Commemorating 75 Years of the CNEA: Nucleoeléctrica Took Part in the Atomic Energy Day Ceremony

As part of Atomic Energy Day, a commemorative event was held this Friday, May 30, at the Ezeiza Atomic Center to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA), established on May 31, 1950.

The event was attended by CNEA authorities, representatives of the Argentine nuclear sector, and officials from various institutions connected to the industry. Representing Nucleoeléctrica Argentina, the Chairman of the Board, Dr. Demián Reidel, participated and delivered remarks during the ceremony.

Other company authorities were also present. In his speech, Reidel highlighted the strategic role of the Argentine Nuclear Plan in the context of global energy demand and stated: “The future is nuclear, and Argentina is called to lead it. With the development of the ACR-300, we are going to offer the world a clean, stable, and scalable energy source. The ACR-300, a 300 MW technological marvel designed by Argentine engineers, is a cornerstone of the Nuclear Plan that will position our country at the forefront of the new energy revolution.”

He also explained: “We are going to begin construction of four modules at the Atucha site, which will nearly double the country’s installed nuclear capacity. This is just the first stage. Next, we will license this technology worldwide. This will not only transform our energy matrix — it will also reshape Argentina’s export profile.”

He concluded: “We have a huge competitive advantage: extraordinary human capital and proprietary technology.”

This anniversary was an opportunity to recognize the sustained development of the Argentine nuclear sector, which for over seven decades has promoted research, the training of professionals, and strategic projects in nuclear medicine, industry, and energy generation.