Global momentum grows for tripling nuclear capacity by 2050
In an exclusive studio interview with Energy Connects at India Energy Week 2026, Dr. Sama Bilbao y León, Director General of World Nuclear Association, discusses nuclear energy’s expanding role in a rapidly evolving global landscape. She highlights growing international momentum behind the goal to triple nuclear capacity by 2050, the importance of translating government ambition into industrial action, and the critical role of financing and supply chain capability. The conversation also explores India’s ambitious nuclear roadmap, the launch of the first dedicated nuclear zone at India Energy Week, and the potential of small modular reactors to support industrial decarbonisation and energy security.
