Traws role for nuclear sector leader

WELSH Government has confirmed the appointment of former head of UK operations at US nuclear engineering group Westinghouse as chief executive of the development company at Trawsfynydd.

Last year the Government established development vehicle Cwmni Egino at the Snowdonia enterprise zone which houses a decommissioned nuclear plant and has been earmarked for a potential Small Modular Reactor (SMR).

They have now appointed Mike Tynan as Cwmni Egino’s interim chief executive.

In a statement, Economy minister Vaughan Gething said: “Members will recall that the purpose of Cwmni Egino is to bring forward potential new projects including the deployment of small nuclear reactors to generate electricity and also a medical radioisotope research reactor to produce radionuclides for use in cancer diagnostics and treatment.

“This provides a significant economic opportunity for North West Wales, which is firmly embedded in to our response to the climate emergency.”

He added: “Mike is a highly experienced leader having worked in the sector for over 40 years. He has an extensive background in the civil nuclear sector spanning fuel manufacture, waste management, decommissioning and new build.

“He will now begin to develop and implement the company’s formal business plan over the next few months to facilitate and bring forward key projects.”

Mike joins Cwmni Egino’s Chair, Dr John Idris Jones.

John is well regarded in the nuclear industry following his previous roles at Magnox and other representative roles within the sector.