenges of the post-COVID economic government ministers to reinforce the importance of recovery, of achieving greater climate ambitions at COP26 nuclear energy in any deep decarbonization efforts. and reaching the Sustainable Development Goals, nuclear energy is perhaps more important than ever before. The World Nuclear University became virtual in 2020 to Association will continue to devote every effort towards continue its mission to train the future leaders of the ensuring that the industry’s voice is heard loud and clear. nuclear industry. Two World Nuclear Industry Today courses were hosted, one in China and one in Brazil, The pandemic recovery has inevitably been an important with over 1400 participants. Furthermore, three Extended aspect of the Association’s work for the past year. We Leadership Development workshops were hosted, joined forces with the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency attracting more than 350 participants. to explore how nuclear energy can aid the recovery. This resulted in four briefs – jobs creation, cost-effective During the course of the year, the Association has decarbonization, financing and building resiliency with welcomed new members covering diverse sectors, from nuclear energy – highlighting the multifaceted role that operations to waste management and instrumentation. nuclear energy can and should play in helping the world Our Working Groups have remained active through to get back on its feet. In July we published Building a virtual meetings resulting in the publication of several Stronger Tomorrow: Nuclear power in the post-pandemic reports on the enduring value of nuclear energy assets, world, a white paper setting out how nuclear energy can transportation of uranium, harmonization of reactor design play a central role in post-COVID recovery efforts by and licensing, and safety classifications. boosting economic growth in the short term, whilst also supporting, in a cost-effective manner, the development of We have also continued to build and strengthen a low-carbon, resilient and affordable energy infrastructure. collaborations, be it with traditional partners such as the International Atomic Energy Agency and the OECD- Despite the pandemic, six reactors were connected to the Nuclear Energy Agency, or newfound ones, such as the grid in 2020, including two in newcomer countries – Belarus United Nations Economic Commission on Europe, the (Ostrovets-1) and the United Arab Emirates (Barakah-1) International Monetary Fund and the ASEAN Centre for – and construction started on a further six. Every reactor Energy. Our ability to extend our reach to new audiences constructed gets us closer to fulfilling our goals of global and new channels in 2020, despite difficult conditions, decarbonization and economic development. demonstrates the strength of our industry.

The Association continued to be at the forefront of nuclear In September, it was announced that Agneta Rising, conversations around the world, representing the industry Director General since 2013, would be stepping down. at events throughout the year. At the inaugural World Many of us have admired Agneta and her stalwart Nuclear Association Strategic eForum in September, efforts to further the nuclear cause for many decades. attended by some 1350 delegates, the global industry We are grateful for her service to the Association and its came together virtually to discuss pressing issues such members, and the broader nuclear industry. as how to maximize the benefits of nuclear and drive investments towards nuclear projects. Looking ahead, the Association will continue to represent the interests of the nuclear industry in the global arena, Beyond the pandemic response, the Association has ensuring that nuclear power continues to play an integral continued to engage on issues of global impact, most role now and in the future. As the global community comes notably the European Union’s Sustainable Financing together to work towards delivering on our ambitions Taxonomy, the end point of which is critical to ensure that to combat climate change and achieve sustainable nuclear energy shares the same access to affordable development, it is crucial that we stand ready to do our financing as other low-carbon energy sources. We bit in building a stronger and cleaner tomorrow, today.

Sama Bilbao y León Philippe Knoche Director General Chairman

3 Highlights

In the midst of the March June August The World Nuclear Supply Chain: November Outlook 2040 report launch event International Youth Nuclear Congress Collaboration with the OECD-NEA World Nuclear Performance UNECE workshops on challenges posed by The Association holds a virtual launch The Association participates in The Association collaborates with the Report 2020 carbon neutrality event to present its new report, which the global pandemic, the Congress in Sydney, Australia, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) on The Association releases the World The Association participates in a provides a market-oriented review of the presenting the Harmony programme and four policy briefs examining the role of Nuclear Performance Report 2020, series of workshops as part of the opportunities and challenges for nuclear the Association, with leading discussions on uranium mining. nuclear energy in aiding the economic providing details on power generation 16th Session of the Group of Experts power plants and their supply chain. the continued support recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 and construction achievements for the on Cleaner Electricity Systems on the Response to the global pandemic pandemic and Agneta Rising takes part in year 2019. theme of Pursuing Carbon Neutrality White paper: The Need for Large of its members, The Secretariat moves to remote a series of webinars presenting the briefs. to Advance the Energy Transition, and Small Reactors, Today and working, ensuring continuity of all organized by UNECE. was able to take services. The Association provides up- Expanded Summary of the Nuclear Tomorrow important steps to to-date information about the industry’s Fuel Report 2019 The Association releases a new policy Power & Electricity World Africa 2020 response to the COVID-19 pandemic paper that sets out the harmonious For the first time The Association participates in the ensure nuclear energy via a new information page and a new case for large-scale nuclear and small ever, the virtual conference and underlines the section in World Nuclear News (WNN). Association modular reactors (SMRs). is recognized as a importance of developing countries releases adopting low-carbon electricity the Expanded UNECE Expert Group on Resource uniquely clean, reliable systems to meet their increased Summary that outlines the Appeal to Australian Management demand for energy. and resilient source of main conclusions of the 19th edition of parliamentary inquiry The Association contributes to the The Nuclear Fuel Report and explains the The Association appears before session on the role of nuclear energy electricity. Here are the key issues facing the nuclear industry. The World Nuclear Industry Today a parliamentary inquiry in Victoria, resources in sustainable development, short course in Brazil key achievements for Australia, aimed at lifting the nuclear as part of the United Nations Economic WNU holds The World Nuclear Long-term operation position paper prohibition in the state. Commission for Europe (UNECE) the year. The Capacity Optimization’s Long- Energy Week 2020. Industry Today course in Brazil with the April Term Operation Task Force releases a WNU short course Association for the Development of paper entitled The Enduring Value of Nuclear Activities (ABDAN). Working Group meetings The World Nuclear Industry Today course IAEA’s Scientific Forum January Nuclear Energy Assets, which describes All Working Group meetings are held takes place virtually in collaboration with Agneta Rising participates in the IAEA's Working Group meetings the benefits of long-term operation of virtually due to the pandemic. Tsinghua University and gathers 1200 Scientific Forum 2020 and discusses nuclear power plants, and the main 185 participants from 82 organizations participants, the highest number ever the role of innovation in the nuclear December considerations that need to be taken attend Working Group meetings in Response to the European recorded for the course. industry. EU Sustainable Financing London to discuss activities and Commission’s 2030 Target Plan into account to ensure the longevity of nuclear operations in the years ahead. Taxonomy meeting publications for the year ahead. The Association submits a response In collaboration with FORATOM, the to the public consultation, highlighting October Association holds a virtual meeting that nuclear energy’s role in ensuring that September presents a brief on the status and global emission reduction targets are achieved July Strategic eForum 2020 Sama Bilbao y León is appointed implications of the European Union's (EU) in a responsible and sustainable fashion. 1352 live participants join the World Director General White paper on nuclear's contribution Sustainable Finance Taxonomy, and Nuclear Association Strategic eForum Agneta Rising hands over the reins of to the post-pandemic world ways in which the international nuclear 2020, a series of high-level panel World Nuclear Association to Sama The Association releases a paper entitled community can get involved. May Building a stronger tomorrow: Nuclear discussions focused on strengthening the Bilbao y León. nuclear industry, leading communication Association Board power in the post-pandemic world, UNECE Meeting of the Parties to on key matters and bringing nuclear to Philippe Knoche, Chief Executive Officer, discussing the role of nuclear energy in the the Espoo Convention Launch of Nuclear Essentials post-COVID-19 environment and calling the forefront in economic recovery plans. ORANO, becomes Chairman of World The Association attends the UNECE A new website section geared to the Nuclear Association and Kirill Komarov, upon policy-makers to take proactive measures to support nuclear power. Industry Gamechangers Meeting of the Parties to the Espoo general public is launched. It discusses First Deputy Director, ROSATOM, Convention that discusses and adopts Leaders of Working Groups meet the strengths of nuclear technologies assumes the role of Vice Chairman. the draft guidance on the applicability of and addresses common myths Technical position paper on nuclear virtually for a series of mini-panels in the Convention to the lifetime extension surrounding nuclear energy. employment which they present aspects of their work WNU Leadership Development of nuclear power plants. workshop The Economics Working Group releases where reform could help the nuclear a paper on Employment in the Nuclear industry achieve more rapid growth. Director General attends SIEW 2020 World Nuclear University (WNU) holds New Nuclear Capital 2020 its first ever online Extended Leadership and Wind Electricity Generating Sectors. Sama attends the Singapore February Sama participates in the New Nuclear Development workshop. The workshop International Energy Week 2020 (SIEW) Capital 2020 virtual conference Harmony programme ‘Effective consisted of presentations from OECD-NEA webinar and provides updates on the role of discussing markets and financing Safety Paradigm’ paper leaders, an introduction to the Networks Agneta Rising presents at the OECD- nuclear energy in the post-pandemic challenges, as well as opportunities The Harmony programme paper is for Nuclear Innovation on the IAEA NEA webinar examining the theme of recovery and clean energy transition. released with the aim of shifting the focus CONNECT platform, and a networking its policy brief on Creating high-value and capital requirements for advanced in discussions about safety towards experience for the global WNU Summer jobs in the post-COVID-19 recovery with nuclear energy. consideration of genuine public wellbeing. Institute alumni network. nuclear power projects.

4 5 Representing the Global Nuclear Energy Industry

At World Nuclear Association, our mission is to promote a wider understanding of We are proud of our strong and growing global nuclear energy amongst key international stakeholders by producing authoritative network of member companies As of March 2021 information, developing common industry positions, and contributing to the energy debate. Americas | 50 members Argentina, Brazil, Canada, USA We are an international Membership is made up of 179 companies from 44 countries, covering all 179 Members aspects of the global nuclear industry, including: trade body Russia and Central Asia | 14 members • Major reactor vendors. Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan • Nuclear utility companies (responsible for 70% of the world’s nuclear energy production). • Uranium mining, conversion, enrichment and fuel fabrication companies. Asia-Pacific | 49 members Australia, Bangladesh, China mainland and Taiwan, India, Indonesia, • Nuclear engineering, construction and waste management companies, Japan, Singapore, South Korea as well as R&D organizations. 7 New members • Companies providing services to the nuclear industry in areas such as transport, law, insurance and finance. Europe | 56 members Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, We have a global As the only international industry organization with a global mandate Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, UK to promote nuclear energy and represent the companies involved in mandate to promote the worldwide industry, we are in a unique position to create a positive nuclear energy predisposition towards nuclear energy, share and advance best practices, Africa and Middle East | 10 members 44 Countries work alongside other organizations across the globe, and provide unrivalled Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates business opportunities for our members.

We represent the We provide a valuable forum and commercial meeting place for our members, who are leaders and specialists in all aspects of the nuclear nuclear industry industry. Through our Working Groups, our members shape positions on economic, safety, environmental and technical issues. Furthermore, we represent the industry and our members in key world forums that can influence the nuclear industry’s regulatory and policy environment.

We inform and The Association represents the industry at significant global energy forums, highlighting the integral role of nuclear energy in the future clean energy mix communicate on to governments and policy-makers. By providing strong messages directly to nuclear energy key decision-makers, we encourage governments to include nuclear in their energy policies.

We provide the latest and most important information about the nuclear industry. The World Nuclear Association website, with its Information Library and Reactor Database, as well as WNN, are vital resources for the industry, government, media and academia.

We educate future Our internationally recognized WNU training courses provide a stimulating, multicultural and dynamic learning experience, opening a gateway to global industry leaders networking for nuclear professionals.

We drive global Harmony is the nuclear industry’s vision for the future of electricity, with a goal of 25% of global electricity to be provided by nuclear energy before 2050. action towards the We drive global action towards reaching this goal through promotion and Harmony goal engagement with key stakeholders including policy-makers.

6 7 Building a stronger tomorrow with nuclear energy

Nuclear energy needs to play a vital role in a clean energy future. There is a window of opportunity for governments to invest in nuclear energy to address the immediate crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and to prevent future crises by dealing with bigger, chronic problems, such as climate change, air pollution and energy poverty. In 2020, the Association took important actions to deliver this message to key stakeholders, including policy-makers and the Building the future of international media through communication, outreach and collaboration with nuclear energy together international partners.

By becoming a member of World Nuclear Association, you become part of the Advocating the role of nuclear energy in the post-pandemic recovery international network that is shaping the future of nuclear energy. We provide unique business opportunities to help your company and the global nuclear Collaborating with the OECD-NEA We must work collectively to enable industry make a difference. new energy technologies to be The Association is pleased to have collaborated with “ the OECD-NEA for the first time to produce four policy brought forward and used around Main benefits Additional benefits briefs examining the role of nuclear energy in aiding the the world, for safety to remain economic recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy briefs covered the topics of: high and the public and workers assuring electric system reliability and resilience, Support the promotion of nuclear • Be represented at meetings of key international to be protected, and to support

organizations, including the IEA, International Atomic creating high-value jobs and economic development, economic growth, prosperity and energy and the industry’s vision in the Energy Agency (IAEA), OECD-NEA, UNECE, World unlocking financing for nuclear energy infrastructure, and

international arena. Energy Council, Clean Energy Ministerial, UN FCCC achieving cost-effective decarbonization of electricity improvements in the quality of life in and ASEAN Centre for Energy. systems. The policy briefs highlighted nuclear energy both OECD countries and“ emerging as a key pillar of the post-pandemic recovery. They • Be part of smart and effective contributions to national underlined that investment in nuclear energy delivers economies without sacrificing the dialogue through events and collaboration with industry Connect with industry leaders and widespread economic growth, whilst also supporting and national associations. global environment. technical experts from around the world the path towards a sustainable and environmentally and across the nuclear value chain. • Gain immediate access to the latest and most reliable responsible energy future. William Magwood, Director General, OECD-NEA nuclear information, including the Information Library and WNN. • Receive free printed copies of the biennial Nuclear Fuel Raise your company’s international profile Report, and The World Nuclear Supply Chain report. in the global nuclear market. Influence • Gain privileged access to industry reports, presentations decisions on topics of strategic importance and contact directories through our private members to nuclear sector development. website. • Receive discounted rates for our conferences and for sponsorship and exhibition opportunities. Develop and share common industry • Gain priority access to information on training and positions and best practices on courses offered by WNU. strategic issues.

Membership is open to companies from anywhere in the world, with a stake in the future of nuclear and with business across any part of the nuclear fuel cycle. If you are interested in joining, please contact: [email protected] or +44 (0)20 7451 1520.

8 9 Expanding the white paper series Contributing to the energy debate In 2020, we continued our series of white papers with the There are ‘shovel-ready’ nuclear The Association participated in several virtual events goal of explaining the many benefits of nuclear energy to discussing the role of nuclear energy in the aftermath of policy-makers to gain their support. “ projects which, with the right the COVID-19 pandemic, including: support, could provide immediate On 9 July the Association published a white paper entitled • Webinars hosted by the OECD-NEA, discussing the Building a stronger tomorrow: Nuclear power in the post- employment and create long-term, policy briefs to which the Association had contributed, and in particular, a webinar presenting the brief on pandemic world. It discusses the important role of nuclear high-value jobs. Further projects Reaching international media energy in the post-COVID-19 environment and calls upon Creating high‑value jobs in the post‑COVID‑19 recovery ensuring the long-term operation with nuclear energy projects. policy-makers to take proactive measures to support the In 2020, the Association issued 16 press releases industry. The paper highlights that in the post-pandemic of existing nuclear reactors would • A webinar hosted by the United Arab Emirates’ Federal responding to industry news and key reports. For example, world, nuclear energy can help increase economic growth benefit the economy and the Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) on the impact we promoted the OECD-NEA policy briefs, highlighting in the short term, whilst also supporting the development of the coronavirus pandemic and the nuclear sector’s nuclear power as a key pillar of post-pandemic recovery, of a low-carbon, resilient and affordable electricity environment. response to it. and reacted to the launch of the first nuclear power plants infrastructure. Furthermore, nuclear projects attract of Belarus and the United Arab Emirates. valuable domestic investment and in turn drive local and • A webinar hosted by the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) on the importance of electricity for national economic growth, providing employment and These projects can all play a crucial Reacting to the publication of the 2020 edition of the IEA's creating long-term, high-value jobs. society during the pandemic and beyond. role in the post-pandemic recovery, World Energy Outlook, former Director General Agneta • SIEW 2020, during which we emphasized the Rising commented: “Investments into nuclear energy can The Association also published The Need for Large and

and each and every one will create important role of low-carbon nuclear heat to help also play a central role in post-COVID recovery efforts by Small Reactors, Today and Tomorrow, which highlights the

decarbonize other sectors of the economy beyond boosting economic growth in the short term, whilst also complementary nature of large-scale nuclear and SMRs. considerable societal benefits, but electricity. supporting, in a cost-effective manner, the development The paper notes that large-scale nuclear reactors are the “ to ensure these are realized we must of a resilient and affordable electricity infrastructure. only proven low-carbon technology that can be deployed Investments into nuclear energy strengthen energy at the scale and within the timeframe required to meet the put mechanisms in place to value security, create long-term jobs, and can contribute to the Paris Agreement goals. There are also considerable future nuclear’s unique attributes. production of heat and hydrogen to decarbonize other opportunities for SMRs, which can complement large sectors of the economy.” reactors by opening new markets and applications for Agneta Rising, nuclear energy. Former Director General, World Nuclear Association We also welcomed the IEA/OECD-NEA’s Projected Costs of Electricity Generation 2020 report, a joint study of the levelized costs of generating electricity for a broad set of generation technologies. Upon its release, Sama said: “Investing in extending the life of the current fleet of nuclear reactors should be a no-brainer. First, it is the lowest cost electricity option, second it can make an immediate and significant contribution to job creation in the context of the post-COVID economic recovery, and • Power & Electricity World Africa 2020, in which we third – and just as important – many countries will have a highlighted the importance of developing countries hard time meeting their decarbonization targets without adopting low-carbon electricity systems to meet the the contribution of existing nuclear plants.” increased demand for energy created by population growth. The Association called upon policy-makers The Association featured extensively in the global media, to consider the many benefits of nuclear energy in including The Economic Times, Energy Central News, any energy transition plan and to enact policies to Nuclear Future, The Times of India and Reuters. For the accelerate economic recovery, achieve the United first time ever, former Director General Agneta Rising Nations Sustainable Developments goals and to took part in a live BBC News interview highlighting the important role of nuclear energy in rebuilding the global limit climate change. economy after the COVID-19 pandemic. • New Nuclear Capital 2020, where we joined discussions about markets and financing challenges, and opportunities and capital requirements for advanced nuclear energy. Sama emphasized that the long-term operation of nuclear power plants is the lowest cost option of all forms of low-carbon generation, and that the levelized cost of electricity of new nuclear plants is competitive with other energy sources, including renewables. Furthermore, she highlighted ways in which governments could incentivize investment in public-private partnerships through direct and indirect financing.

10 11 What will power our electric future? To meet the growing demand for sustainable energy, we will need nuclear energy to provide 25% of electricity before 2050 as part of a clean and reliable low-carbon mix. Achieving this means that nuclear generation must triple globally. The Harmony Programme is a global initiative of the nuclear industry that provides a framework for action, working with key stakeholders and engaging with international policy developments to remove barriers to growth.

Throughout 2020, the ongoing efforts of the Association helped to firmly place nuclear energy on the international clean energy agenda. Notably, this engagement led to new publications and the integration of nuclear energy into the broader UNECE sustainable energy activities. The Association also engaged in several policy activities to directly interact with newcomer countries and coordinated industry involvement in important international initiatives such as the EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy and the UN Espoo Convention.

The Association provides regular updates on key developments and progress towards achieving the Harmony goal through its bimonthly newsletter, Harmony Goal Tracker.

Strategic cooperation Policy monitoring, analysis and The Association continued to build cooperative launched at a nuclear workshop in collaboration with the engagement partnerships with key institutions to engage and influence UNECE Expert Group on Resource Management, as part national and global policy-makers. of the UNECE’s Energy Week 2020. In 2020, the Association built upon previous efforts to engage with policy-makers and to ensure that the views UNECE The Association worked closely with FORATOM, the of the nuclear energy industry are addressed in key international policy and financing initiatives. The Association continued its close collaboration with OECD-NEA and other key stakeholders to increase UNECE to ensure the inclusion of nuclear energy in awareness and to coordinate responses to the proposed the organization's programme on sustainable energy. additional guidance to the UNECE Convention on Australia government inquiry into nuclear energy In 2020, nuclear energy was fully integrated as part of Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary The Association made a submission to a parliamentary the UNECE Carbon Neutrality project, and King Lee Context (Espoo Convention). To support the initiative, we inquiry in Victoria, Australia, aimed at lifting the nuclear was elected as the Vice Chair of the Group of Experts attended the UNECE Meeting of the Parties to the Espoo energy and uranium prohibition in the state. King Lee Financing sustainable growth in the EU on Cleaner Electricity Systems. This work included the Convention at which the draft guidance on the applicability and Ian Hore-Lacy submitted oral evidence at a hearing, The Association has taken an active role in making the organization of a workshop on nuclear energy during of the Convention to the lifetime extension of nuclear in which they highlighted that nuclear power is distinctly international nuclear community aware of the global the 16th Session of the Group of Experts on Cleaner power plants was discussed and adopted. superior to its alternatives and is an essential low-carbon impacts of the EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy and Electricity Systems on the theme of Pursuing Carbon component that should be part of the state’s energy mix. how they can influence the process. Neutrality to Advance the Energy Transition. Furthermore, The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) the Association is supporting the development of In 2020, we contributed to the ASEAN 10th Annual Response to the European Commission’s 2030 Nuclear energy is currently not included in the Taxonomy a UNECE Nuclear Energy Brief that describes the Meeting of the Nuclear Energy Cooperation Sub- Target Plan and therefore risks being labelled as unsustainable and important role nuclear energy can play to support carbon Sector Network (NEC-SSN) at which we presented the The Association submitted a response to the public excluded from access to sustainable financing. This is a neutrality. Work also started on a UNECE project for Harmony programme to the ten ASEAN member states. consultation on the European Commission’s (EC) critical issue with major implications that go beyond the EU. the life cycle assessment of environmental and socio- We formalized the collaboration with the ASEAN Centre 2030 Target Plan by highlighting the role of nuclear economic impacts of energy sources, intended to for Energy through the signing of a Memorandum of energy in reducing carbon emissions. The Association In collaboration with FORATOM, we held a virtual compare the sustainability of nuclear energy and other Understanding (MOU) and contributions to the ASEAN is strongly in favour of the EC ambition to increase the meeting in which we presented a brief to member forms of electricity generation. Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation programme. GHG emissions reductions targets for 2030 and that any organizations summarising the ongoing development such emission reductions are done in a responsible and of the EU Taxonomy and the Association’s efforts to A new UNECE report on the Use of Nuclear Fuel International Monetary Fund (IMF) sustainable fashion. We noted that nuclear, alongside date to influence this process. The Association called Resources for Sustainable Development - Entry Pathways The Association supported the IMF in producing a working renewables, will be able to achieve the deep GHG upon all organizations to reach out to their government was published in March 2021. The public consultation paper on assessing nuclear energy as part of a new study emissions cuts that the EC has set out in the Target Plan, representatives and engage with key stakeholders of the document, which focuses on the role of nuclear on economic multipliers for investment in the development whilst also ensuring that the transition will be socially and to ensure that nuclear energy is included in the EU energy resources in sustainable development, was of clean energy and other infrastructures. economically acceptable. sustainable financing frameworks.

12 13 Key Provider of Nuclear News and Information

We provide the latest and most important information about nuclear energy to the industry, government, media and academia. Our information channels include the World Nuclear Association website with its Information Library and Reactor Database, World Nuclear News (WNN), and several social media accounts that enable us to deliver accurate information in a timely manner.

Providing authoritative and accessible information Providing key facts and Highlighting the performance of the Reporting on nuclear energy and data data on nuclear nuclear industry WNN provides comprehensive coverage of the nuclear The Information Library section of the website features over 180 detailed The Association provides key facts The World Nuclear Performance Report 2020 provides power sector in context using background information, pages covering all aspects of the nuclear industry, including current projects, and data in easy-to-read, accessible an up-to-date picture of the construction and operational expert commentary and links to relevant authoritative future prospects, technology, policy issues and country-by-country briefings. publications. performance of the civil nuclear power sector across key sources. On a daily basis WNN reports free of charge The Library is a valuable resource for policy-makers, politicians, academics metrics. The 2020 issue of the annual report features five dependable information that is easily accessible through and the general public. In 2020, five new information pages were published, Nuclear Essentials is a section on our case studies covering: the operation of reactors during its website, daily and weekly emails, as well as its social including Financing Nuclear Energy, Hydrogen Production and Uses, and website that discusses the strengths of the COVID-19 pandemic; experience of load-following media channels. The Perspectives section of the WNN Security of Nuclear Facilities and Material. The Information Library was nuclear technologies and addresses operation in France; commissioning of the first AP1000 website features opinion pieces and interviews with accessed 4.9 million times in 2020. common myths surrounding nuclear at Sanmen; and the start-up of the first nuclear reactor in industry leaders discussing key topics surrounding the energy and radiation. The educational the United Arab Emirates. nuclear industry. The Reactor Database presents the most up-to-date information about the tool addresses questions such as the global nuclear fleet, featuring country pages and a global dashboard showing potential of nuclear technologies, the the most recent construction starts and grid connections, as well as highlights disposal of nuclear waste, and the for the top performing reactors worldwide. Based on the IAEA’s Power Reactor role of nuclear energy in combating Information System (PRIS) and updated daily through our own research, climate change. the database shows the most clear and up-to-date picture of the global contribution of nuclear energy. The Pocket Guide combines useful 3m Visitors to Association website 1.1m Visitors to WNN website facts on four key topics – Nuclear Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic Power, Energy and the Environment; 4.9m Views of Information Library 39.7k Twitter followers Radiation; Nuclear Power Reactor In 2020, WNN opened a dedicated page for sharing news related to the Characteristics; and Uranium, Mine 30.8k Twitter followers 146.7k Facebook followers COVID-19 pandemic, which proved to be a well-used addition on the website. to Mill – in one handy pocket-sized In addition, we published a new information page, COVID-19 Coronavirus and document. The 2020/21 edition 18.9k Facebook followers 23.6k LinkedIn followers Nuclear Energy. is available to download on the LinkedIn followers Association’s website. 19k Information Library page views World Nuclear Association annual WNN annual follower growth 1,600,000 120,000 follower growth (2019-2020) (2019-2020)

1,400,000  Average page views per paper 100,000 1,200,000 35,000 160,000 1% 80,000 13% 1,000,000 30,000 140,000 120,000 800,000 60,000 25,000 34% 3% 100,000 600,000 20,000 40,000 80,000 400,000 15,000 Page views per section  Page 60,000 20,000 10,000 11% 200,000 Number of followers Number of followers 40,000 91% 5000 0 0 20,000 Safety and Nuclear Country Current and Non-power Facts and Economic Energy Security Fuel Cycle Profiles Future Generation Nuclear Figures Aspects and the 0 0 Applications Environment Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Facebook

14 15 Turning Strategic Vision into Action

Every year World Nuclear Association hosts events that provide a global forum and commercial meeting place for industry representatives. In 2020, the Association held several virtual events, including the World Nuclear Association Strategic eForum 2020, Working Group meetings, Industry Gamechangers event, and a launch event for the World Nuclear Supply Chain Outlook 2040 report.

Special meeting on World Nuclear Association Strategic eForum 2020 Industry Gamechangers sustainable financing webinar

The World Nuclear Association Strategic eForum 2020 In September, we held a virtual pre-event to the Strategic The Association, in collaboration with FORATOM, held was the Association’s largest virtual event of the year. eForum entitled Industry Gamechangers that consisted a virtual meeting for member organizations to inform It was held in September and consisted of three high- This is a fantastic opportunity for me to of five mini-panels. During the panels, leaders of the them about the development of the EU Sustainable

level panel discussions that focused on strengthening join the high-level panel to discuss the Association’s Working Groups presented aspects of Financing Taxonomy, share recommendations, and “ their work in areas such as reactor licensing, energy provide the necessary tools, including a brief on the

the nuclear industry, leading communication on key matters and bringing nuclear to the forefront of role of nuclear energy in the current markets and safety regulation, where new ideas could members website. The meeting provided the latest economic recovery plans. The Strategic eForum circumstances. It was an honour for“ me help the nuclear industry achieve more rapid growth. policy updates to our members and described specific attracted 1352 live participants and 6542 views on to be here today with all of you, and we The video recording of the event can be watched on the actions recommended for member organizations to YouTube (as of March 2020). Video interviews with Association’s website. help secure the inclusion of nuclear energy within the industry leaders to set the scene prior to the eForum will continue our commitment. Taxonomy legislation. are available at www.worldnuclearforum.com. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Supply chain report Director General, IAEA launch event Working Group meetings Percentage of participants by position The Association offers its members many opportunities across the three high-level panels The Association hosted a virtual launch event of its to interact and collaborate. Working Group meetings landmark report, The World Nuclear Supply Chain:

I would like to thank World Nuclear take place three times a year – in January, April and Outlook 2040 during which industry leaders discussed

Association for giving me the great September. In January 2020, 185 participants from 82 “ the market trends and opportunities for the nuclear organizations gathered in London. April and September opportunity to participate in the high-“ supply chain, including the implications associated Working Group meetings were held virtually. level panel amongst such distinguished with the commercial deployment of SMRs. The video recording is accessible on the Association’s website. speakers; it is a great pleasure. Scheduled events in 2021

Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, 13-15 April First Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy of World Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Virtual Uzbekistan and Director General of Uzatom April Working Group Meetings, Virtual June Strategic eForum key statistics World Nuclear Association Strategic eForum on Innovation in Nuclear, Virtual  40% CEOs, VPs and Directors 6-8 September Working Group Meetings, London, UK  26% Senior Managers and Advisors 8-10 September  17% Engineers and Technical Experts 1352 6542 World Nuclear Association Symposium, London, UK  8% Academics October  6% Executives and Officers World Nuclear Association Strategic eForum: The Role  3% Journalists, Writers and Editors Live participants Views on YouTube of Nuclear in Climate Change and Sustainability, Virtual

16 17 Industry Collaboration

Working Groups are forums for the Association’s members and invited observers to share leading practice, conduct analysis and develop consolidated positions on a wide range of important industry issues. Several groups act as the interface for industry at organizations that set the policy framework for nuclear power, such as the IAEA or 2020 Working Group publications the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). Harmonization of Reactor Design Evaluation and Each group is chaired by an expert from a member company Licensing: Lessons Learned from Transport

and has a Board member assigned as a mentor. Technical and World Nuclear Supply Chain: Outlook 2040 administrative support is provided by the Secretariat. Alongside the Working Groups, Advisory Groups provide guidance and Non-Linear Analysis Design Rules Part 2b: Assessment of support to the Secretariat on various strategic topics for the Non-Linear Benchmark Results nuclear industry. I&C Modernization: Current Status and Difficulties

Transport of Low-Enriched Uranium

Employment in the Nuclear and Wind Electricity Working Groups Generating Sectors

Fuel Cycle Plant Performance Cross-Cutting Comparison of Fatigue Life Analysis Methods: Comparison of Pressure Vessel Fatigue Codified Design Rules Based on S-N Approach • Fuel Report • Cooperation in Reactor • Radiological Protection • Sustainable Used Design Evaluation & • Law Licensing The Nuclear Fuel Report Expanded Summary Fuel Management • Economics • Supply Chain • Transport • Security The Enduring Value of Nuclear Energy Assets • International Network • Capacity Optimization for Safety Assurance of • Waste Management & Fuel Cycle Industries Decommissioning International Nuclear I&C and Electrical System Standards Tables with URLs • Fuel Cycle Members' Forum

Advisory Groups Stakeholders • Advisory Panel • Communication Group Industry Governments and regulators • European Nuclear Installations Safety Standards • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Initiative (ENISS) While each Working Group has its Beyond contributing to Working Groups to • International Energy Agency (IEA) own agenda, they share the following support the advancement of the industry • European Utility Requirements (EUR) for LWR • Multinational Design Evaluation Programme (MDEP) Power Plants objectives: as a whole, members find the participation • OECD-Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) • Find solutions to common industry in Working Groups very valuable to: • FORATOM issues. • Network and learn from peers. • World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) Other multilateral forums • Determine market trends in their sector. • Obtain insights on the latest • World Energy Council • Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) developments. • Encourage harmonized requirements at • World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI) • International Commission on Radiological Protection an international level. • Inform their business decisions. (ICRP) Standards developing organizations (SDOs) • Ensure that regulations enable effective • Raise their company’s profile. • International Nuclear Law Association (INLA) nuclear operations. • International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) • International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) During a normal year, groups meet in person two to three times with regular virtual • The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects meetings in between to implement decisions and monitor progress. The proceedings • Nuclear Quality Standards Association (NQSA) of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) and presentations of all meetings are made available on the members’ website. • SDO Convergence Board

18 19 Fuel Cycle Working Groups

Fuel Report Transport Chairs: James Nevling (Exelon) Chair: Kurtis Hinz (TAM International) and Alexander Boytsov (TENEX) Deputy Chair: Tony Grange (Westinghouse) Staff Director: Olga Skorlyakova Staff Director: Serge Gorlin

• Oversees production of the Association’s biennial • Discusses issues and trends relating to the shipment Nuclear Fuel Report. of front-end nuclear material. • Develops projections for future nuclear capacity out to • Confers with the insurance community to improve a 20-year horizon. options for nuclear transport. • Discusses classification of existing uranium mines, • Develops communication materials explaining how projects under development, and anticipated uranium and why we transport radioactive material. supply versus demand. • Gathers information from members regarding • Examines key factors affecting supply and demand in experience with carriers and ports. the conversion, enrichment and fuel fabrication markets. • Analyses the contribution of secondary supply to the • Discusses policies with intergovernmental agencies global nuclear fuel cycle. that could support more diverse shipping options. Sub-groups: Demand, Uranium, Conversion, Enrichment, Secondary Supply, Fabrication. Plant Performance Working Groups Sustainable Used Fuel Management CORDEL: Cooperation in Chair: Mikhail Baryshnikov (TENEX) Reactor Design Evaluation Deputy Chair: Cecile Evans (Orano) and Licensing Supply Chain Waste Management & Staff Director: Se Cheon Ki Chair: Zhou Fang (SNERDI) Chair: Laurent-Olivier Coudeyre (EDF) Decommissioning • Shapes industry positions with a view to engaging in Deputy Chairs: Franck Lignini (Framatome), Staff Director: tbc the international debate on sustainable management Chair: Mike Pieraccini (EDF) Shin-Hwan Kim (KEPCO E&C), Tom Bergman strategies for the back end of the fuel cycle. Staff Director: Alexandre de Ruvo (NuScale), Nawal Prinja (Jacobs) • Monitors and identifies trends in the market for nuclear • Acts as a forum for experts to share good practices Staff Directors: Byung-Chan Na (Director of components and services. and major developments in used fuel management. • Establishes consensus regarding a more effective CORDEL), Allan Carson, Ronan Tanguy • Communicates with international stakeholders on system of nuclear waste management and industrial developments. • Promotes cooperation with major national and decommissioning. International Network for international actors in standardization and harmonization. • Encourages the development of supportive • Promotes efficiency through the appropriate re-use mechanisms for product quality assurance and Safety Assurance of Fuel • Enables innovation for existing nuclear power plants and recycling of material, and the long-term disposal continuous performance improvement. Cycle Industries (INSAF) and new build, including SMRs and advanced of radioactive waste from nuclear sites. reactors, through streamlined regulatory frameworks. • Supports timely, consistent and cost-effective nuclear • Raises awareness through the publication of reports Chair: Marcos Luis Merino (ENUSA) power plant construction. and papers. Staff Director: Stephen Tarlton • Identifies key technical issues in nuclear mechanical codes and standards such as non-linear analysis methods • Promotes the harmonization and streamlining of export • Offers a forum for exchange of information on the and fatigue life analysis methods for convergence. controls on nuclear technology, goods and services. safety of nuclear fuel cycle facilities, such as fuel Member Perspective fabrication facilities. • Supports members in the development of new • Discusses safety regulation, design, control, training, methodologies such as system-based design codes. Long-Term Operation Alexander Bolgarov and accident/event information at fuel cycle facilities. • Reviews and compares safety requirements Task Force ROSATOM • Gives assurance to key stakeholders. interpretation and implementation in reactor designs in (part of the Capacity • Provides input to the development of global nuclear different countries for optimizing licensing processes. Optimization Working Group) safety standards. • Analyses the current state of play and challenges on In my position as Head of the Licensing and Technical central topics related to instrumentation and control Co-Chairs: Mike Baron (Global Nuclear Associates) and Regulation Department at Rusatom Overseas, I am such as safety classification, defence in depth and Abderrahim Al Mazouzi (EDF) Staff Director: Ronan Tanguy responsible for the applicable rules and regulations in diversity, and cybersecurity. Fuel Cycle Members' Forum ROSATOM’s foreign contracts, and for coordinating • Provides a voice for the industry in the revision of • Advocates the viability of long-term operation of licensing issues for nuclear facilities. Chair: Anna Bryndza (UxC) existing IAEA nuclear safety standards and the nuclear facilities. Staff Director: Se Cheon Ki creation of new standards. • Identifies policies that can help facilitate the long-term This is important for the industry, and therefore, as a The Fuel Cycle Members' Forum (FCMF) focuses • Organizes events responding to members’ needs operation of nuclear facilities. member of the CORDEL Steering Committee, I strive on developments in nuclear fuel and trade, typically involving all the related international stakeholders. • Provides a forum for experts from different industry for ROSATOM to contribute to this activity. Evidently, harmonization of codes and standards provides attracting 80-90 people to its meetings. Sessions consist areas to exchange leading practice and new of formal presentations and panel discussions as well Task Forces: IAEA Nuclear Safety Standards, more options for collaborative work amongst different developments on long-term operation. as reports from Working Groups of the Association. An Mechanical Codes and Standards, Design Change providers on the same project and removes difficulties advisory panel to FCMF, as well as regular surveys of Management, SMRs, Licensing and Permitting, Digital • Acts as a catalyst to improved safety, efficiency and during safety assessments. participants, helps set the agenda of FCMF meetings. Instrumentation & Control. innovation in long-term operation.

20 21 Cross-Cutting Working Groups Educating the Leaders of Tomorrow Radiological Protection Law Chair: Marcel Lips Chair: Chris White (Urenco) The internationally recognized World Nuclear University (WNU) training (Kernkraftwerk Gösgen-Däniken) Deputy Chair: Elina Teplinsky (Pillsbury) programmes provide a dynamic learning experience for future leaders in the areas Deputy Chairs: Josip Zic (McMasters University) Staff Director: Philippe Costes and James Owen (BHP) of nuclear energy, radioisotope production and applications of ionizing radiation in Staff Director: Alexandre de Ruvo • Analyses developments in global nuclear liability and insurance. medicine and industry. WNU opens a gateway to global networking, and in 2020, • Participates in IAEA radiological protection-related • Examines challenges faced by nuclear new build. over 1,600 participants from over 50 countries attended its programmes. committees and guidance document processes. • Reviews the impacts of nuclear cooperation agreements. • Provides feedback on the ICRP’s reports. • Brings emerging legal issues to the broader Association membership’s attention. • Develops positions on areas such as regulation of Today WNU collaborates with leading international organizations, including the low-dose radiation. IAEA’s Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, the Japan Nuclear Security Human Resources Development Network, Uzbekistan’s nuclear development Economics Chair: tbc Deputy Chairs: Taisiya Afanasyeva (Rosatom) and agency UzAtom, the Latin American Network for Education in Nuclear Technology, Chair: Milton Caplan (MZ Consulting) Robert Rodger (National Nuclear Laboratory) Deputy Chair: Irina Skvortsova (Rosatom) and the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa. Staff Director: tbc Staff Director: Philippe Costes • Coordinates industry views on emerging issues • Develops a better understanding of the cost structure related to nuclear security. of nuclear plants. • Fosters confidence in the security of nuclear facilities • Analyses system/grid costs associated with electricity and of materials under industry control. generation. • Communicates with international stakeholders on • Discusses conditions for fair competition among low- industrial developments in the area of security. carbon electricity generation. • Represents the industry in the IAEA Nuclear Security WNU Extended Leadership Development workshop Networks for Nuclear • Reviews changes that will have an impact on electricity Guidance Committee (NSGC). markets, for example the high penetration of variable • Shares and brings to the broader membership of the The WNU Extended Leadership Development (ELD) workshop provides a Innovation on IAEA’s renewable generation, and the merging of energy Association expertise and leading practice for the valuable opportunity to bring Summer Institute Alumni together from around CONNECT management of physical protection, cybersecurity, sectors such as electricity, transportation, hydrogen the world to discuss key global nuclear issues. The Workshop is held every two personnel reliability and security culture. and heat. years and moves around the world to give all Alumni a chance to participate. In January 2020, WNU and the • Identifies socio-economic benefits of nuclear IAEA signed a collaboration development. Advisory Groups In 2020, for the first time ever WNU held three virtual ELD workshops, agreement to provide a platform • Analyses the full life cycle of low-carbon energy sources. with a combined participation of more than 350 Alumni. During the first for WNU Summer Institute Alumni workshop, industry leaders and WNU Alumni discussed the topics of waste to collaborate on innovation Advisory Panel management and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nuclear projects. This is an extension of Member Perspective energy sector in terms of supply chain, international collaboration, contracts the WNU Summer Institute module Chair: Tim Gitzel (Cameco) and jobs. The second workshop discussed the importance of effective 'Networks for Nuclear Innovation' Midori Nakamura Deputy Chair: Clark Beyer (Global Fuel Solutions) communications and stakeholder engagement to reach the IAEA milestones (NNI), and enables discussion on JANUS Staff Director: Virginie Ryan-Taïx in emerging nuclear countries. a growing range of topics in the The Advisory Panel seeks to identify challenges facing nuclear field – including radioactive As a consultant of JANUS, I support the global nuclear industry, opportunities to advance waste management, effective interactions between the Japanese utilities and the its position in policy arenas, and ways to improve WNU Short Courses: The World Nuclear communications, and nuclear power Radiological Protection Working Group (RPWG). public acceptance of nuclear energy. It provides plant financing. NNI is hosted through JANUS provides consultation services on nuclear recommendations on how the Association should Industry Today the IAEA's CONNECT platform. energy and radiological protection to the Japanese position itself in addressing these challenges. Each year, WNU offers national courses designed for education and research nuclear industry and the government. Through centres, nuclear industry, supply chain companies, and regulatory authorities. participating in the RPWG last year, I was able to learn Communication Group Taught by international experts and held in various locations around the Scheduled events in 2021 the latest activities and issues regarding radiological Chair: Jayne Hallett (Urenco) world, The World Nuclear Industry Today courses are tailored to the host protection in other countries and international 19-30 July 2021 Deputy Chair: Adrian Bull country’s phase of nuclear development with the objective of offering practical organizations. Participating in the RPWG is a great Strategic Leadership Academy - (National Nuclear Laboratory) knowledge, a global perspective of the industry today, and an exciting vision of opportunity not only to share information but also Managing your nuclear power plant for Staff Director: Kristina Valen the future. to deliver messages from Japanese utilities to the long-term, Virtual international organizations including the International The Communication Group shares new ideas and best In 2020, WNU was pleased to hold two courses. The first took place virtually Dates tbc Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) practice for communication activities that help disseminate in collaboration with Tsinghua University and gathered 1200 participants from The World Nuclear Industry Today short and the IAEA. The RPWG plays an important role in key messages to media, the public, global energy 27 Chinese universities; the highest number ever recorded for the course. course with Tsinghua University, Virtual incorporating the positions of the nuclear industry stakeholders and beyond. The group also provides The second was held in Brazil in collaboration with the ABDAN and attracted based on practical experience and knowledge into support for specific projects identified as priorities for the 10-23 October Association. Its members are communication experts 211 participants. The course consisted of lectures with question and answer international radiological protection standards in Global School on Radiation Technologies from member companies and invited representatives sessions and a virtual exhibition. Those participants who attended 100% of cooperation with international organizations. in partnership with NECSA, Virtual from other nuclear energy associations. the programme on both courses received a WNU certificate of participation.

22 23 Governance and Organization Board members As of March 2021

Chairman Vice-Chairman The Director General is responsible for the running of the Association and is ultimately accountable to the Board of Management. The Board holds final approval on proposals made by the Director General, including strategic and budgetary decisions.

In May 2020, Philippe Knoche, Chief Executive Officer, ORANO, Philippe Knoche Kirill Komarov Chief Executive Officer, First Deputy Chief became Chairman, and Kirill Komarov, First Deputy Director, ORANO Executive Officer for Corporate Development ROSATOM, took up the position of Vice-Chairman. & International Business, ROSATOM On 19 October 2020, Sama Bilbao y León became Director General of World Nuclear Association, taking over from Agneta Rising.

The Board of Management

The Board comprises senior In 2020, due to the COVID-19 Junjing An George Borovas Elmer Dyke Tim Gitzel Leonam dos Bryan Hanson executives from member companies pandemic the Board moved its Audit General Manager, Lawyer, Hunton Senior Vice President President & Chief Santos Guimarães Executive Vice who meet twice a year and serve activities to a digital mode with three CGN Andrews Kurth LLP & Chief Commercial Executive Officer, Director for Planning, President & Chief for two years. The Chairman of the resolutions being passed. The Board In March 2020, an independent Officer, Cameco Corporation Management and Generation Officer, Centrus Energy Corp. Environment, Eletronuclear Exelon Generation Board is also appointed for a two- met once virtually on 6 October. review of the 2019 Annual Report and year term, after serving as Accounts was carried out by BDO LLP. Vice-Chairman in the preceding year. There are also two Board sub- committees, whose members serve BDO concluded that the 2019 The Board fulfils all statutory duties two-year terms and report directly Annual Report and Accounts give pertaining to the Association’s to the Chairman of the Board: a true and fair view of the state of governance, and sets policies the Association’s affairs as of 31 • The Governance and and strategic objectives acting on December 2019 in accordance with Nominations sub-committee proposals from the Director General. UK Generally Accepted Accounting Mingang Huang Sang-Don Kim Shigenori Makino Takuma Nagase Karl Johan Emmanuelle Verger oversees appointments to the Practice (GAAP) and they were Chief Economist, Executive Vice Managing Executive General Manager, Svenningsson Senior Vice President – Board and handles Director China National Nuclear President, Korea Hydro Officer, TEPCO Marubeni Corporation Managing Director, Nuclear Fuel Division, To ensure balance among the subsequently approved and signed General and senior staff Corporation & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd UNIPER EDF elected members of the Board, each off by the Chairman and Board of succession planning. This of the three categories of institutional Management on 25 May 2020. subcommittee met physically and membership – suppliers, generators held several in-person interviews and general – must be represented The 2019 Annual Report and to complete the selection process by at least two members. Accounts were adopted at the AGM of the new Director General. held virtually on 6 October 2020. Board members act as mentors • The Audit and Finance sub- for the various Working Groups. committee carries out regular This enables the Board to monitor reviews of the financial health of Jay Wileman Liudmila Zalimskaya Mingguang Zheng Bohdan Zronek the activities of the groups and to the Association, and holds in- President & Chief General Director, Senior Vice President, Chief Nuclear Officer, shape their overall agenda. depth dialogue with the auditor Executive Officer, GE JSC Techsnabexport SNPTC ČEZ during the preparation of the Hitachi Nuclear Energy annual accounts.

Ex-officio Honorary Membership meetings

There are two annual meetings any fee changes or alterations where members are updated on to the fee structure are put to a the operations of the Association vote. Immediately after the AGM, and have the opportunity to ask the Members Council takes the Chairman and Director General place, during which significant Ingemar Engkvist Hans Blix Gerald Grandey questions. At the Annual General developments in the Association are Chief Executive Officer, Director-General Former Chief Executive Meeting (AGM), the accounts presented to the member company World Association of Emeritus, International Officer, Cameco are presented for approval and representatives in attendance. Nuclear Operators Atomic Energy Agency Chairman Emeritus

24 25 The Secretariat Communication World Nuclear Association is made up of an international Secretariat of 34 people, covering a broad range of expertise and experience, who are responsible for coordinating the work that the Association does on behalf of its members. Most Sama Bilbao y León Virginie Ryan-Taïx Jonathan Cobb Jennifer Corander Louise Isted John Lindberg Claire Maden of the Secretariat work from the offices in London, Director General Head of Senior Communication Events Manager Editor, Public Affairs Manager Writer & Analyst with representatives also based in India, China Communication Manager WNN and Australia. In 2020, the Association took the immediate necessary measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to protect the Secretariat and reduce transmission of the virus by adopting a work-from-home policy for all employees and François Morin Shah Nawaz Ahmad Brigita Mammetti Alec Mitchell Richard Petrie Warwick Pipe Stephen Tarlton Kristina Valen holding all meetings and events virtually. Despite Director, China Senior Advisor, India, Visual Communication Senior Writer & Analyst Graphic Designer Deputy Editor, Writer & Analyst Marketing & Middle East and Manager WNN Communication Manager the challenges posed by the pandemic, the South-East Asia Secretariat continued to work hard to ensure that nuclear energy's significant contribution to the world’s Industry Cooperation sustainable future is appropriately recognized.

The Secretariat is led by Director General Sama

Bilbao y León. It is composed of four departments Ian Hore-Lacy Philippe Costes – Industry Cooperation; Communication; Finance Senior Advisor, Australia Senior Advisor

and Administration; and World Nuclear University – Serge Gorlin Allan Carson Alexandre de Ruvo Se Cheon Ki and one project team for the Harmony programme. Head of Project Manager, CORDEL Senior Project Manager Visiting Research Officer Harmony programme Industry Cooperation

Greg Kaser

The Association mourns the loss of our dear colleague Greg Kaser, who passed away following a short illness after contracting COVID-19. Greg King Lee David Hess Keiyu Maruyama Byung-Chan Na Olga Skorlyakova Ronan Tanguy was a Senior Project Manager for World Nuclear Director, Policy Analyst Visiting Research Officer Director, CORDEL Senior Project Manager Project Manager, CORDEL Harmony Programme Association with responsibility for supply chain and security issues. In his nearly 10 years with the Association, he oversaw four editions of its World Nuclear Supply Chain report, as well World Nuclear University Finance and Administration as publications on export controls, counterfeit, fraudulent and suspect items, and new build lesson-learning.

Greg’s kindness, generosity, breadth of knowledge and incisive intelligence will be sorely missed by the Association and the global nuclear community.

Isis Leslie Paul Kidman Gabrielle Flannery Vivien Lotasz Brian Musaindapo Ana Rodriguez Binita Shah Programme Lead Head of Finance and Office & Member Executive Assistant to IT Manager Administration Assistant Accounts Assistant Administration Relations Manager the Director General

26 27 World Nuclear Association Members As of March 2021

ABDAN Deep Yellow Ltd. HZC International MVM Hungarian Electricity Private Seaborg Technologies ApS New members in 2020 ALARA Logistics Denison Mines Corp. Iberdrola Generacion S.A. Limited Company Shearman & Sterling LLP Deep Isolation Inc. Alpiq AG Deugro France sarl IBRAE MZ Consulting Inc. Shikoku Electric Power Co. Inc. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP ARAO-Agency for Radwaste DIAMO Idaho National Laboratory (INL) NAC International Silex Systems Ltd. Nuclear Power Plants Authority Management Namibian Uranium Association DMS s.r.o. Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. Sojitz Corporation (NPPA) ARMZ Uranium Holding Co. Dynamic Vision Imperial College London National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) South African Nuclear Energy (JSC Atomredmetzoloto) Seaborg Technologies ApS EDF Industrias Nucleares do Brasil S.A. New York Nuclear Corporation Corporation (Necsa) Association for Regional and SPPA-T2000 Nuclear NexGen Energy Ltd. SPPA-T2000 Nuclear Instrumentation International Underground Storage Edlow International Co. International Nuclear Services Instrumentation and Controls and Controls NKENT Consulting (ARIUS) Electric Power Development Co. Ltd. Israel Atomic Energy Commission Tokyo Electric Power Company State Company "Navoi Mining and Australian Nuclear Science and (J-POWER) ITOCHU Corporation North West University Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO) Metallurgical Combinat" Technology Organisation (ANSTO) Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. Japan Atomic Power Company, The Nuclear Electric Insurance Ltd. Ubaryon Pty Ltd. State Nuclear Power Technology Bannerman Resources Ltd. Eletronuclear Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited Nuclear Fuels Corporation Corporation (SNPTC) BATAN The National Nuclear Energy Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation Japan NUS Co. Ltd. Nuclear Power and Energy Agency Sumitomo Corporation Agency, Indonesia (ENEC) Japan Steel Works Ltd., The Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA) Taiwan Power Company BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Energoatom Jordan Atomic Energy Commission Nuclear Power Plant Company TAM International Inc. Boss Resources Ltd. Energy Fuels Inc. (JAEC) Bangladesh Ltd. Techsnabexport (TENEX) Bureau Veritas UK Ltd. ENGIE JSC Atomenergomash Nuclear Risk Insurers Ltd. Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) Burges Salmon LLP ENUSA Industrias Avanzadas S.A. JSC Atomstroyexport Nuclear-21 Terrestrial Energy Inc. Cameco Corporation EPZ JSC Rusatom Energy International NUKEM Technologies Engineering The University of Manchester's Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) Euratom Supply Agency Services GmbH JSC Rusatom Service Dalton Nuclear Institute Central Research Institute of Electric European Mutual Association for NuScale Power, LLC Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. Thomas Thor Associates Power Industry (CRIEPI) Nuclear Insurance KAZATOMPROM OKG Aktiebolag Centrus Energy Corp. Tohoku Electric Power Co. Inc. Exelon Generation Co. LLC Ontario Power Generation (OPG) KEPCO E&C Tokyo Electric Power Company CEZ, a. s. Fennovoima KEPCO Nuclear Fuel Co. Ltd. Orano Holdings Inc. (TEPCO) CGNPC Uranium Resources Co. Ltd. FinNuclear Association Kernkraftwerk Gösgen-Däniken AG Orascom Construction TradeTech Energy China National Nuclear Corporation Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth LLC PAKS II Nuclear Power Plant Private (CNNC) King's College London TradeTech, LLC Framatome (Project Alpha) Company Limited by Shares Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc. Turner Harris Consulting Ltd. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP Korea Atomic Energy Research PGE EJ 1 Sp z o.o. Chugoku Electric Power Co. Inc. TVEL Corporation Fuelco LLC Institute Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Cimtas Pipe Ubaryon Pty Ltd. GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Korea Electric Power Corporation Plateau Uranium Inc. CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd. Uniper GEODIS Wilson - STSI Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Commonwealth Independent States Uranium Corporation of India Ltd Global Fuel Solutions Kyushu Electric Power Co. Inc. Navigation Inc. Rio Tinto Uranium (UCIL) Global Nuclear Associates Laramide Resources Ltd. Context Information Security Ltd. Risk Engineering Ltd. Uranium One Inc. Goviex Uranium Inc. Lightbridge Corporation CONUAR S.A. Rockett Science Inc. Urenco Ltd. Gowling WLG LLP Lloyd's Register ConverDyn Rolls-Royce Plc UxC, LLC Curzon Uranium Trading Ltd. Greenland Minerals Ltd. Marubeni Corporation ROSATOM State Atomic Energy Vattenfall AB Corporation Daher Nuclear Technologies GmbH Heathgate Resources Pty Ltd. McMaster University Vimy Resources Ltd. Rosca Solutions Daya Bay Nuclear Power Operations Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy Ltd. Mitsubishi Corporation Westinghouse Electric Co. Rosenergoatom Concern and Management Co. Ltd Hokkaido Electric Power Co. Inc. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. Wood Nuclear Ltd. RSB LOGISTIC Projektspedition GmbH Deep Geo Repository Inc. Hokuriku Electric Power Co. Mitsui & Co. Ltd. World Institute for Nuclear Security Deep Isolation Inc. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP MOSAYK srl Segra Capital Managment, LLC (WINS)

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