Obituary notices
The BNS is sad to announce the recent passing of two of its eminent and active members that contributed to the nuclear industry in Belgium and abroad:Léon Bindler (19 May…
Stand Up for Nuclear
23 September 2022 @ Doel Nuclear Power Plant (nearby) 10h00 to 12h00 Scheldemolenstraat 27, 9130 Doel 2.13.0.02.13.0.02.13.0.0 We would hereby like to inform you about the upcoming Stand-Up for Nuclear…
An open letter from the Belgian NPP’s employees to the government.
The open letter to the government was signed by Vincent Van der Heyden on behalf of the employees of the Doel power station and by executive Philippe Hendrickx.Dear Government, Europa…
BNS position statement: Why not more than two reactors for more than ten years ?
A pdf version is available here. The Belgian Nuclear Society (BNS), as a “learned society” in nuclear science, technology and applications, welcomes the political decision to keep two reactors, Doel…
Project to postpone the deactivation of the Doel 1 and Doel 2 nuclear power plants – Public consultation on the environmental impact statement
The federal government organises this public consultation, available in dutch and french.Deadline: 15 juin 2021. Do not hesitate to participate ! https://economie.fgov.be/nl/themas/energie/bevoorradingszekerheid/project-tot-uitstel-van-dehttps://economie.fgov.be/fr/themes/energie/securite-dapprovisionnement/projet-de-report-de-la
35 years after the Chernobyl accident: from past to future
This event will take place on 27/04/2021 from 12h00 to 14h00 Brussels Time (Corresponding to 13-15 Ukrainian time)
CÉCILE MASSART – SARCOPHAGI – RADIOACTIVE WASTE
(image copyright Cécile Massart)Exhibition from 19 February 2021 to 25 avril 2021 at the botanique, Brussels.Cécile Massart is a Belgian artist who uses different mediums: drawing, engraving, installation, photography, video,…
The BNS 50-Year anniversary on the ANS spotlight
Although the pandemic is currently putting a hamper on the organization of the festivities for the 50 year anniversary of the Belgian Nuclear Society, the BNS was invited to contribute to the monthly magazine of the American Nuclear Society.
The BNS Young Generation launches its Nuclear Cafés!
Nuclear Cafés are a platform of exchange for BNS-YG members, where one of its members will be presenting his/her personal experience followed by an informal interaction during which difficulties, tips, remarks can be exchanged.
IAEA Country Nuclear Power Profiles 2020 Edition: Belgium
This IAEA report provides information on the status and development of nuclear power programmes in Belgium, including factors related to the effective planning, decision making and implementation of the nuclear power programme that together lead to safe and economical operations of nuclear power plants (NPPs).