GABI welcomed students and researchers from the Center for International Trade and Security (CITS) from the University of Georgia. In attendance were students from the Master of International Policy program and undergraduate students participating in the Security Leadership Program. GABI Director of Research and Outreach Jon Christian gave remarks on early career aspirations, working for
Harmonizing international regulatory processes for new reactor designs will be a significant focus for the licensing aspect of cooperation in nuclear technology exports. The US, Korea, and other developed nations each have their own regulatory body that may also have their own individual challenges. For example, in the United States, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The nuclear landscape has shifted dramatically in the last several years as nations are confronted with the difficult reality of achieving deep decarbonization, the increase in geopolitical rivalry, and the technological revolution in nuclear energy. There is an emerging market for SM&ARs in the developing economy world. The next generation of reactors is going to
The US-Korea bilateral partnership has long been a cornerstone of international nuclear cooperation and has far-reaching international implications. Russia dominates the nuclear reactor export market accounting for 70% of reactor exports globally with 13 projects underway or nearing completion. The project goals for the GABI-Mirae-KNA seminars are to develop cooperation strategies between the two countries
Small modular reactors (SMRs) represent the next generation of nuclear energy innovation and are 300 MW or less. Imagining SMRs as a way to generate electricity is a narrow focus; SMRs contribute a paradigm shift in heavy industry, desalination, and food production all of which are greenhouse gas intensive with current technologies. Currently, the global
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The Versatile Test Reactor (VTR) is a scientific user facility capable of performing 300MW scale, fast neutron irradiation tests and experiments which is not possible today in the United States or its allies. It will support research, development and demonstration of innovative nuclear energy technologies with a focus on fuels, materials and sensors in representative environments.
Offshore wind energy is zero-carbon electricity that is closer to population centers, with stronger and more consistent wind speeds, and where larger projects are possible. The United States has a goal to deploy 30 GW of offshore wind by 2030, but it is still a nascent industry in the United States. Deployment challenges include the
Steel is one of the top three carbon emitters in the world and is classified as a hard-to-decarbonize sector. Challengingly, steel is the single most important material for infrastructure and development. The industry needs to reduce emissions, and nuclear energy can help decarbonize steel by creating hydrogen, generating electricity, and creating very high temperatures for
