Australia Could ‘Meet the Challenge’ of Generating Nuclear Power: ANSTO

‘I’m sure if we were required to do so, we could meet the challenge,’ ANSTO CEO Shaun Jenkinson said.

The Rhone Valley and Cruas Meysse nuclear power plant in La Coucourde, France, on Aug. 15, 2024. Antoine Boureau/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images

The head of Australia’s nuclear research agency has confirmed that the country could meet the challenge of building and operating nuclear reactors for electricity generation if required.

At a recent inquiry hearing, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) CEO Shaun Jenkinson was questioned about Australia’s current capabilities.