Nuclear power provides “real opportunities” for Romania and the region with a US-led Partnership for Transatlantic Energy and Climate Cooperation (P-TECC) providing opportunities for “an honest conversation” about issues from cybersecurity, grid modernisation, and clean energy deployment, according to US deputy energy secretary David Turk.

Mr Turk, who spoke at a press conference after the signing of a small modular reactor (SMR) agreement in Romania, said scaling up the use of clean power technology will help meet the challenges of energy affordability, security, and sustainability, and tackle climate change.

“More clean energy means better energy security,” he said and added that the US government believes nuclear technology provides “real opportunities and a promise for Romania and the region”.