Biennial Conference of the Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law (SEERIL): A transformative era of action for the law and lawyers - implementing the energy transition and global sustainability
17 Apr - 19 Apr 2024
Session information
Power Law Committee – Do small modular reactors (SMRs) have a role to play in the energy mix and the energy transition?
Wednesday 17 April (1645 - 1800)
Committee(s)
Power Law Committee
(Lead)
Description
Small modular reactors (SMRs) provide a continuous and reliable power supply, unlike intermittent renewable sources such as wind and solar. SMRs have a smaller footprint and can be built in locations where large-scale renewable installations may not be feasible. They offer a form of low-carbon energy generation that can also provide a solution for areas that lack the necessary infrastructure or transmission capacity to support renewable energy projects. This session will discuss how SMR projects are perceived in various parts of the world.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Philippe Raybaud | Jeantet, Paris, France; Chair, Power Law Committee |
Speakers
| Shane Freitag | Borden Ladner Gervais, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; LPD Representative, Management Board |
| Maria João Rolim | Rolim Viotti Goulart Cardoso Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Martin Sandgren | Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB, Stockholm, Sweden; Senior Vice Chair, Power Law Committee |
| Carlos Umaña | Brigard Urrutia, Bogota, Colombia |