The Secretariat of Nuclear Affairs led this week in Buenos Aires the fourth edition of the Regional Workshop for Latin America and the Caribbean of the FIRST program, focused on small modular reactors, a strategic technology within the new global energy agenda.
The meeting took place from June 2 to 4 and was the first time it was held in Argentina. The activity was co-organized by the National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA) and the U.S. Department of State, with the support of Canada, and brought together delegations from nine countries in the region, as well as representatives from the contributing countries of the initiative.
Federico Ramos Napoli alongside other leaders in nuclear affairs
The workshop allowed for the presentation of Argentina's experience in the nuclear sector and strengthened technical exchange with countries in Latin America and the Caribbean that seek to advance in the development of new energy capabilities. In this context, Argentina once again demonstrated that it has the human capital, infrastructure, and track record to occupy a relevant place in the discussion.
The Secretary of Nuclear Affairs, Federico Ramos Napoli, led the opening and conducted the agenda of the host country. He did so alongside the U.S. Ambassador to Argentina, Peter Lamelas; the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Christopher Yeaw; and the political counselor of the Canadian Embassy, Jonathan Sauvé.
Federico Ramos Napoli, Secretary of Nuclear Affairs in Argentina
The presence of local and international authorities reinforced the strategic profile of the meeting, which also brought together leaders from the national and foreign nuclear sector. The agenda included technical sessions on the applications of small modular reactors, both for electricity generation and for other industrial uses, with a special focus on cooperation, innovation, technological development, and energy security.
From the Secretariat of Nuclear Affairs, it was highlighted that the sessions consolidated their leadership as the driver of national nuclear policy and as a regional reference in the development of nuclear energy. It was not only a technical event but also a signal about the place that Argentina occupies under Javier Milei in high value-added sectors.
