Data: March 28, 2025
Loc: Bucharest

The Romanian Atomic Forum (Romatom) organized the General Assembly of 2025, bringing together 49 members of the civil nuclear industry.The event, carried out in the presence of the representatives of the Ministry of Energy, of the National Commission for the control of nuclear activities (CNCAN), of the great operators in the field and of the specialized service providers, highlighted the strategic directions and the projects that will model the future of the nuclear sector in Romania.Also, during the event were elected the Board of Directors and the president of the association.

The message of the Minister of Energy

The assembly was opened by the spokesmen of the key representatives in the field.In the name of Mr. Sebastian-Ioan Burduja, the Minister of Energy, the official message was presented by Bogdan Termegan, executive director of Romatom.

He emphasized government support for civilian nuclear projects and stated that "The nuclear industry is facing historical opportunities", this sector representing "One of the pillars of decarbonization and energy security" For Romania, according to the integrated national plan, climatic energy and national energy strategy.In the same framework, his reign highlighted the role of current and future investments:

„Retehnologization of unit 1 from Cernavoda, the completion of units 3 and 4, as well as the implementation of the small modular reactors project are priority objectives assumed by Romania.To these are added those in the area of ​​advanced nuclear technologies, the Alfred reactor from Pitești… ”

The official emphasized the importance of strengthening the national supply chain, specifying:

„We want to see how the national supply chain develops and consolidates around these projects.It is essential that the added value remain in Romania, to generate stable and well -paid jobs, to increase the competitiveness of the Romanian industry ... "

At the same time, the ministry's support was reiterated for the Civil Nuclear Program and it was emphasized that the Government supports through concrete measures - including contracts for difference and loan guarantees - the development of strategic projects that require long -term predictability.In the vision of the minister, the technological transfer and the formation of the human resource represents essential elements for maintaining competitiveness on the European market and for ensuring a solid nuclear security culture.

In addition, the initiation of collaboration between the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Education and Romatom, to identify new investment opportunities and to support the preparation of the next generation of nuclear experts was encouraged.The minister launched a call to the dialogue, stressing that:

„Our political support for these projects is total.We want the implementation of these major investments as soon as possible, using resources, equipment, workforce and local know-how ... "

In conclusion, the message mentioned that: "Nuclear energy is not only a key technology for energy transition, but also an opportunity to strengthen the position of Romania as a regional actor, with benefits on multiple plans: energy security, economic competitiveness and sustainable development."

The perspective of authorities and industry

• President CNCAN, Cantemir Ciurea-Ercău He presented to the suppliers the legislative news and the regulatory changes adapted to the current and future nuclear projects.

• President of Nuclearelectrica, Dr. Teodor Chirica - National Merit Order to the Rank of Knight: He pointed out the progress of the company's projects and evoked the history of nuclear involvement in the evolution of Romatom.

• The general nuclear director, Emanuel Brutin has provided a European perspective on the evolution of the nuclear industry and initiatives at the European Union level.

• President Romatom, Corina Truică He presented the vision and objectives of the association for the next two years.

The panel "The opportunities of the Romanian nuclear industry"

The second part of the event was dedicated to a discussion panel about the opportunities of the supply chain, taking into account the ongoing nuclear projects: Retehnologization of unit 1 from Cernavoda, the construction of units 3 and 4, the development of small modular reactors and emerging initiatives in the Romanian nuclear sector.

• Maria Oprișescu (CNCAN director) explained the main differences between large reactors and SMR, emphasizing the adaptation of the normative framework to ensure both operational safety and implementation efficiency.In support of the participants in the nuclear civil program, Mrs. Oprisescu mentions:

"What could come to the support of the CNCAN authorization holders, it would be on the one hand to contact us early, on the one hand, and on the other hand to coordinate their activities with the holders of nuclear installations."

• Representatives of the Retehnologization Project of Unit 1 - Cernavoda detailed the positive impact of the retehologization of unit 1 from Cernavoda on the operational performance and on the national energy system:

„Investments in refurbishment will bring long -term benefits, increasing the energy security and competitiveness in the nuclear field by extending the life of 30 years to just half of the costs related to a new reactor with the same characteristics. "

• Alexandru Marciulescu (Deputy Director of Energulear Deputy) highlighted the way in which the lessons learned from the implementation of units 1 and 2 are integrated into the development of units 3 and 4.

„As a chance to go, so far we have obtained the positive opinion of the European Commission on the construction of the project, we have obtained from CNCAN a letter of comfort that is authorized according to the applicable standards and codes, and we have from the original designer, Candu Energy an evaluation of the civil structures that confirm that they can be used for another 60 years.Although there are big differences when putting into operation between units 1, 2 and units 3 and 4, we use U2 from Cernavoda as a reference unit.Is the starting point.An extraordinary unit from the point of view of […] operating indicators. ”

• Cezar Georgescu (General Manager Ropower Nuclear - small modular reactors) emphasized the competitive advantages of SMRs:

“The Romanian industry will have an essential role in the economic foundation of the project of the central with small modular reactors (SMR), including in the construction of the site and in carrying out all the necessary works in the site.In this way we continue our tradition and position ourselves on the market, as a regional leader.The Romanian industry has an important role to play, we already contact the Romanian industry with the idea of ​​requesting the support to build small modular reactors. ”

Strategic decisions and prospects for 2025

In the second part of the meeting, the Romatom members approved the activity report for 2024 and the financial situation of the organization.Also, the work program for 2025 was established and elections were held for the new composition of the Board of Directors and for the Romatom Presidency.The results of the elections determined the component of the Board of Directors as follows: Automatica-President, Walter Tosto-vice-president, nuclearelectrica, industrial mounting, roseal, Candu Energy, Ansaldo Nuclear.As alternate members were chosen: precision mechanical gonzales, Ludan Engineering, NIMB CONSMETAL.

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The Romatom 2025 General Assembly reconfirmed the commitment of the Romanian nuclear industry to contribute to the energy security of the country, through strategic investments, advanced technologies and continuous professionalization of the human resource.By supporting the authorities, cooperating with European partners and active involvement of local suppliers, Romania has the chance to strengthen its position as a relevant actor in the nuclear sector at regional and international level.

About Romatom

The Romanian Atomic Forum (Romatom) is the representative association of the civil nuclear industry, bringing together suppliers, producers and specialists involved in major nuclear projects at national and international level.His mission is to promote cooperation, innovation and standards of excellence in the nuclear sector, in accordance with the Romanian energy and developmental objectives.

Contact

Association of the Romanian Atomic Forum - Romatom
E-mail: office@romatom.ro

This press release is issued with the support of all Romatom partners and in accordance with the objectives of the Romanian nuclear industry to promote responsibility, security and transparency.