15/09/2026
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Belgian Nuclear Forum more than triples its membership: a strong signal from businesses keen to join the value chain that will deliver new nuclear power in Belgium

Press release

Membership of Belgium’s nuclear industry federation has grown from 7 to 26 in just a few months: the Belgian Nuclear Forum is expanding rapidly. This growth reflects businesses’ renewed confidence in the future of nuclear energy in Belgium. A growing number of organisations across the nuclear supply chain are joining the federation to stay informed, identify opportunities and connect with other players in the sector, both in Belgium and internationally.

This growth is part of the nuclear revival taking shape not only in Belgium, but across Europe. The amendment to the nuclear phase-out law, championed by Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet and adopted by the federal parliament in May 2025, reopened the door to nuclear energy in Belgium. Expanding the role of this low-carbon energy source in the electricity mix, through potential lifetime extensions of existing reactors and/or the construction of new ones, can help maintain competitive energy prices and ensure a secure, low-carbon energy supply that is always available, regardless of weather conditions or geopolitical tensions. This is something our industry and the population sorely need.

A strong, closely connected industry is essential to turn Belgium’s new nuclear ambitions into reality. As the nuclear industry federation, the Belgian Nuclear Forum monitors policy developments and major construction projects in the sector. Both in Belgium and abroad, it represents its members’ shared interests and connects them with suitable potential partners. Through close ties with nuclear ecosystems in countries including the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom and Czechia, the federation also creates international networking opportunities. This helps Belgian companies position themselves for projects beyond the country’s borders. More than ever, Belgium is an internationally recognized hub of nuclear expertise.

“I am delighted by this impressive growth in our membership. These companies believe in the future of nuclear energy, both in Belgium and across Europe, and want to contribute to the construction of new reactors. They are looking for information, but also for the right connections to put their expertise to work in our rapidly growing sector. It is therefore only natural that they have turned to our federation. The companies joining us often already have a strong reputation in our sector. Some are even recognized as major players in the nuclear industry, such as John Cockerill, whose longstanding nuclear expertise is beyond question and will be a valuable asset to us. We are not only delighted but also very proud to welcome them as members. And this is just the beginning: other companies have already told us they want to join our federation, the gateway to the nuclear sector. We will, of course, be very pleased to welcome them”, says Serge Dauby, CEO of the Belgian Nuclear Forum.

"These companies are looking for information, but also for the right connections to put their expertise to work in our rapidly growing sector. It is therefore only natural that they have turned to our federation."

Serge Dauby, CEO Belgian Nuclear Forum

The federation also expects another wave of growth once the outlines of the Aurora project, currently under negotiation between the federal government and ENGIE, become clearer. As a reminder, this project concerns the potential acquisition by the Belgian state of all ENGIE’s nuclear activities in Belgium. This clarity will allow the long-awaited nuclear roadmap to be fleshed out. By clearly defining Belgium’s long-term strategy for expanding nuclear energy, the roadmap can also give companies in the nuclear supply chain the outlook they have been waiting for.

“Businesses want to know which projects will go ahead and on what timescale. A clear picture of the Aurora project and the nuclear roadmap will undoubtedly generate greater interest and help companies target their investments in people, expertise and capacity. We are ready to bring even more players together and help turn nuclear ambitions into concrete projects”, concludes Serge Dauby.

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