Maintaining a high level of rigorous nuclear safety and radiation protection in an ambitious context From left to right Pierre‑Marie ABADIE, Chairman Stéphanie GUÉNOT BRESSON, Commissioner Olivier DUBOIS, Commissioner Géraldine PINA, Commissioner Jean‑Luc LACHAUME, Commissioner Montrouge, 1 March 2025 he safety level of the nuclear facilities was satisfactory in 2024, with considerable mobilisation around the performance of the fourth periodic safety reviews of the 900 Megawatts electric (MWe) reactors, stabilised production levels in the Melox plant and efforts by the industrial sector to improve manufacturing quality. In the medical field, the level of radiation protection is also considered to be satisfactory, despite some points warranting particular vigilance. At a time when nuclear energy is set to be a key component of the French energy system for the long-term, the French Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ASNR) recalls that: • anticipation is required in order to take decisions informed by the best knowledge and underpinned by a questioning attitude that is attentive to weak signals; • the long-term future of the facilities must aim for the best safety standards, including by comparison with the projects for more modern facilities that will be replacing them; • physical and time margins must be maintained to be able to deal with contingencies without compromising safety. T 2 ABSTRACTS – ASN Report on the state of nuclear safety and radiation protection in France in 2024 EDITORIAL BY THE COMMISSION
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