Nuclear

The UK has a long history in nuclear energy, having built the world’s first commercially operating nuclear power plant, Calder Hall, in 1956. Nuclear currently provides around 15-20% of the UK’s electricity, however, this is due to decrease because of the current nuclear fleet reaching the end of their working lives.
There are 2 nuclear sites in Wales; Trawsfynydd in Gwynedd and Wylfa in Ynys Môn and both of these sites are currently being decommissioned with no current plans for new nuclear in the pipeline.
North Wales has a rich nuclear heritage and the Egni team work with a range of stakeholders to support new nuclear opportunities for the region where possible.

North West Nuclear Arc

The North West Nuclear Arc – NWNA – is a unique nuclear sector cluster – spanning the North of England and North Wales.  Incorporating all the facilities and capabilities across the whole nuclear lifecycle from fuels, to energy production, management of waste and decommissioning. NWNA is unique in the UK and widely recognised as a world class, self-contained, end to end nuclear system all within a very compact geography.

The Egni team support NWNA as the chair, accountable body and secretariat for the cluster, helping with events, meetings and comms!

Wales Nuclear Forum

Established in 2017, the Wales Nuclear Forum is the central place for organisations with interest in the nuclear industry in Wales. WNF provides news updates, events and links closely to other regional nuclear / energy networks across the UK. Members benefit from access and participation at regular events and business development support.

M-SParc are members of the Wales Nuclear Forum and Dr Debbie Jones is also a Director.

Nuclear Regions Collaboration

The Nuclear Regions Collaboration brings together five of the UK’s key nuclear regions to represent a regional voice within national nuclear sector development, transfer knowledge, and promote the capabilities and experience of local supply chains across the country. The Collaboration is made up of seven business cluster and supply chain organisations from across the UK and continues to expand.

Nuclear Futures Institute

The Nuclear Futures Institute at Bangor University is developing a world leading capability in nuclear science and engineering, led by Prof. Bill Lee. This will establish North Wales as a global centre in nuclear technology; fostering industrial links and opportunities and works closely with the UK industry.

The Egni team at M-SParc and the NFI collaborate on a range of projects and are working together to support the development of the second building at M-SParc which will contain innovation and lab space for the NFI team.

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Tom Burke

Digital Innovation Manager

tom@m-sparc.com

Tom used to work at the KFC in his hometown of Colwyn Bay before it mysteriously burned down. He then spent several years “on the lam” in East Germany, where he worked as an animator in Berlin. When the wall fell, Tom came home.

He enjoys climbing and hates ice-skating.