The future of uranium as a sustainable source of energy (French Edition)

According to the International Energy Agency, global energy consumption could see an increase of up to 18% by 2030 and 39% by 2050. This will increase the demand for various sources of energy — including nuclear power, and therefore uranium. "As new power reactors come online and others are retired, proper supply and management of uranium will be a critical factor in energy supply in the coming decades," said Adrienne Hanly, uranium resources specialist at the IAEA. "Uraniumbased fuel is expected to remain a basic, reliable source for low-carbon nuclear power. How we utilize this fuel will greatly depend on the development of new technologies and strategies for sustainable resource management."