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Fusion Energy APPG

@fusionappg

All Party Parliamentary Group for Fusion Energy. Working to accelerate policy change and provide a forum for parliamentarians interested in fusion energy.

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We’re excited to announce we’ve raised $125 million to supercharge growth and innovation in #fusionenergy and our transformative high temperature #superconducting (HTS) #magnet technology. Fusion energy is coming, and this investment from new strategic partners alongside

We’re excited to announce we’ve raised $125 million to supercharge growth and innovation in #fusionenergy and our transformative high temperature #superconducting (HTS) #magnet technology.

Fusion energy is coming, and this investment from new strategic partners alongside
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It was fantastic to host a Q&A session on the near-term benefits of fusion energy earlier this week in Parliament. Thank you to James Naish MP, R. David Edelman, Liam Brennan, Tom Wallace-Smith for speaking and to all those who attended. (1/2)

It was fantastic to host a Q&amp;A session on the near-term benefits of fusion energy earlier this week in Parliament. Thank you to <a href="/jameswnaish/">James Naish MP</a>, <a href="/R_D/">R. David Edelman</a>, Liam Brennan, Tom Wallace-Smith for speaking and to all those who attended. (1/2)
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Attendees heard about the significant potential of the technology transfer from fusion energy R&D, including in energy storage and power delivery systems, medicine, renewable energy developments, AI and electric vehicles (2/2)

Attendees heard about the significant potential of the technology transfer from fusion energy R&amp;D, including in energy storage and power delivery systems, medicine, renewable energy developments, AI and electric vehicles (2/2)
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In an article for The House magazine, James Naish MP, Chair of the Fusion Energy APPG, writes about the huge potential for fusion to deliver our long-term energy security, boost the UK economy and produce hundreds of spin-off businesses and technologies. politicshome.com/thehouse/artic…

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On Monday, we hosted the Fusion Energy APPG Christmas Reception. It was a fantastic event and a great opportunity to celebrate developments in fusion in 2024. Thank you to Bill Esterson MP, Tim Bestwick and James Naish MP MP for speaking and to all attendees who joined us.

On Monday, we hosted the Fusion Energy APPG Christmas Reception. It was a fantastic event and a great opportunity to celebrate developments in fusion in 2024.

Thank you to <a href="/Bill_Esterson/">Bill Esterson</a> MP, Tim Bestwick and <a href="/jameswnaish/">James Naish MP</a> MP for speaking and to all attendees who joined us.
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In a roundtable earlier today with Sarah Jones, Minister for Industry, we were delighted that our Chair James Naish MP raised the importance of fusion – including STEP, the UK’s prototype fusion plant in West Burton – to the emerging UK Industrial Strategy. shorturl.at/2l0qw

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1/2 ICYMI: Over 120 local businesses recently attended a supplier engagement event for the STEP fusion project, the UK’s world-leading fusion prototype programme in West Burton, Nottinghamshire. gov.uk/government/new…

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2/2 The event highlighted key socio-economic opportunities, local partnerships, and future collaboration. To further showcase the significant economic benefits that STEP will unlock, the Fusion Energy APPG will be hosting a STEP teach-in for Parliamentarians later this month

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(1/2) Earlier this week, the first ever Fusion Fest took place in London, bringing together over 400 attendees and 60 speakers to showcase the importance of fusion energy to the global economy and highlight what is needed to accelerate the commercialisation of this technology.

(1/2) Earlier this week, the first ever Fusion Fest took place in London, bringing together over 400 attendees and 60 speakers to showcase the importance of fusion energy to the global economy and highlight what is needed to accelerate the commercialisation of this technology.
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(2/2) The conference was hosted by The Economist Impact and speakers included Kerry McCarthy, Minister for Climate, Professor Sir Ian Chapman, Chief Executive at the UK Atomic Energy Authority and David Gann, Chair at UK Industrial Fusion Solutions.

(2/2) The conference was hosted by The Economist Impact and speakers included Kerry McCarthy, Minister for Climate, Professor Sir Ian Chapman, Chief Executive at the UK Atomic Energy Authority and David Gann, Chair at UK Industrial Fusion Solutions.
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Earlier this week, members of Bassetlaw District Council visited UK Atomic Energy Authority at Culham to explore the ground-breaking fusion energy research behind STEP Fusion , the UK’s prototype fusion power plant programme (1/2).

Earlier this week, members of Bassetlaw District Council visited <a href="/UKAEAofficial/">UK Atomic Energy Authority</a> at Culham to explore the ground-breaking fusion energy research behind <a href="/STEPtoFusion/">STEP Fusion</a> , the UK’s prototype fusion power plant programme (1/2).
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With STEP coming to West Burton, the visit offered a glimpse into the clean energy future – and the thousands of jobs and investment it could bring to the region. In July, the APPG will also be taking a group of Parliamentarians to Culham to see this first-hand. (2/2)

With STEP coming to West Burton, the visit offered a glimpse into the clean energy future – and the thousands of jobs and investment it could bring to the region. In July, the APPG will also be taking a group of Parliamentarians to Culham to see this first-hand. (2/2)
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The Fusion APPG welcomes the Government’s announcement to invest more than £2.5 billion in fusion, including in STEP, the UK’s prototype fusion plant programme at West Burton. This investment will support the UK’s world-leading role in fusion energy. gov.uk/government/new…

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The Fusion APPG welcomes the new partnership between the UK and Japan on fusion energy. The MoU will further collaboration in key areas including research and development, regulation and skills and workforce. shorturl.at/Mkgoz

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The Fusion Energy APPG welcomes the partnership between the UK Atomic Energy Authority and East Midlands Combined County Authority to advance fusion skills. This partnership will support STEP, the UK’s prototype fusion power plant at West Burton and help drive economic growth in the region. innovationnewsnetwork.com/ukaea-and-emcc…

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Today, the Fusion APPG, led by our Chair James Naish MP , visited Culham Campus, the UK Atomic Energy Authority headquarters and the UK’s centre for fusion research. It was great to see our world-leading R&D in action and encouraging to witness strong cross-party support for fusion

Today, the Fusion APPG, led by our Chair <a href="/jameswnaish/">James Naish MP</a> , visited Culham Campus, the <a href="/UKAEAofficial/">UK Atomic Energy Authority</a> headquarters and the UK’s centre for fusion research. It was great to see our world-leading R&amp;D in action and encouraging to witness strong cross-party support for fusion
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It was fantastic to see the real progress being made towards commercialising fusion energy, with Culham hosting JET, the world’s most successful fusion experiment, MAST upgrade, the UK’s national fusion experiment and RACE, a centre pioneering fusion robotics.

It was fantastic to see the real progress being made towards commercialising fusion energy, with Culham hosting JET, the world’s most successful fusion experiment, MAST upgrade, the UK’s national fusion experiment and RACE, a centre pioneering fusion robotics.
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We were delighted to hear from UK Atomic Energy Authority, First Light Fusion and Tokamak Energy, who shared how fusion energy is driving economic growth for the UK – not only by advancing clean energy, but also through the development of spin-off technologies with wide-ranging applications.

We were delighted to hear from <a href="/UKAEAofficial/">UK Atomic Energy Authority</a>, <a href="/FLFusion/">First Light Fusion</a> and <a href="/TokamakEnergy/">Tokamak Energy</a>, who shared how fusion energy is driving economic growth for the UK – not only by advancing clean energy, but also through the development of spin-off technologies with wide-ranging applications.
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Great afternoon in Parliament today with Fusion Energy APPG sharing the progress of STEP Fusion ⚡ Exciting to see strong cross-party backing for clean, safe & abundant energy and the jobs & investment fusion brings to the East Midlands. From fossil to fusion, the journey’s well

Great afternoon in Parliament today with <a href="/FusionAPPG/">Fusion Energy APPG</a> sharing the progress of STEP Fusion ⚡

Exciting to see strong cross-party backing for clean, safe &amp; abundant energy and the jobs &amp; investment fusion brings to the East Midlands.

From fossil to fusion, the journey’s well
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We were delighted to hold the Fusion Energy APPG AGM in Parliament earlier this week. James Naish MP was re-elected as Chair of the group, alongside @JoWhite_MP, George Freeman FRSA MP and Lord Ravensdale who will be Officers of the group. Thank you to everyone for attending.

We were delighted to hold the Fusion Energy APPG AGM in Parliament earlier this week. <a href="/jameswnaish/">James Naish MP</a>  was re-elected as Chair of the group, alongside @JoWhite_MP, <a href="/MPGeorgeFreeman/">George Freeman FRSA MP</a>  and Lord Ravensdale who will be Officers of the group.

Thank you to everyone for attending.