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We are the voice of the UK's civil nuclear industry

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Why Wylfa is the biggest prize in Welsh history

NIA's Iolo James assesses why new nuclear at Wylfa is Wales's greatest opportunity.

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Jobs Map 2024
Nuclear jobs hit record high

Over 87,000 people currently work in the civil nuclear sector in the UK

Delivering Value report

The economic
impact of UK nuclear

NIA and Oxford Economics report into the economic contribution of the UK civil nuclear industry

65 years of clean energy

Clean, reliable power.
Good jobs.
Green future.

What is nuclear energy?

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Net Zero Needs Nuclear

Nuclear is our only source of clean energy available 24/7. We can’t reach our climate goals without it.

Most reliable

Nuclear has saved the UK more carbon emissions than any other power source – 2.3 billion tonnes

Nuclear is 24/7 >
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Most powerful

One nuclear fuel pellet the size of a thumbnail can power an electric car for 20,000 miles

Nuclear is efficient >
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Most sustainable

Nuclear power produces less CO2 emissions over its lifecycle than any other electricity source

Nuclear is low carbon >
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Your source for news, events and updates in the UK nuclear industry

News / 20th November 2024

Amentum selected to evaluate nuclear new build options for the Netherlands

Events

Nuclear Week in Parliament 2025 – Agenda announced

Press Release / 19th November 2024

UK-US nuclear agreement at COP29 shows strong commitment for advanced nuclear

Events

23.01.25 Space x Nuclear Cross Industry Event

News / 14th November 2024

‘Accelerating energy infrastructure: the importance of policy, and confidence in delivery’ by Alan Sinclair

News, Press Release / 13th November 2024

CNA-NIA FORUM Outcomes

News / 13th November 2024

ONR oversees completion of year-long Oldbury decommissioning task in two weekends

Press Release / 12th November 2024

‘Long-term decisions needed’ to meet Prime Minister’s new decarbonisation target

Blog / 12th November 2024

Power hungry: Big tech backing nuclear is huge opportunity for Britain

Events

National Nuclear Laboratory: Meet the Buyer Event

News / 6th November 2024

Rising stars recognised for work in nuclear sector at ECI Training and Development Awards

News / 6th November 2024

NDA supply chain award winners 2024 revealed

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The Nuclear Industry Association
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I truly believe the first step to success for an organisation in the UK civil nuclear industry is to join the NIA.

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