Last week, from November 4th to November 6th, Altum was exhibiting at the World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 in Paris, France. We participated in the Nordic Pavilion, hosted by FinNuclear Association together with NuclearSweden and Institute for Energy Technology (IFE, Norway). WNE is one of the industry’s premier gatherings, and this year it attracted over 35 000 participants.
Nuclear Energy’s Renaissance
A big theme in this year’s exhibition was the renaissance of nuclear energy, with many panel discussions and keynote speakers highlighting the growing role of nuclear energy in keeping the world going. Nuclear energy has moved away from the margins of energy discourse and is now a more prominent player in energy production. This can be seen in how countries worldwide are not only keeping existing plants operational but actively expanding their nuclear capacity. New reactors are under construction from Europe to Asia, while investments in next-generation technologies accelerate.
A key factor in the comeback of nuclear energy is the increasing need for low-carbon electricity: as the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Marino Grossi said during the opening ceremony of WNE, “—without the contribution of nuclear energy, economic growth, decarbonisation and the creation of conditions for technological innovation is going to be impossible.” Nuclear power has emerged as an essential baseload energy source that can deliver reliable, carbon-free electricity at scale.
Nordic Countries United
The Nordic Pavilion was also buzzing with activity throughout the three-day event. Finland and France formalized their commitment to nuclear cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding between FinNuclear Association and GIFEN (Groupement des Industriels Français de l’Énergie Nucléaire). This agreement establishes a framework for joint initiatives and enhanced support for nuclear companies across both nations.
The Finnish Ambassador in France, Kirsikka Lehto-Asikainen, emphasized that this agreement represents a deepening of bilateral collaboration between Finland and France, driven by shared climate goals and increasingly nuclear-friendly policies at the EU level. However, the partnership extends beyond just the two countries, as demonstrated by the joint Nordic Pavilion: there is significant potential in combining Nordic forces to advance clean energy solutions.
In addition to this, a Nordic MoU was also signed between the three countries hosting the Nordic Pavilion, and a third MoU was signed between Canada and the Nordics. This clearly shows the increasing will for collaboration between countries.
We were happy to notice that our pavilion attracted steady interest from industry professionals, policymakers, and technology developers. Our high-power, software-guided solution for decontamination raised interesting questions, especially due to its capability to make decontamination and hot spot removal safer and faster.
Looking Forward
The World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 demonstrated that nuclear energy is thriving. The Nordic countries, with their combination of technical expertise, progressive energy policies, and commitment to collaboration, are positioned to play a leading role in this nuclear renaissance.
The conversations we started at the exhibition are just the beginning, and the connections made during the event will drive innovation and cooperation well into the future.
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