Natural Resources committee  I think there are other examples, historically speaking. If you look at the first-generation reactors developed in France, you'll see that they were gas graphite reactors. They didn't survive the first generation because the company that actually orders is not the company that ha

Natural Resources committee  First of all, Mr. Chairman, as an energy analyst, I believe the term “forecasting” should be prohibited, because all we can do as analysts is provide scenarios. It is up to the politicians to make choices on the basis of scenarios. This is not to avoid your question, but it makes

Natural Resources committee  Our analysis has not extended to isotope production. However, there are a number of initiatives around the world for reactors that could generate radioactive isotopes for medical use. I am willing to provide you with the data after this session.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for inviting me to give evidence to your distinguished committee. I would like to give you a brief overview of the world situation of the nuclear industry. The term “nuclear renaissance” has been extensively used, including around the table you