Since the startup of the Flamanville EPR reactor in May 2024, nearly 50 significant events have been reported by the ASN, with no impact on safety or the environment. These anomalies are mainly related to human factors and team coordination.
Since the startup of the Flamanville EPR reactor in May 2024, nearly 50 significant events have been reported by the ASN, with no impact on safety or the environment. These anomalies are mainly related to human factors and team coordination.
In 2024, the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority (ASNR) handled 71 reports of irregularities in the nuclear industry, compared to 43 in 2023. This marked increase is seen as a sign of stronger oversight and better alert reporting by operators.
In 2024, the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority (ASNR) handled 71 reports of irregularities in the nuclear industry, compared to 43 in 2023. This marked increase is seen as a sign of stronger oversight and better alert reporting by operators.
The merger between ASN and IRSN, aimed at creating a single new authority for nuclear safety, is due to be finalized by January 2025.
The timetable, judged to be tight, raises a number of organizational challenges.
The merger between ASN and IRSN, aimed at creating a single new authority for nuclear safety, is due to be finalized by January 2025.
The timetable, judged to be tight, raises a number of organizational challenges.
The planned merger between IRSN and ASN is causing growing concern among employees.
The CSE is calling for a one-year postponement, arguing that the current delay compromises the quality and efficiency of the future entity.
The planned merger between IRSN and ASN is causing growing concern among employees.
The CSE is calling for a one-year postponement, arguing that the current delay compromises the quality and efficiency of the future entity.
The French High Committee for Transparency and Information on Nuclear Safety (HCTISN) insists on the publication of risk assessments for nuclear power plants before any decisions are taken, as part of the reform of nuclear safety governance.
The French High Committee for Transparency and Information on Nuclear Safety (HCTISN) insists on the publication of risk assessments for nuclear power plants before any decisions are taken, as part of the reform of nuclear safety governance.
