Energy Transition Norway

Nuclear Energy in Norway: Will It Strengthen Energy Security? Status and Challenges

This workshop explores the role of nuclear energy in Norway in the context of energy security and the future energy system. Through research-based perspectives, system-level analysis and a concrete project case, the session will examine both the potential and the challenges of nuclear power in a Norwegian setting.

The workshop aims to move beyond general statements and contribute to a realistic, evidence-based discussion of issues such as energy security, costs and uncertainty, fuel supply, long-term waste management and institutional requirements. Bringing together researchers, industry representatives and decision-makers, the session offers a politically neutral arena for informed dialogue on whether and how nuclear energy could contribute to a secure and sustainable future energy system.

Programme overview

What	Time	Who
Coffee & networking	09:00–09:20
Welcome and introduction	09:20–09:35	Hege Elisabeth Anglevik, Energy Transition Norway (ETN)
Opening presentation: Nuclear energy, energy security and realism	09:35–09:55	Thomas Alan Adams, NTNU, Team Nuclear
Status of nuclear energy in Norway and implications for energy security	09:55–10:25	István Szöke, Institute for Energy Technology (IFE)
Project perspective: Trondheimsleia Nuclear Power	10:25–10:40	Ola Borten Moe, Trondheimsleia Kjernekraft AS / Norsk Kjernekraft
Break	10:40–10:50
Panel discussion and open Q&A: Can nuclear energy strengthen energy security in Norway?	10:50–11:30	A moderated discussion with contributions from NTNU, the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), and Norsk Kjernekraft, followed by an open Q&A with questions from the audience.
Light lunch & mingling	11:30–12:00