2023/2109(INI) Small modular reactors
Lead committee dossier:
Progress: Procedure completed
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Lead | ITRE |
BOGOVIČ Franc ( EPP)
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BERGKVIST Erik ( S&D),
GROŠELJ Klemen ( Renew),
CARÊME Damien ( Verts/ALE),
BORCHIA Paolo ( ID),
ROOS Robert ( ECR)
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Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
RoP 54
Legal Basis:
RoP 54Events
2023/12/12
EP - Text adopted by Parliament, single reading
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2023/12/12
EP - Decision by Parliament
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2023/12/11
EP - Debate in Parliament
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2023/12/06
EP - Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading
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2023/12/06
EP - Committee report tabled for plenary
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2023/11/28
EP - Vote in committee
2023/09/26
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2023/08/24
EP - Committee draft report
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2023/07/12
EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2023/07/10
EP - BOGOVIČ Franc (EPP) appointed as rapporteur in ITRE
Documents
- Text adopted by Parliament, single reading: T9-0456/2023
- Decision by Parliament: T9-0456/2023
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A9-0408/2023
- Committee report tabled for plenary: A9-0408/2023
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE753.581
- Committee draft report: PE751.739
- Committee draft report: PE751.739
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE753.581
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A9-0408/2023
- Text adopted by Parliament, single reading: T9-0456/2023
Activities
- Franc BOGOVIČ
Plenary Speeches (2)
- 2023/12/11 Small modular reactors (debate)
- 2023/12/11 Small modular reactors (debate)
- Maria da Graça CARVALHO
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Small modular reactors (debate)
- Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Small modular reactors (debate)
- Klemen GROŠELJ
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Small modular reactors (debate)
- Mick WALLACE
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Small modular reactors (debate)
- Marek Paweł BALT
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Small modular reactors (debate)
- Johan NISSINEN
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Small modular reactors (debate)
- François THIOLLET
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Small modular reactors (debate)
Votes
Small modular reactors – A9-0408/2023 – Franc Bogovič – Motion for a resolution #
2023/12/12 Outcome: +: 409, -: 173, 0: 31
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2023/2109(INI)
2023/09/26
ITRE
303 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 24 a (new) – having regard to the Nuclear Illustrative Programme (PINC) (COM(2017) 237 final) released in May 2017,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 30 a (new) – having regard to the report on 'World Energy Scenarios' by the World Energy Council1a _________________ 1a https://www.worldenergy.org/assets/downl oads/World-Energy-Scenarios-2016_Full- Report.pdf
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Encourages the use of SMRs for low-carbon hydrogen production; reminds that vast amounts of new electricity generation capacity is needed to ensure the scale of hydrogen production envisaged by the EU; calls for all low carbon energy carriers to be treated equally;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Encourages the use of SMRs for
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Encourages the use of SMRs for low-carbon hydrogen production, as global hydrogen demand is expected to massively expand by 2050;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Recognises the potential role of SMRs for industrial heat production, in particular in hard-to-abate industries such as cement, pulp, chemical, and steel;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Recognises the potential role of SMRs for
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Recognises the potential role of SMRs for industrial heat and steam production;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Recognises the potential role of SMRs for industrial heat and steam production;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 30 b (new) Amendment 110 #
8. Acknowledges the potential of SMRs for district heating and cooling; Reminds that heating and cooling constitute approximately half of all EU energy consumption, and majority of this is still covered by fossil fuels; Acknowledges that SMRs can provide decarbonized, low temperature heat to the district heating systems; Notes that SMRs can be designed to produce only heat and therefore operated at lower temperature and pressure;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Acknowledges the potential of SMRs for district heating; reminds that heating and cooling constitute approximately half of all Unions energy consumption; acknowledges that SMRs can provide low carbon, low temperature heat to the district heating systems; notes that SMRs can be designed to produce only heat and therefore operated at lower temperature and pressure;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Acknowledges the potential of SMRs for district heating and cooling; highlights that SMRs can provide decarbonized, low temperature heat to district heating systems;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Acknowledges the European nuclear fuel supply chain as a strategic asset and the important role it will play in supporting the evolution of the next generation of reactor technology.
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Acknowledges the potential of SMRs for competitive and sustainable water desalination;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Acknowledges the potential of SMRs for water desalination;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Acknowledges the potential SMRs can have for rural areas;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Recognises the potential role of SMRs for electrical production increment and grid stabilisation in the context of renewable energy penetration;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Acknowledges the potential SMRs can have for communities that are lacking connection to the electricity grid;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the EU is a party to the Paris Agreement and has committed to reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 c (new) 8c. Emphasises that the internal competition around SMR is intense with strong political and commercial initiatives already launched;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 d (new) 8d. Notes that the contribution of SMRs to the European energy independence is highly dependent on the location of their value chain on European territory;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Emphasises that so far, no SMRs have been commercially operated in the world, but that more than 80 SMR designs are currently at different stages of development and deployment in 18 countries; stresses that the EU should therefore not get left behind in the global race for leadership in the future SMR market. Not least the increasing number of EU countries relaunching projects for large-scale reactors, small modular reactors, or research projects on their own soil, justify the need to put nuclear and renewable projects on an equal footing;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Emphasises that so far,
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Emphasises that so far, no SMRs have been commercially operated in the world, but that more than 80 SMR designs are currently at different stages of development and deployment in 18 countries; stresses that the EU should therefore
Amendment 125 #
9. Emphasises that so far,
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Emphasises that the European nuclear sector is a
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Emphasises that the European
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Emphasises that the European nuclear sector is a
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Emphasises that
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas global energy demand is expected to increase by 30% by 2040, as of IEA New Policies Scenario; whereas demand for electricity might double by 2060 according to the World Energy Council;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Emphasises that nuclear power production is strategic to achieve the energy transition under the right conditions, furthermore SMRs could also create additional industrial opportunities beyond the traditional nuclear sector and could open perspective for new players to enter the nuclear supply chain, and strengthen EU competitiveness, like the shipyards or manufacturing industry;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Recognizes that the extent of SMRs' contribution to European energy independence greatly relies on the localization of their value chain within European territory; underlines that an EU-based value chain will also strengthen the skills and know-how around this technology; calls therefore for a European preference in future public procurements related to SMRs;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Emphasises that continued investment in SMRs and new nuclear capabilities to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels will require tangible and meaningful policy support for the wider nuclear fuel supply chain to preserve Europe’s domestic capabilities, improve its strategic autonomy, and meet increased fuel demand for advanced nuclear fuels.
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Stresses the need for technology neutral legislation in the fields of energy and climate in order to create fair competition in the energy market;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Recognises that
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Recognises that a growing number of Member States are considering nuclear for their energy mix, hence the need to coordinate efforts, and the opportunity for these Member States to jointly develop a European SMR;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Recognises that a growing number of Member States are considering nuclear for their energy mix, emphasises the need for nuclear energy to achieve the climate goals of climate neutrality by 2050;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Notes that the European action plan signed by the Nuclear Alliance acknowledges that nuclear power may provide up to 150 GW of electricity capacity by 2050 thanks to the continued operation of existing plants, the construction of new large reactors and the development of SMRs in the EU;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Highlights that nuclear power can provide stability and predictability to energy grids thanks to the continued operation of exisiting plants, the construction of new large reactors and the development of SMRs in the EU;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 b (new) 11b. Notes that the Nuclear Alliance asked the European Commission to actively support the pre-partnership on SMR and bring it to a full partnership;
Amendment 14 #
Aa. (new) whereas the EU will experience increasing demand for electricity in achieving the green transition;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Recognises that
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Recognises that as electrification is a key element in all transition scenarios,
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Recognises that as electrification is a key element in all transition scenarios, nuclear energy,
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Regrets the European Commission's long-standing hostile policy towards nuclear power; points out that, while SMRs offer valuable benefits, they will not be sufficient to achieve our ambition of carbon neutrality, and the deployment of nuclear power will require investment in high-power generators;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Notes that in order to achieve the Union climate goals clean energy will play a crucial role in the transition from fossil fuels, acknowledges the important role nuclear energy will have in the transition;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Welcomes the creation of the so- called ‘European SMR partnership’ in the form of a collaboration scheme involving industrial stakeholders, research and technological organisations, interested customers, European regulators and the Commission; calls on the Commission to bring it to a full partnership by the end of 2023;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. (new) Recognises the important role of nuclear energy in limiting our dependence on third countries and achieving energy security and stable energy prices within the European Union;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 4 Adapted policy and regulatory framework
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 4 a (new) Reminds that SMRs can support the integration of intermittent energy production to the system with flexible production.
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A b (new) Ab. whereas, according to the European Commission, the EU needs to double its electricity production in order to keep up with the energy transition which includes the electrification of sectors such as heating, cooling, and transportation;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Recognises that a basic condition for SMRs to develop in the EU is to ensure that a conducive policy and regulatory framework is in place. Calls on the Commission to ensure that SMRs receive the same support as other low-carbon energy sources in all future EU legislation related to the energy transition, in line with the EU principle of “technological neutrality”;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14.
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Recognises that a basic condition for SMRs to develop in the EU is to ensure that a conducive policy and regulatory framework is in place as well as that the principal of technology neutrality is applied in current and future legislation;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Recognises that a basic condition for SMRs to develop in the EU is to ensure that a conducive
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Recognises that a basic condition for SMRs to develop in the EU is to ensure that a technology-neutral conducive policy and long-term regulatory framework is in place, particularly in the field of competition, energy market and safety;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Recognises that a basic condition for SMRs to develop in the EU is to ensure that a technology-neutral conducive policy and regulatory framework is in place, particularly in the field of competition, energy market and safety;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Recognises that a basic condition for SMRs to develop in the EU is to ensure
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Recognises that a basic condition for SMRs to develop in the EU is to ensure that a conducive policy and regulatory framework which facilitates connection to the grid is in place;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to recognize nuclear and SMR as a strategic clean technology for a successful transition;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 b (new) 14b. Emphasises that the development of the know-how of the nuclear industry, an adequate regulatory framework, and supportive public policies are necessary to foster the development of SMRs;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Recognises that the implementation of appropriate contractual and financial mechanisms
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Recognises that the implementation of appropriate contractual and financial mechanisms
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Recognises that
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Recognises that the implementation of appropriate contractual and financial mechanisms
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Recognises that the implementation of appropriate contractual and financial mechanisms (such as long-term bilateral contracts, power purchase agreements, etc.) is needed to provide long-term predictability;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Recognises that the implementation of appropriate and long-term contractual and financial mechanisms is needed to provide long-term predictability;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission to launch a specific industrial strategy for SMRs;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission to launch a specific industrial strategy for SMRs, that includes a focus on efficient permitting procedures, access to finance and stable supply chains, all aiming to enable the deployment of EU domestic SMR technologies and develop a framework for the international commercial promotion of SMRs;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission to launch a specific industrial strategy for SMRs, in order to guarantee sufficient incentives to promote them in terms of targets, efforts to facilitate authorisation procedures and access to funding, as is the case for renewable energies;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission to launch a specific industrial strategy for SMRs and the nuclear fuel supply chain to support the roll-out of the next generation of nuclear reactors;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the E
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission to launch a specific industrial strategy for SMRs that includes a focus on efficient permitting procedures, access to finance and stable supply chains;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16.
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 – subparagraph 1 (new) Recognizes the necessity to protect the vulnerability of IT systems needed for functioning of SMR due to the risk of cyber-attacks; emphasizes that cybersecurity need to be considered as a fundamental part of overall nuclear security
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Recognizes the essential role of nuclear power in general, to balance the electricity grid, which needs to be reflected in the EU electricity market reform regarding SMRs;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Calls on the European Investment Bank to provide loans to finance SMR construction;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Recognises that the work stream needs to work on characterisation of the European and non-European export markets, by examining i) decarbonisation needs; ii) the services likely to be provided by SMR; iii) the competitiveness of the technology; iv) the potential applications of SMR (heat, hydrogen, desalination);
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17.
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Emphasises th
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Emphasises that decisions on front-end as well as back-end issues should be taken early in the development phase, with the active involvement of the fuel cycle industry to optimise and validate new concepts, with a view on life- cycle operating costs and long-term security of supply as well as spent fuel and radioactive waste management programs. This early involvement of fuel cycle players is key to enable an easier and faster commercial deployment;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine has shown vulnerabilities in the European Union energy system, whereas the EU must mitigate its own risks of external dependence in terms of energy supplies and move towards a self-sufficient energy system;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Underlines that SMRs offer the opportunity to accompany both the transition towards a climate neutral economy and the increasing energy demand, since they can be deployed quickly and at lower cost;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Emphasises that nuclear
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Emphasises that
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Emphasises that clear support and uniform principle from public authorities to guarantee the competitiveness of the SMR supply chain will be essential in enabling service providers to take a long- term view and accelerate their projects to meet the market window of opportunity;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Points out that SMRs present similar concerns as large nuclear power plants in terms of nuclear waste management, accident risks, vulnerability to terrorist attacks and the risk of nuclear proliferation; is therefore concerned about the multiplication of location sites leading to a multiplication of risks and the need for increased safety;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Calls on the Commission to investigate if Member States are interested in a Joint procurement platform for SMRs to achieve scale, coordination and cost reduction;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 b (new) 18b. Emphasies the need for fast permitting procedures when SMRs are market ready, encourages the Commission to urgently review the possibilities of speeding up the permit processes for the rollout of SMRs;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 6 Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the EU must mitigate its own risks of external dependence, ensure its strategic autonomy and enhance its supply chain resilience in terms of energy supplies;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Recognises that the business model of SMR producers will rely on the series effect of building a large number of similar SMRs in different countries;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Recognises that the business model of SMR producers
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19.
Amendment 193 #
19.
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Recognises that the business model of SMR producers will rely on the series effect of building a large number of similar SMRs in different countries; notes that
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 b (new) 19b. Calls on the Commission to propose a congruent framework to fast- track the licensing and permitting of SMRs, applicable to all administrative procedures, akin to the provisions as laid down in article 16 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources ;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20.
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Emphasises the need to identify the elements for establishing
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20.
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 24 b (new) – having regard to the conclusions of the European Nuclear Energy Forum in 2022 which highlights the contribution of nuclear energy for the security of supply of the EU and in the fight against climate change,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the EU must mitigate its
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20.
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Notes that despite most other areas having been standardized by the EU, in order to facilitate movement and exchange on the internal market, nuclear power remains a noticeable exception, which needs to be addressed in order for nuclear power to benefit from European integration and realize its full potential with regard to the Green transition; stresses that the incentives to invest in nuclear energy can be greatly improved through a common European framework;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. E
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21.
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Emphasises that regulatory bodies should create the conditions to
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Emphasises that regulatory bodies should create, including by means of multilateral agreements and cooperation, the conditions to ease the licensing process of SMRs;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Emphasises that regulatory bodies and national authorities should create the conditions to ease the licensing process of SMRs;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. 21a. (new): Stresses the overriding importance of guaranteeing, also taking into account mutual interactions, the three essential 'S's of using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes (safety, security and safeguards) and of investigating the specific and peculiar aspects of small modular reactors and their fuel cycles;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 b (new) 21b. 21b. (new): Invites European utilities to develop specific requirements for the use of small modular reactors and their electrical and non-electrical applications, also in cooperation with other international utilities.
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 7 Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Recognises the need to sufficiently explore and identify all possible options for financing European SMR production and the related supply chain; calls on the Commission and the Member States to assess available funding sources for the deployment of SMRs at Union and Member State level and if deemed suitable, to outline a plan for addressing funding shortfalls;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Recognises the need to sufficiently explore and identify all possible options for
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Recognises the need to sufficiently explore and identify all possible options for financing European SMR production, which has very high capital costs; calls in this regard on the EIB to align its energy lending policy with EU taxonomy and support investment in SMR production;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Recognises the
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Recognises the need to sufficiently explore and identify all possible options for financing European SMR production and scale-up;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Recognises the need to sufficiently explore and identify all possible options for financing European SMR production and scale up;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Emphasises that the domestic production of SMRs could be facilitated by numerous levers such as private investments, national subsidies, European funds, and European Investment Bank loans;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas nuclear is anticipated to be an integral part of the future energy mix, according to both the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the International Energy Agency (IEA);
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Expresses the need to place nuclear and SMRs among the technologies recognised by the Net Zero Industry Act, the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform and the future Sovereignty Fund;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Expresses the need to place SMRs among the technologies recognised by the Net Zero Industry Act as well as within the framework of EU rules on state aid,;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Expresses the need to place nuclear technologies, including SMRs among the strategic technologies recognised by the Net Zero Industry Act;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Expresses the need to place SMRs and nuclear energy among the technologies recognised by the Net Zero Industry Act;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Expresses the need to place SMRs among the technologies recognised as strategic by the Net Zero Industry Act;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23a. Stresses the need to include nuclear technologies such as SMRs in future legislation regarding industry and energy, such as the Net-Zero Industry Act;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes the fact that the Euratom research and training programme already funds research projects related to the safety and licensing of SMR technologies; emphasises, however, that more coordinated funding is needed, focused on the factors enabling the rapid development and use of technology in Europe;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes the fact that the Euratom research and training programme already funds research projects related to the safety and licensing of SMR technologies; emphasises, however, that more coordinated funding is
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24.
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes the fact that the Euratom research and training programme already funds research projects related to the safety and licensing of SMR and AMR technologies; emphasises, however, that more coordinated funding is needed;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. Whereas the EU energy mix and future electricity market shall ensure constant, reliable and carbon-free power to EU industries and citizens;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Recommends the establishment of inclusive access to EU funding beyond Euratom funds, thus allowing the nuclear sector to participate in broader EU funding initiatives it is currently excluded from;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Calls for inclusive access to EU funding beyond Euratom funds, thereby allowing the nuclear sector to participate in broader EU funding initiatives it is currently excluded from;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Calls on the Commission to establish partnerships between EU member states, private investors, and European banks to finance SMRs and nuclear power;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Calls for
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Calls for the establishment of a dedicated European structure for SMRs such as a new
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Calls for the establishment of a
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Calls for the establishment of a
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25a. Believes that such Joint Undertaking or Industrial Alliance on SMRs should prepare and coordinate a comprehensive programme of activities also for the construction of an Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program for SMRs;
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) Amendment 24 #
Ba. whereas nuclear energy is zero- emission energy and nuclear technologies do not contribute to climate change;
Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 b (new) 25b. Emphasises that European financial support is also needed to launch feasibility studies or lead to significant job creation and promote high-quality traineeships and the reskilling or upskilling of workers;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 c (new) 25c. Asks the Commission to clarify the yearly budget available for research, innovation, development and deployment of SMRs and prepare a road map of planned auctions and, where appropriate, make a legislative proposal for a financial instrument targeting and encouraging also private investments in this field;
Amendment 242 #
25d. Expresses concerns about the overall budget for SMRs compared to the subsidies given by economic partners and competitors, in particular China, Russia and the USA; encourages the Commission to expand the share of the Innovation Fund and use the midterm review of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) to increase the resources allocated for the development and deployment of SMRs if needed;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Emphasises that a robust, capable and reliable supply chain is critical for the success of mass-produced SMRs; is concerned about the rapid increase in demand and use of materials that large- scale production of SMRs may entail; recalls the European Union's extreme dependency on imported uranium and the impact on its sovereignty and energy security of supply; notes that, in 2021, the European Union relied only on five countries for 96% of its natural uranium supplies including around 20% from Russia;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Emphasises that a robust, capable and reliable supply chain, as much as possible in the European Union, is critical for the success of mass-produced SMRs;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Emphasises that a robust, capable and reliable EU-based supply chain is critical for the success of mass-produced SMRs;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Emphasises that a robust, capable and reliable EU-based supply chain is critical for the success of mass-produced SMRs;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Emphasises that a robust, capable and reliable supply chain is critical for the success of
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas, in light of the anticipated high future demand for electricity, it is prudent to consider the extension of the operational lifetimes of existing nuclear power facilities;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Calls on the European Commission to carry out an EU-wide assessment to identify potential shortfalls in the supply chain;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Recognises the importance of identifying the main challenges in adapting the value chain to the specific characteristics of SMRs compared with high-power reactors and the need for consultations both with vendors and a large number of supply chain suppliers, as well as with the utilities that will have to acquire and subsequently operate these reactors;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Recognises the importance of identifying the main challenges in adapting the value chain to the specific characteristics of SMRs compared with
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Recognises the importance of identifying the main challenges in adapting the value chain to the specific characteristics of SMRs compared with
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Recognises the importance of the nuclear fuel supply chain to the roll-out of SMRs and that many SMRs will require new fuel types with varying levels of technological readiness;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Recognizes the need for adaptations in the fuel cycle to meet the requirements of SMRs and underlines the importance of investments in additional facilities;
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Acknowledges both the adaptations needed in the fuel cycle to supply SMR, and the investments needs for additional facilities;
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 b (new) 27b. Encourages the efforts of the European nuclear industry to secure the supply of the new types of fuels, or Advanced Fuels, needed for the new generation of reactor technology. European Advanced Fuels will feed SMR’s globally;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 b (new) 27b. Encourages the efforts of the European industry to secure the supply of the new types of fuels needed for some SMRs;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 b (new) 27b. Highlights the importance of ensuring a reliable European supply of the new types of fuels required by certain SMRs;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas nuclear power is a zero- emission clean energy source, which has the potential to significantly contribute to the EU's climate goals;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 c (new) 27c. Recognises the need to support the development of a domestic nuclear fuel supply chain to produce advanced fuels on a commercial scale, which has the potential to create additional jobs, reduce dependencies on Russian imports, and make the EU more competitive;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 c (new) 27c. Notes that European strategy and reflection are needed specifically on the plants in which SMRs will be manufactured;
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 d (new) 27d. Emphasises that the opportunity of including standardised equipment and high quality industrial commercial grade components within SMR designs can greatly contribute to supply chain optimisation and associated processes by reducing regulatory controls and approval times;
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Recognises the need to define a comprehensive research and development (R&D) roadmap that meets
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28a. Welcomes that in collaboration with the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the Euratom community is opening up EU research infrastructures and supporting access to unique nuclear research infrastructures in Europe;
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 b (new) 28b. Emphasises that to maintain the highest safety and radiation protection standards, it is crucial to keep the need for experimenting, testing and qualifying novel fuels, materials and technologies for the whole lifecycle of advanced SMRs, training and human capacity-building, disseminating knowledge and bridging the gap between research and industry;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 c (new) 28c. Welcomes the Horizon Europe and Digital Europe Programme initiatives that bring new benefits in additive manufacturing, digital technologies, robotics and artificial intelligence and emphasises that synergies between the Euratom Programme and other EU Programmes should be implemented;
Amendment 267 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 Amendment 268 #
29. Emphasises that R&
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Emphasises that R&D should support all different generations of SMRs and not only focus on the needs of the first generation of SMR light water reactors
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas energy demand exceeds supply in the Union, which as a consequence faces an energy crisis;
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Recognises that increased EU resources for R&D in state-of-the-art nuclear power are needed;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30.
Amendment 273 #
30. Recognises that increased resources for R&D in
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Recognises the
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Recognises the need to develop training in key nuclear
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Recognises the need
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Recognises the need to develop training in key nuclear construction skills all along the value chain;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 – point 1 (new) (1) Recognises the importance of refining existing training in key nuclear construction skills to align them with the unique requirements of SMRs, while also ensuring the prevention of skill shortages in areas under high demand;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B c (new) Bc. whereas nuclear energy contributes to improving the dimension of energy security , since: a. fuel and operating costs are relatively low and stable; b. it can generate electricity continuously for extended periods; and c. it can make a positive contribution to the stable functioning of electricity systems (e.g. maintaining grid frequency);
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 – point 2 (new) (2) Underlines the importance of strategic workforce planning.
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 – point 3 (new) (3) Emphasises that such planning should be forward-looking and adaptable, taking into account the potential shifts in skill requirements for the deployment of SMRs, especially within the supply chain and for SMRs.
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new) 31a. Emphasizes the importance of strategic workforce planning, which should be forward-looking and adaptable to potential shifts in skill requirements for the deployment of SMRs;
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new) 31a. Underlines the importance of strategic workforce planning;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32.
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Recognises the need to provide uniform rules regarding the responsibility of SMR owners or licensees for the handling and storage of radioactive waste, the supply of fuel, as well as for the recycling of spent nuclear fuel, which must be carried out with a view to reducing long-lived waste and minimising geological disposal;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Recognises the
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Recognises the need to provide uniform existing rules regarding the responsibility of SMR owners for the safe handling and storage of radioactive waste, as well as for the recycling of spent nuclear fuel;
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Recognises the need to provide
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B d (new) Bd. whereas in certain Member States, available land resources are limited; and whereas nuclear power is an extremely dense source of energy resulting into approximately 150 to 500 times more electricity per square kilometre than wind and solar energy sources;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Recognises the need to provide uniform rules regarding the responsibility of SMR owners for the safe handling and storage of radioactive waste, as well as for the recycling of spent nuclear fuel;
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 a (new) 32a. Highlights the availability of safe waste disposal solutions, notably deep geological repositories as widely endorsed by the scientific, technological, and regulatory communities, as affirmed by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre; acknowledges that some Member States are nearing completion of their national deep geological disposal facilities, expected to commence operations in the coming decade; and underscores the potential of AMRs to integrate radioactive waste into their processes, promoting a circular economy;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 a (new) 32a. Welcomes the latest R&D efforts offering promising perspectives for improvement in the field of nuclear waste management, recycling and reuse; underlines the major importance of reuse regarding the stability of supply;
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 a (new) 32a. Notes the potential of some type of SMRs in terms of waste minimisation (reduction of volume and radiotoxicity of waste);
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 b (new) 32b. Calls for the establishment of a specific strategy on closing the nuclear fuel cycle based on innovative technologies developers' support;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 c (new) 32c. Reminds, that according to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, for high-level radioactive waste and spent fuel, there is a broad consensus amongst the scientific, technological and regulatory communities that final disposal in deep geological repositories is the most effective and safest feasible solution which can ensure that no significant harm is caused to human life and the environment for the required timespan; acknowledges that some Member States are in an advanced stage of implementation of their national deep geological disposal facilities, which are expected to start operation within the present decade;
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Stresses the need for an annual report by the Commission assessing progress in the development of SMRs; Asks that this report also evaluate the geographical breakdown of funding, the number of jobs created, changes in supply and demand, the cost of SMRs deployment, the development of dedicated SMRs infrastructures and evaluates the technical feasibility, licensing, siting, financing, supply chain, engagement, and fuel progress from different SMR reactors;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Stresses the need for
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Stresses the need for an bi-annual report by the Commission assessing progress in the development
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Stresses the need for an annual report by the Commission assessing progress in the development of SMRs and in cross-border cooperation;
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 24 c (new) – having regard to the Nuclear Alliance’s joint statement of 16 May 2023,
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B e (new) Be. whereas a phase-out of fossil fuels for power generation in the EU cannot be successful by deploying renewables and phasing out nuclear, due to the necessity of a back-up system for intermittent renewable electricity generation;
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new) 33a. Calls on the Commission to eagerly engage and the development of SMRs projects and especially prepare a legal framework regarding the technology choice, revisiting and harmonising licensing frameworks, and other legal challenges;
Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Calls on
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Calls on the Co
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B f (new) Bf. whereas nuclear energy is devoid of air pollution;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the innovative developments in nuclear power technology, particularly small modular reactors (SMRs), represent a promising pathway
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the innovative developments in nuclear power technology, particularly
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the innovative developments in nuclear power technology, particularly small modular reactors (SMRs), represent a promising pathway towards achieving the Union’s energy and climate objectives and offer considerable opportunities in terms of electricity
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the innovative developments in nuclear power technology, particularly small modular reactors (SMRs), represent a promising pathway towards achieving the Union’s energy and climate objectives and offer considerable opportunities in terms of electricity production, heat for industrial
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas, the
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas nuclear power plants can be sited at the same sites where fossil fuel- fired power plants are located, and require approximately the same area as such plants, which implies savings on infrastructure to connect to the network;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas, Small modular reactors (SMRs) are nuclear reactors in a range of power typically between 10 and 300 MW, and designed to be built in factories in a standardised modular form;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. whereas many of the benefits of SMRs are inherently linked to the nature of their design (small and modular): integral designs, inherent safety, lower core inventories, improved modularisation and manufacturability, enhanced flexibility; moreover they offer savings in cost and construction time, and they can be deployed incrementally to match increasing energy demand;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 25 Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. whereas under the current EU and Member State policies, many benefits are extended to renewable energy, while they are not available to nuclear energy (direct and indirect subsidies; mandatory, guaranteed minimum share for renewable energy in the energy mix; procedures and rules related to grid access and operational processes; etc.);
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C c (new) Cc. whereas specific climate and energy dialogues on SMRs could promote best practices and solutions, bring new business and collaboration opportunities and help Member States identify and reflect on possible gaps to implementation; whereas such dialogues can contribute to building the SMR business model further and present solutions to decarbonise the industry;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C d (new) Cd. whereas further EU efforts should be made to evaluate and capture the future contributions of SMRs to the EU's power system reliability;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas SMRs offer a lower initial capital investment, greater scalability and siting flexibility for locations unable to accommodate more traditional larger reactors, and now have the potential for enhanced safety and security compared to earlier designs benefits due to the use of novel cooling systems and fuels which offer new functionality, including inherent safety, simpler build, more efficient operation, higher outlet temperatures, reduced waste volumes and improved operational economics;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas SMRs offer a lower initial capital investment, greater scalability and siting flexibility for locations unable to accommodate more traditional larger reactors, and now have the potential for
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas SMRs offer a lower initial capital investment, greater scalability and siting flexibility for locations unable to accommodate more traditional larger reactors such as Overseas Countries and Territories of the European Union, allowing them to achieve their energetic autonomy, and now have the potential for enhanced safety and security compared to earlier designs;
Amendment 46 #
D. whereas SMRs offer a lower initial capital investment, greater scalability and siting flexibility for locations unable to accommodate more traditional larger reactors, and now have the potential for enhanced safety and security
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas SMRs is deemed to offer a lower initial capital investment
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas SMRs offer a lower initial capital investment, greater scalability and siting flexibility for locations unable to accommodate more traditional larger reactors, and now have the potential for
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the deployment of SMRs can help drive economic growth, create jobs and contribute to the EU’s global competitiveness as well as make EU a continent for investments in this rapidly developing sphere of technology;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 26 Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the deployment of SMRs
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. Whereas there are currently only three SMRs operating in the world, including two in Russia that were launched nine years later than scheduled and with performance below expected standards; whereas the third SMR, operating in China, was only functional for a few hours in 2021 and whereas an additional project of adding 18 more units to it was abandoned because of increased costs;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. Whereas EU competitors and trade partners are massively investing domestically and abroad to gain leadership in next generation nuclear; whereas continued R&D in nuclear energy provision will be decisive for the European nuclear industry to regain global leadership;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas to successfully commercialise SMRs in the next decade, Europe and its Member States will have to start proactively planning today; whereas investments will have to stepped up now if SMRs are to have a role in Europe’s decarbonisation;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E b (new) Eb. whereas there is a growing interest for deploying SMR in the EU, involvement of fuel cycle actors should be considered since the early stage of the project;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the Commission, in its declaration of 4 April 2023 on EU SMRs 2030, welcomed the collaborative efforts
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. Whereas nuclear power could provide up to 150 GW of installed capacity by 2050 to the European Union and, taking into account retirements, the nuclear energy sector would contribute directly and indirectly to 450,000 employees in the EU over the next 30 years, including 200,000 highly skilled people, according to the Nuclear Alliance;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas modern nuclear power is distinguished by a high degree of safety;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas the Commission has emphasised that nuclear and radiation protection expertise is needed across the Member States to ensure the safety, security and safeguarding of existing and future nuclear power plants
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G a (new) Ga. whereas the Nuclear Alliance in its declaration on May 16, 2023, recognised that nuclear, including SMRs, could contribute up to 150 GW of electricity capacity by 2050, with the aim of maintaining the current 25% share of electricity production in the EU;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 27 a (new) – having regards to the report of the French Energy Regulatory Commission of 27 July 2023 on the costs of nuclear power plants;
Amendment 60 #
Ga. Whereas the deployment of SMRs can largely contribute to the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate industries;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G a (new) Ga. whereas nothing in the EIB’s statutes prevents it from financing nuclear technology and infrastructure,
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G b (new) Gb. whereas the deployment of SMR can largely contribute to the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate industries;
Amendment 63 #
1. Welcomes the Commission declaration on EU SMRs 2030, which emphasises the role of research, innovation, education and training in the safety of SMRs in the EU and the need for all sectors to contribute to the transformation of the EU’s economy to achieve climate neutrality, energy security and strategic autonomy. Calls for a new comprehensive strategy on the use of nuclear energy and SMRs for the EU, in order to promote nuclear energy in the same way as renewable energy projects;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Acknowledges that the climate crisis is too complex a challenge, and the stakes too high to limit the tools to solve it; believes that the EU should focus on a range of solutions, including low-carbon energy supplies, to amplify its chances to reaching net zero by 2050;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Underlines the potential of nuclear power and SMRs
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Underlines th
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Underlines that nuclear energy is reliable, cheap, and clean, also in the sense that there is minimal waste from modern nuclear processes, and highlights the potential of nuclear power and SMRs in contributing to the EU’s clean energy goals;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Underlines the potential of nuclear power and SMRs in contributing to the EU’s clean energy goals and in accompanying the transition towards a climate neutral economy;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 29 a (new) – having regard to the DG ENERGY report of 9 October 2019 entitled ‘Benchmarking of nuclear technical requirements against WENRA safety reference levels, EU regulatory framework and IAEA standards' (ENER/D2/2016-677);
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Underlines the potential of nuclear
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Underlines the
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Underlines the potential of nuclear power
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Underlines the potential of nuclear power and SMRs in contributing to the EU’s clean energy and climate goals;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Emphasises that SMRs represent a great potential for low-price energy production, given their limited construction costs and maintenance needs, while being less water-demanding for their cooling systems;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Underlines the importance of a robust and self-sufficient energy system in the EU, notes the potential SMRs can have in achieving this;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls for all low carbon power generation technologies to receive equal treatment by the EU in its energy and climate policies;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Calls for all open and hidden subsidies, direct and indirect, in cash or in kind, and other advantages for renewable energy (e.g. targets, priority rules, higher or guaranteed feed-in tariffs, subsidized infrastructure necessary for wind - especially on sea, deflated land use prices, etc.) to be eliminated, so that nuclear can compete on a level playing field;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Underlines that SMRs constitute an opportunity for the EU to further diversify its energy production capacity;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. Urges the Commission to comprehensively evaluate the impact of all power generation technologies on various EU interests and policies, including but not limited to habitat and species protection, the pursuit of a toxic- free environment, clean air, agricultural policy, inflation etc.;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 30 Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. Emphasises that nuclear power and SMRs are the most land-efficient energy sources (on average, per unit of electricity it needs 50 times less land compared to coal production; and 18 to 27 times less land than on-ground solar PV);
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 d (new) 2d. Recognises that SMRs do not heavily depend on environmental or weather conditions and thus could be an efficient tool to better adapt to the volatile and increasing demand, while contributing to stabilize the grid;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Calls for the development of a comprehensive strategy for the deployment of SMRs in the EU, taking into account the specific needs and circumstances of different regions and sectors; Believes that such a strategy should pave the way to establishing clear guidelines for planning, permitting and timelines, regulation and safety; Urges the European Commission to fast track this Strategy with ambition and determination before the end of this legislative term, while respecting Member States right to choose their own energy mix;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Calls for the development of a comprehensive strategy for the deployment
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Calls for the development of a comprehensive strategy for the deployment of SMRs in the EU, taking into account the specific needs and circumstances of different regions and sectors. The strategy should be prioritized by the Commission in order to urgently attract investments to this sector;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Calls for the development of a comprehensive strategy for the deployment of nuclear power generation, including SMRs in the EU, taking into account the specific needs and circumstances of different regions and sectors
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Calls for the development of a comprehensive strategy for the deployment of SMRs in the EU, taking into account the specific needs and circumstances of different regions, including remote and sparsely populated areas, and sectors;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Calls for the
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Acknowledges the benefits of a hybrid energy system combining both nuclear power, including SMRs, and renewables to help significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. SMRs are well-suited for completing an energy system, since they add flexibility and can be easily integrated alongside renewables.
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 30 a (new) – having regard to the conclusions of the European Nuclear Energy Forum in 2022 which highlights the contribution of nuclear energy for the security of supply of the EU and the fight against climate change
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Encourages the Commission and Member States to promote public awareness and understanding of the benefits of nuclear power and SMRs, and to ensure transparent and inclusive decision-making processes in this area;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 1 Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Acknowledges that SMRs have the potential to play a significant role in
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Acknowledges that SMRs
Amendment 95 #
5. Acknowledges that SMRs have the potential to play a significant role in replacing fossil fuels as well as outdated nuclear power plants17 ; _________________ 17
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Acknowledges that SMRs alongside large scale nuclear reactors have the potential to play a significant role in replacing fossil fuels17 ; _________________ 17
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Acknowledges that SMRs have the potential to play a
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Encourages the use of SMRs for electricity production;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Encourages the use of SMRs for low-carbon hydrogen production, both for its direct use in industry and for the production of sustainable synthetic fuels, as global hydrogen demand is expected to massively expand by 2050; Reminds that vast amounts of new electricity capacity is needed to ensure the required scale of hydrogen production to decarbonize European industry; Calls for all decarbonized energy carriers to be treated equally based on their carbon footprint;
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