The head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Guillermo Francos and the president of Nucleoeléctrica, Alberto Lamagnathey put into operation the Nuclear Sector Articulation Table for analyze and define measures for the sector.
The first meeting was held in the South Room of the Casa Rosada and brought together all the authorities and leaders of the sector with the purpose of promoting Argentina’s nuclear potentialrecognizing its strategic role in the national energy matrix and its contribution to technological and industrial development.
The secretary of Strategic Coordination of Energy and Mining also participated in the meeting, Daniel Gonzalezand the Secretary of Energy, Eduardo Rodríguez Chirilloamong other officials.
According to official sources, Energy Reportin his speech as coordinator of the meeting, Lamagna stressed the relevance of this government initiative, highlighting that “The global context offers Argentina a unique opportunity, and the creation of this table reflects the commitment of the current administration to strengthen the nuclear sector.”
During the meeting, emphasis was placed on the renewed interest and expansion of the nuclear power internationally, in a scenario where this technology is recognized as a key pillar for development.
“In this framework, it was highlighted that Argentina has a vast history and technical capacity, which positions it to assume a relevant role in the global nuclear field,” reported the consulted sources.
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The meeting took place at a key moment for the Argentine nuclear industrycoinciding with the beginning of the life extension shutdown of the Atucha I Nuclear Power Plant, on September 29.
“This project not only ensures the operational continuity of the plant, but also reaffirms the country’s commitment to the development of its nuclear industry”they stressed from Nucleoeléctrica.
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According to spokespersons for the Nuclear Sector Articulation Tableattendees also discussed the options for incorporating private capital in the industry, as a tool to promote the growth of the sector and its international projection, in order to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the global market for the sale of services and technologies. nuclear.
Concern is growing in the sector about the situation that the nuclear power after budget cuts, paralysis of key works such as the CAREM -reactor of modular elements-, plant Dioxitek in Formosa, the heavy water plant in Neuquén -PIAP-, declining salaries, exodus of highly qualified workers, cancellation of projects, and the possible privatization of Nucleoelectrica Argentina SAamong others.
Source: Ambito
