Nuclear Industry Association
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| Abbreviation | NIA |
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| Successor | British Nuclear Forum |
| Formation | 1963 |
| Type | Trade association |
| Legal status | Private company limited by guarantee without share capital claiming exemption under Section 30 of the act (02804518) |
| Purpose | Nuclear energy companies in the UK |
| Headquarters | Tower House |
| Location |
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Region served | UK |
Membership | c.270 British nuclear industry companies |
Chief Executive | Tom Greatrex |
Main organ | (Chairman - Lord Hutton) |
| Affiliations | World Nuclear Association |
| Website | NIA |
Formerly called | British Nuclear Forum |
The Nuclear Industry Association is the trade association for the civil nuclear industry in the United Kingdom.
History
It began as the British Nuclear Forum in 1963.
It was registered as a company on 29 March 1993.
Structure
It is situated on Southampton Street in Covent Garden, London. The World Nuclear Association is based in the same building.
Function
The Nuclear Industry Association represents more than 270 companies from across the civil nuclear industry supply chain. Its member companies have significant expertise in nuclear decommissioning, operations and new build. It aims to improve the commercial performance of its members in the UK and overseas as well as engaging with the public, media and political spheres to promote understanding of nuclear energy and its roles within a low carbon mix. It publishes the quarterly magazine, Industry Link and it represents over 65,000 workers in the industry.
See also
- Nuclear Institute - the industry's professional association
- World Energy Council, based to the north near Piccadilly Circus tube station
- United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
- World Association of Nuclear Operators, based to the north near Bond Street tube station
References
External links
Video clips
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