by InTrieste
Friuli Venezia Giulia could play a role in Italy’s efforts to develop nuclear energy as part of its strategy to strengthen energy security, improve industrial competitiveness and reduce carbon emissions, regional officials said during a meeting bringing together representatives of government, industry and scientific research.
The discussion focused on the potential contribution of nuclear power to Italy’s energy transition and the opportunities for the northeastern region, which is home to internationally recognized research institutions and scientific expertise.
Alessia Rosolen, the regional councillor for labor, said the government’s proposed legislation establishing a framework for the development of nuclear energy could create opportunities for Friuli Venezia Giulia.
She said the region’s universities and research institutions had scientists with international standing in the field of advanced nuclear technologies, whose expertise could contribute to national discussions and future developments.
Rosolen also highlighted the regional government’s existing initiatives in the energy sector and its cooperation with neighboring Slovenia and Croatia, particularly on hydrogen as an alternative energy source in efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
The meeting provided an opportunity for institutional, scientific and industrial representatives to examine how nuclear energy could fit into Italy’s long-term energy strategy and what role regional research and industrial expertise might play in that process.
