Press release
The Romanian Atomic Forum (Romatom), a member of the European Atomic Forum (Foratom), hosted on September 18, 2015 an important round mass to which the future of the nuclear program in Romania was discussed.The main speakers on the part of China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) and SNC-Lavalin, the National Society Nuclearelectrica S.A.And the Ministry of Energy in Romania, as well as representatives of the nuclear industry in Romania, had discussions and divided key issues related to the completion of units 3 and 4 from Cernavoda considering the recently made announcement by the Minister of Energy, Mr. Andrei Gerea, related to signing a MOU with CGN in the near future.
Zhang Qibo, General Director of Project at the CGN, He showed that "China and Canada are considering many areas of cooperation in the nuclear field, and this opportunity to complete the two units in Romania is of strategic importance to us. Against the background of increasing cooperation between Central and Eastern Europe (EEC), introducing the financing by China as well as our excellence as well.Management experience in design and operation - with 14 operating reactors and 12 in construction we are in China in both chapter, testimony to strengthen the bonds between China and CEE, and between China and Romania in particular.Cernavoda to advance, as a strategic partner and in the spirit of the benefit for both parties and a mutually advantageous collaboration ”.
"The continuation of the project of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant by completing units 3 and 4 would be the next logical step in the nuclear program in Romania," said Preston Swafford, Nuclear Officer and Executive Vice, Nuclear, SNC-Lavalin."We would be very proud to participate in this Candu project, which would be a natural continuation of the nearly 40 years of collaboration in the nuclear field between Canada and Romania. It also makes us a great pleasure to work closely with CGN. China has developed a considerable capacity in the nuclear field, and the Chinese companies have worked together with the Canadian ones.Units in China in Qinshan. Preston Swafford, Chief Nuclear Officer, SNC-Lavalin.
Daniela Lulache, General Director at Nuclearelectrica, he showed that “Nuclearelectrica is interested in developing the project 3 and 4 in Cernavoda as this is the only long-term strategic project that can meet both the price and internal consumption needs, but also the energy policy and strategy of the European Union and the Decarbonization Targets.Expressed the support decided for the Energy Union, which emphasizes the need to increase internal production from clean sources.Tară.
The participants emphasized the significant economic impact of the project, through works evaluated between 1.5 and 2 billion euros that will be entrusted to the Romanian companies, thus creating between 5000 and 20,000 jobs in the construction phase and 5000 places in the operating phase that will take almost 60 years.
Teodor Chirica, Executive Director of the European Atomic Forum (Foratoma) He stated: “As representatives of the nuclear industry, we plead for a more important contribution of nuclear energy to a sustainable and viable energy mix - in other words nuclear energy must be seen as part of the solution, not the problem! Cooperation between the UnitedOlder, the economic growth rate is supported, carbon emissions are reduced and, last but not least, energy security is guaranteed ”.
Romatom representatives they stressed that "the completion of the project 3 and 4 from Cernavoda is a process that must give confidence to all potential participants (investors, technology supplier, suppliers of goods and services, public, etc.). This confidence can only come from the Government of Romania who will continue to provide support and assistance in the nuclear program.The Romanian has enough capacities and potential to contribute significantly to the completion of units 3 and 4 from Cernavoda.
The conclusion of the discussions was that the nuclear field must continue to play an important role in the electricity production in Romania, and the project 3 and 4 in Cernavoda represents a logical investment that will allow the Romanian Government to make the most of the 1 billion euros already invested in the project.The challenges that Europe faces in terms of climatic changes and energy security give Romania the opportunity to make important contributions in both areas.
About Romatom
The Romanian Atomic Forum (Romatom) is the organization of the Romanian nuclear industry with over 35 members active in the fields of equipment, construction and assembly, engineering and design services as well as other activities that support the nuclear energy program in Romania.
romatom It acts in relation to different government departments in order to promote and develop nuclear energy applications in Romania, in a safe, efficient and sustainable way.Romatom is a member of the European Atomic Forum (Foratoma) and an active participant in European and national debates on energy strategy and sustainable energy policies.
