West must match China to triple nuclear capacity

Over budget: A cooling tower is seen at the nuclear-powered Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Waynesboro, Georgia. The two reactors at the Vogtle plant in the United States were seven years late and more than double an original budget. — Reuters

BELEM: A global pledge to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050 has drawn support from two more nations, meaning 33 countries now back efforts to expand the world’s fleet of atomic plants.

Senegal and Rwanda signed up to the goal last Friday during the COP30 talks in Belem, Brazil, as the World Nuclear Association said its latest assessment indicates the target to install about 1,200GW by mid-century is now achievable – if countries fully implement their promises.