Gergely Jákli: trust and commitment are needed - Paks 2 EN
Gergely Jákli: trust and commitment are needed
Nuclear energy has and will play a key role in preserving the ecosystem for future generations, Gergely Jákli stated at the World Atomic Week panel discussion titled Clean Energy for a Green Planet in Moscow on September 26. The Chairman and CEO of Paks II. Ltd. added that in order to connect the new nuclear power plant to the grid as soon as possible, a balance must be found among sustainability, accelerating the investment and meeting the requirements.
Gergely Jákli also mentioned that although the green transition had drawn the financial sector's attention to the nuclear area but the time required for investments was often still a deterrent. In order to increase the willingness to finance, it is necessary to strengthen trust and commitment, which is a common international task and mission.
Representatives of almost 120 countries participated in the World Atomic Week, including prime ministers, ministers, representatives of large companies, scientists and nuclear energy experts. The international forum, which also commemorated the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Russian nuclear energy industry was attended by representatives of international nuclear energy organizations, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the World Nuclear Association and the World Association of Nuclear Operators. The mayor of Paks also appeared at the event.
The long-term future of the town is intertwined with the Paks II. Nuclear Power Plant – emphasized Anita Heringes at the panel discussion titled Nuclear Towns: Developing Regions Together. According to the mayor of Paks the project is an important development opportunity for the town and at the same time a responsibility for the town government: a long-term, livable, sustainable urban environment must be created, which not only serves the interests of the people living here during the investment period, but also lays the foundation for economic growth and community well-being for decades.
At the World Atomic Week interested parties were able to see exhibitions of the countries where nuclear power facilities made with Russian technology are operating and new nuclear power plants are being built, including the Paks Nuclear Power Plant and the Paks II. Nuclear Power Plant project.
At the opening of the World Atomic Week, Sergey Kiriyenko, Deputy Head of the Russian Presidential Administration and former CEO of Rosatom spoke about that Russia plays a leading role among the world's nuclear power plant builders. Out of the 28 units, which are currently under construction globally, Russia is building 22 and technological progress is significant, he said.
Alexey Likhachev, CEO of Rosatom, drew attention to the fact that for the first time, a global youth forum on nuclear energy was being held for the future generation to introduce them a clean, sustainable energy source, nuclear energy.
Kirill Komarov, first deputy CEO of Rosatom, confirmed at the event that the European Court of Justice's September 11 ruling had no impact on the investment and preparations are underway for the first concrete pouring, which will take place within two months after the authority issues the necessary permit.
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said that it was good to see the world's nuclear energy industry coming together for the sake of secure energy supply and technological development.