Jenifer Avellaneda• PRA & Nuclear Risk Analysis Senior Engineer working at @WECnuclear• Putting fears over nuclear energy into perspective• Views are my own
If y’all wanna know more about what I do:
I work in nuclear risk analysis & spend a lot of time explaining how we actually evaluate safety in this industry!
Plant Vogtle Unit 3 has officially reached commercial operation!!🇺🇸
Becoming the first newly constructed nuclear reactor deployed in the United States in over 30 years & one that can power ~500,000 homes and businesses.
Most of the conversations that I have about nuclear energy, leads to the same question: “- but what about the waste? -What waste? -Well, you know, it remains highly hazardous for a long time and…”
Let me tell you 3 facts about nuclear spent fuel:
1️⃣ A nuclear power plant,
Am I the only one that wonders what would happen if I fell into those pools where spent nuclear fuel rods are cooled down?
How would falling in here affect our health? And could we actually survive this?
Let’s evaluate this possibility together.🤔
🚨 EXCITING NEWS ALERT! 🚨
Vogtle 4, the newest Westinghouse AP1000 reactor in the USA, is now officially in commercial operation!
Plant Vogtle has now claimed its spot as the largest nuclear power plant in the country.
Having visited for PRA work not long ago, it's
COP28 | 🇦🇪
It is official, these countries have officially pledged to TRIPLE nuclear energy by 2050.
An historic day, as nuclear energy is finally being recognized to achieve global net zero greenhouse gas emission.
Romania 🇷🇴
Finland 🇫🇮
Czech Republic 🇨🇿
Slovakia 🇸🇰
Big news from Switzerland! 🇨🇭
The government is moving to lift the ban on new nuclear reactors that’s been in place since 2018.
With 4 nuclear power plants already providing around a third of the country’s electricity, Switzerland is now recognizing nuclear’s key role in
🇯🇵 Exciting news!!
The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant, among the world's largest nuclear power facilities housing 7 BWRs, is gearing up for restart after a decade offline.
Japan's push to revive more nuclear plants aims to curb dependence on imported fossil fuels like LNG,
Barakah Nuclear Power Plant | 🇦🇪
Today, I had the fantastic opportunity to visit the first nuclear power plant in the Arab world & the Arabian Peninsula.
Four APR-1400 reactors 🇰🇷 (3 operational) providing ~19% of UAE’s electricity, with no GHG emissions.
Two Belgian reactors confirmed for another 10 years!
After months of negotiations, an agreement was successfully reached between the Belgian government & ENGIE.
Doel 4 & Tigange 3 were planned for shutdown in November 2025, but now they’re being prepared to extend operations!