Nucleoeléctrica Seeks to Become a Strategic Supplier for Latin America's Nuclear Programs

Nucleoeléctrica Argentina held a meeting on the sidelines of the IAEA International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Energy, taking place from October 27 to 29 in Incheon, Republic of Korea. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss cooperation opportunities with El Salvador and advance the company's international positioning strategy to expand exports of high-value-added services.

This initiative is part of the international outreach strategy for Argentina's nuclear sector, promoted by the Secretariat of Nuclear Affairs, amid growing demand for safe and reliable energy.

With more than seven decades of nuclear development, Argentina has technological capabilities and specialized human resources that position the country to become one of Latin America's leading providers of nuclear services.

El Salvador is one of the markets offering new opportunities. The country is advancing its nuclear program in line with IAEA guidelines. Its strategy focuses on incorporating small modular reactors (SMRs) and establishing regulatory and nuclear development institutions staffed by highly specialized professionals. To complement these capabilities, the country plans to rely on international technical services, particularly during high-demand stages such as facility licensing.

For Nucleoeléctrica, one of the main business opportunities lies in establishing partnerships with international reactor suppliers that lack their own operational capabilities. The company can contribute its expertise in commissioning, operation, maintenance and management of nuclear facilities.

"We are facing an opportunity to turn Argentina's nuclear experience into new business opportunities and exports. At Nucleoeléctrica, we have capabilities developed over decades that we can now offer to the world. We want to be part of the new nuclear projects being developed across the region," said Juan Martín Campos, President of Nucleoeléctrica Argentina.

The company has a solid track record in the operation of Atucha I, Atucha II and Embalse nuclear power plants, as well as in the execution of highly complex projects.

These capabilities provide a platform for generating new business opportunities, expanding technological service exports and strengthening Argentina's position as a leading nuclear player in Latin America and worldwide.