Andrea Aliscioni

I am looking forward to being in Turin next week during the G7 Energy Ministerial. Some of the points I will be making are about the importance of safe, resilient, and secure supply chains that are essential for major capital projects, which includes close coordination with like-minded allies, as well as best practices on how countries are building out capacity and regulatory infrastructure.

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Renewed interest in nuclear power: Unexpected players - Italy and Australia The world is experiencing a renewed interest in nuclear power. Italy and Australia, two nations previously hesitant about nuclear energy, are now reconsidering their positions and actively exploring the potential of this technology. Italy, after phasing out its nuclear power plants following the Chornobyl and Fukushima disasters, is now showing renewed interest in nuclear energy. Government initiatives and parliamentary motions indicate a revived enthusiasm for nuclear power. Italian Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin has emphasized the importance of nuclear power, especially small modular reactors, in Italy's future energy strategy. Notably, Italy is part of the European industrial alliance developing small modular reactors, demonstrating a collaborative approach. Additionally, an Italian company, Edison, has unveiled plans to build two nuclear power plants using EDF's small modular reactor technology between 2030 and 2040, subject to favourable conditions. This represents a substantial shift in Italy's approach to nuclear power and its previous anti-nuclear stance. https://lnkd.in/eVUKkvDQ https://lnkd.in/e-XFPhAu Similarly, Australia, historically sceptical about nuclear power, has taken a significant step forward for nuclear energy by incorporating large-scale nuclear power in CSIRO's GenCost report, a leading economic report guiding business leaders and policymakers. The report projects cost estimates based on South Korea's nuclear program, adjusted for Australia, with an anticipated capital cost of AUD 9217 per kW ($6215 per kW). The deployment of large-scale nuclear power is expected to commence from 2040, signalling a 15-year development period. The inclusion of nuclear power in the GenCost report reflects growing stakeholder interest and the potential for nuclear energy to play a vital role in Australia's energy mix. https://lnkd.in/eBSWN6br In conclusion, the global nuclear renaissance is gaining traction, and with Italy and Australia reconsidering their positions, a substantial contribution to a more diverse and sustainable energy future is within reach. #australia #nuclear #italy #australia #nuclearenergy #smr #reactor #edf #energy

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🌍🔥Let’s take a moment to chat about something that’s hotter than my morning coffee – global warming! ☕️😅 We all know that the planet is heating up faster than a pizza in a microwave, and it’s not just because we’ve been working from home in our sweatpants! The causes? Oh, just a little thing called greenhouse gases, deforestation, and let’s not forget our favorite culprit: overconsumption! 🙈💰 But before we start sweating (and not just because of the rising temperatures), there’s hope! 🌱✨ Recycling and recovering raw materials can help cool things down. Think of it as giving Mother Earth a well-deserved spa day! 🧖‍♀️♻️ Let’s make a pact – this week, let’s aim to reduce, reuse, and recycle like our futures depend on it. Because guess what? They do! 💪💚 Who’s with me? Let’s turn the tide on this heatwave! 🌊✊ #GlobalWarming #Recycle #Sustainability #CoolPlanet

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