Nucleoeléctrica Argentina S.A., the state-owned company in charge of the country's nuclear power plants, welcomed the designated Canadian ambassador, Stewart Ross Wheeler, at the Embalse Nuclear Power Plant, located in the province of Córdoba.
The visit, which also included representatives from Canadian companies AtkinsRéalis and Candu Energy Inc., aimed to share experiences and showcase Argentina's capabilities in the operation, maintenance, and life extension of nuclear power plants with CANDU technology.
This meeting, of great significance, reinforces the Government of Javier Milei's commitment to positioning the country as a key player in the global nuclear industry.
Nucleoeléctrica's official statement highlighted the importance of this visit: "Showcasing our capabilities in the operation, maintenance, and life extension of CANDU plants to the world is essential for establishing ourselves as a global provider of specialized services".
Argentina, which has operated the Embalse Nuclear Power Plant with a CANDU reactor since 1984, has accumulated decades of experience in this Canadian-origin technology, known for its safety and efficiency.
During the tour, visitors were able to see firsthand the advancements made by the Argentine team, including the successful Embalse life extension project, completed in 2019, which allowed its operation to be extended by another 30 years.
Alberto Lamagna, president of Nucleoeléctrica Argentina and part of the team of presidential advisor Santiago Caputo, emphasized the strategic nature of the visit: "We welcomed the designated Canadian ambassador, Stewart Ross Wheeler, and representatives from AtkinsRéalis and Candu Energy Inc at Embalse".
He added: "An opportunity to showcase our capabilities and establish Nucleoeléctrica as a global provider of specialized services for CANDU".
