National Press Club Event: The Nuclear Resurgence

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Nuclear Resurgence Panel at the National Press Club in Washington D.C.

Today, Amentum brought together industry leaders, government officials, and other experts at the National Press Club to discuss the emerging momentum behind nuclear energy resurgence. The event, titled “A U.S. Nuclear Energy Resurgence,” highlighted the critical role nuclear energy will play in addressing global energy needs of the future.

Key expert speakers emphasized that nuclear is not only an energy and environmental imperative – it’s a national security imperative as well, and the ability of U.S. companies to compete in this environment is critical to countering the political influence from unfriendly nations.

The speakers touched on advancements in reactor design, including small modular reactors (SMRs) and next-generation reactors, which promise safer, more efficient, and cost-effective solutions. The speakers also discussed important challenges facing industry and governments that can help enable the expansion of nuclear power capacity.

We’re facing a future that includes increased electrification globally, a drive for energy security driven by geopolitical considerations, national decarbonization goals, a potential two-fold increase in electricity demand over the next 25 years, and the need to feed the massive energy requirements of the AI economy. 

The event underscored a shared optimism about nuclear energy’s potential to contribute significantly to a sustainable energy future.

Overall, today’s gathering at the National Press Club reinforced the growing consensus: nuclear power is poised for a significant comeback, playing a vital role in U.S. national security and global efforts to ensure energy security.


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