Nuclear power

The nuclear power sector

Presentation

With 58 nuclear reactors, France ranks second in the world, behind the United States, in nuclear power equipment for electricity production.

The advantages of this energy source, which covers nearly 78% of electricity needs in France, are now recognized: low greenhouse gas emissions and particularly competitive production costs compared to fossil fuels, especially hydrocarbons.

The Fukushima accident that occurred in Japan in March 2011 raised public awareness and confirmed the major industrial players’ commitment to continuously improving the safety of operational and future facilities: the operational fleet, the EPR under construction, and the new reactor models.

Our achievements

Since its inception, Alcadia has been involved with designers, operators, and safety authorities of the operational fleet in the fields of operations, maintenance, and safety.

Alcadia also participates in various EPR projects in France and abroad, focusing on system design, accidental operation, testing, and safety.