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Meet the French nuclear industry
- Innovation Norway France arranged a trade visit in Paris, 4–6 November 2025, including the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE). Listing classifies it as a delegation in energy. The WNE is held every two years in Paris and covers civil nuclear suppliers and services, including applications beyond power generation. Registration is closed.
- The visit aimed to build participants’ understanding of French regulation, competition and market potential; enable introductions to distributors, customers, partners, clusters and public-sector stakeholders; and raise the visibility of Norwegian and regional suppliers. The proposed schedule: 4 Nov, WNE visit with afternoon B2B sessions (Innovation Norway support on request); 5 Nov, morning meetings with EDF, CEA, ASNR and other major actors, optional exhibition meetings in the afternoon, and an Embassy networking reception; 6 Nov, visit to the Penly nuclear power station.
- Fee shown: NOK 10,100 for commercial entities; other entity types could participate without a fee by contacting the organisers. Travel and lodging were excluded. No attendee or company roster is listed. Organiser: Innovation Norway.
- The page describes France’s civilian nuclear industry as established and in a new expansion phase. It states that nuclear supplied about 68% of French electricity in 2025 and notes an ageing reactor fleet alongside climate, energy-security and industrial policy drivers. French strategy priorities include wider nuclear applications, reducing radioactive waste, recycling nuclear materials to improve autonomy, and nuclear safety/security. Plans described include six EPR2 reactors by 2050, with options for eight further units; EDF’s NUWARD small modular reactor, with industrial deployment targeted for the early 2030s; and Hexana’s modular Gen-IV systems. France 2030 was said to allocate €500 million to nuclear innovation, especially SMRs and advanced reactors.
- Potential areas for Norwegian exports and collaboration include critical materials and supply chains, simulation and control systems, robotics/automation, reactor components, engineering, decommissioning, waste treatment, and R&D. Contacts: Christophe Slim, Senior Advisor, Green Maritime, Paris (christophe.slim@innovationnorway.no; +33 785 454 698); Marc Rousselet, Investment Manager, Paris (marc.rousselet@innovationnorway.no; +33 6 67 89 85 20). The page also states that participants must follow ESG, human-rights, decent-work, environmental, anti-corruption and due-diligence standards aligned with UN Guiding Principles and OECD guidance.