Warsaw recently became the focal point of a global conversation on nuclear energy as it hosted the 25th Nuclear Inter Jura conference from November 3 to 7. For the first time in the event’s history, Poland served as the host, gathering over 350 international experts, including lawyers, scientists, and officials, to discuss legal frameworks and the future of nuclear technology—a significant milestone as the nation embarks on its own journey into nuclear energy.
Poland Poised for Nuclear Future with International Backing, Says OSGE Advisor Rumina Velshi
Rumina Velshi, former Chair of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and a board advisor at ORLEN Synthos Green Energy (OSGE), underscored the symbolic importance of Poland’s hosting role, noting the country’s ambitious plans to implement nuclear power as a cornerstone of its energy transition. “It’s symbolic and crucial that this 25th edition takes place in Poland, a nation standing at the threshold of deploying nuclear technology,” she remarked. Velshi emphasized that the development of Poland’s nuclear energy sector enjoys the full support of the international community, ready to provide expertise and share valuable insights.
OSGE Leads Poland’s Nuclear Push with SMR Technology, Partnering to Deliver Carbon-Free Energy
OSGE, the strategic partner of this year’s conference, has emerged as a leading entity in Poland’s nuclear ambitions. The company is actively involved in the introduction of small modular reactors (SMRs) to Poland’s energy mix, with a goal to decarbonize the power, heating, and industrial sectors. OSGE has partnered with GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy to bring the BWRX-300 reactors to Poland—an innovative step toward ensuring a reliable, carbon-free electricity supply for households and industry.
The event’s organizer, the International Nuclear Law Association (INLA), has promoted the study of nuclear law and the peaceful use of nuclear energy since its establishment in 1970. The INLA’s current president, Dr. Łukasz Młynarkiewicz, a former head of Poland’s National Atomic Energy Agency, welcomed this milestone as Poland joins the ranks of nations committed to building a nuclear future.