en.Wedoany.com Reported - Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, met this Thursday (18th) with Jean-René Jubin, a senior nuclear safety official from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and representatives of Brazil's nuclear sector. The parties discussed the nuclear governance restructuring process being advanced by the federal government.

During the meeting, Silveira outlined the policy direction for Brazil's nuclear sector, focusing on safety, technological innovation, and alignment with international practices. The minister emphasized the important role of nuclear power in ensuring national energy security and reducing carbon emissions.

Silveira stated that Brazil has one of the cleanest electricity matrices in the world, and nuclear power represents a safe and strategic solution to ensure system reliability, supporting the country's technological development. Brazil is committed to strengthening the nuclear industry chain and building a modern, safe institutional structure capable of meeting future challenges.

Key points of the new governance policy include: separating the regulatory and promotional functions of nuclear activities, updating the regulatory framework, strengthening state-owned enterprises in the sector, expanding international cooperation, and preparing for new technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

The Ministry of Mines and Energy also emphasized that the establishment of the National Nuclear Safety Authority (ANSN) is a long-standing demand of the IAEA and other international organizations. This measure aims to strengthen the national regulatory structure and provide greater legal certainty for investments in the sector.

Beyond electricity generation, the government also highlighted the applications of nuclear technology in medicine, industry, and scientific research. Brazil maintains a prominent international position due to its mastery of relevant stages of the nuclear fuel cycle and its exclusive use of technology for peaceful purposes.

The IAEA's visit comes during the preparatory phase for the Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) mission scheduled for 2027. This international assessment will review Brazil's regulatory infrastructure, providing a basis for continuous improvement in the sector's governance.

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