The context and the challenges
In the midst of a recovery, the nuclear sector is positioning itself at the heart of the challenges of the energy transition. The French nuclear industry, and more specifically in OccitanieThis represents a strategic and rapidly expanding sector, driven by the need for decarbonized energy and the modernization of the existing fleet. Key challenges include the maintenance and extension of the lifespan of current power plants, the development of the EPR2 and SMRs (small modular reactors), as well as waste management and decommissioning.
These challenges present significant opportunities for industrial companies: manufacturing high-precision components, robotics for maintenance in challenging environments, specialized engineering, materials processing, cybersecurity, and innovative solutions for the fuel cycle. Occitanie, with its research ecosystem and competitiveness clusters, offers an environment conducive to innovation and partnerships.
Diversification towards nuclear power is today a credible, structuring and highly regulated path for industrialists in France, provided they understand the real opportunities, entry requirements and risks.
On a national level :
✓ 3000 companies, of which more than 85% are micro-enterprises and SMEs
✓ 220,000 direct and indirect jobs
✓ 5,000 to 6,000 new hires per year in the sector in France. 100,000 new talents are expected by 2034
✓ €47,5 billion in revenue
✓ 970 million euros dedicated to Research and Development
✓ Nuclear power represents approximately 65% of the French electricity mix. France has 56 reactors spread across 18 sites
✓ €1,2 billion invested as part of the France 2030 plan
In Occitania:
✓ 12,200 jobs, representing 5,5% of the jobs in the sector
✓ The nuclear sites in Occitanie are located in Golfech (82), Marcoule (30) and Narbonne (11)
✓ The Golfech nuclear power plant covers 40% of the region's electricity needs and has invested €401 million with local companies since 2020. It employs 1,000 people from EDF and partner companies.
An attractive sector:
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A growing and sustainable market
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Specific and high value-added technological needs
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Local roots and opportunities in Occitanie
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Diversification and skills development
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Contribution to the energy transition
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Energy self-sufficiency
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Strategic sector supported by the French State
On the program for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
9:30 am: TV studio
• Nuclear power: issues and projects, current situation, news
10am – 11am/11:30am: at the regional institutional stand
• Nuclear power: issues and projects, current situation, news
• Extension of topics introduced on the TV set
11:00/11:30 AM – 12:00/12:30 PM: Stroll
• Visit to stands interested in nuclear energy and selected according to the needs of the sector
Speakers EDF, Gie Atlantique, Cyclium, SFEN Occitanie, the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Occitanie
