Press Releases

WANO supports 53 New Units to achieve a Safe and Reliable Start Up

WANO has delivered 159 New Unit Assistance missions to 53 new nuclear units worldwide since 2015. The figures underline the Association’s unique track record in supporting new nuclear units and technologies worldwide to start up safely and reliably.

WANO appoints Satu Katajala as Director of its Paris Centre

As a significant milestone in support of diversity in the nuclear industry, Satu will be the first female to assume the position of director of a WANO regional centre 

WANO hosts industry leaders from 26 countries at its Global Chief Nuclear Officers' (CNO) Forum in Abu Dhabi

The Global CNO Forum enabled senior industry leaders globally to come together to network and build relationships with their peers, discuss the progress of the global industry improvement initiative, Action for Excellence – Shaping the Nuclear Future, and take necessary actions towards improving industry performance worldwide. 

Global Site Vice Presidents and Plant Managers meet at Key Nuclear Industry Conference in Kyoto, Japan

WANO hosted its fifth Site Vice Presidents’ and Plant Managers’ Conference in Kyoto, Japan from Wednesday 27 to Thursday 28 September 2023. More than 130 delegates from 23 different countries and areas worldwide convened to attend the biennial event.

WANO CEO, Dr Naoki Chigusa delivers powerful session on Optimising Plant Life Performance at WNA 2023

WANO membership benefits nuclear operators soon after the decision to build a nuclear plant…throughout the operating lifetime, says Dr Naoki Chigusa, WANO CEO.

WANO CEO emphasises the importance of Harmony in WNU Summer Institute speech

Naoki Chigusa provided a personal perspective from his own journey as a leader during his career, in a speech entitled: ‘The importance of Harmony in building effective leadership’.

WANO collaborates with international organisations to promote excellence in nuclear safety and industry performance

As part of its long-term collaboration and relationship with the World Nuclear University (WNU), WANO is taking part in the WNU Summer Institute in Osaka, Japan. The Summer Institute is an immersive, five-week nuclear leadership and professional development programme for leaders in the nuclear industry.

WANO Statement on Nuclear Safety at Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant

WANO hosts communications experts from 15 countries to Abu Dhabi for the first ever Global Nuclear Communications Forum

Unity and harmony are the foundations of our success, says Dr. Naoki Chigusa, WANO CEO.

WANO signs Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation with CNEA

WANO and China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in a virtual signing ceremony.