Interview / WANO To Increase Focus On New Nuclear As Industry’s Centre Of Gravity Shifts Towards Asia

5 Dec (NucNet): The World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) intends to focus more on new nuclear units coming into operation around the world as the “centre of gravity” in the industry shifts from the US and Europe to the Middle East and Asia. The organisation’s chief executive officer, Peter Prozesky, told NucNet that new-build projects in China, India, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates are giving WANO the opportunity to make sure those countries start the operational life of their new units “in a very positive way”. He said the rate of new-build in these new nuclear markets means there could be challenges, even for existing companies, related to rapid expansion. There could also be challenges to the ability of some expanding companies to provide experienced and qualified people to staff their new units, he said. Full story for subscribers: http://bit.ly/2jRxjW9