NUCLEAR ENERGY: OECD NUCLEAR ENERGY AGENCY LAUNCHES STUDY ON IMPACT OF LIBERALISATION.

Europe Energy, March, 1999

Summary:Recognising the importance of the potential impact of regulatory reform in the electricity sector on nuclear power, the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has launched a study to review the effects of this reform on nuclear power generation. The expert group in charge is expected to complete its work within two years and then publish a report.

According to the NEA, regulatory reform in the power sector is likely to have a significant impact on the future of nuclear programmes. Indeed, power generators may be reluctant to invest in capital-intensive nuclear power plants and may prefer options bringing a quicker returns.

The Paris-based Agency says that it is generally understood that nuclear...

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