Ansaldo Nucleare Secures Seat on IEF Industry Advisory Council
The International Energy Forum (IEF) on Thursday welcomed Ansaldo Nucleare to its Industry Advisory Council (IAC), further strengthening the Council’s expertise across the global energy sector and reinforcing dialogue on the technologies and investments needed to advance secure, affordable and sustainable energy systems.
The decision follows Ansaldo Nucleare’s participation in the Industry Advisory Council summer meeting held in Bucharest on 30 June, where Chief Executive Officer Eng. Daniela Gentile contributed to the discussion during the session “Electrons, Molecules, and Minerals: Trade-Offs to Keep Shared Goals within Reach.”
As one of Europe’s leading nuclear engineering companies, Ansaldo Nucleare brings decades of experience in nuclear technology development, plant engineering, life extension, decommissioning, advanced reactor systems, and international project delivery. Its participation broadens the Industry Advisory Council’s technical expertise as governments and industry seek pragmatic pathways to meet rising global energy demand while advancing energy security and decarbonisation objectives.
The IEF Industry Advisory Council serves as a unique platform bringing together senior leaders from across the energy value chain to provide strategic industry perspectives that inform the Forum’s work and strengthen dialogue between energy-producing, consuming and transit countries.
The Council will play an active role in shaping the industry contribution to the 18th IEF Ministerial, to be held on 11 October 2026 in Riyadh, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and co-hosted by Italy and Nigeria.
Jassim Alshirawi, Secretary General of the IEF, said: “We are pleased to welcome Ansaldo Nucleare to the IEF Industry Advisory Council. As countries pursue diverse pathways to strengthen energy security while advancing climate goals, informed dialogue across all energy technologies has never been more important. Ansaldo Nucleare’s extensive engineering expertise and international experience will enrich the Council’s work and support the IEF’s mission to foster open, inclusive and evidence-based dialogue between governments and industry.”
Daniela Gentile, CEO of Ansaldo Nucleare, said: “We are honored to join the International Energy Forum’s Industry Advisory Council. The IEF provides a unique platform for constructive engagement between governments and industry at a time when global energy systems face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. We look forward to contributing our expertise in nuclear technologies and collaborating with fellow Council members to support secure, reliable and sustainable energy systems.”
The IEF’s Industry Advisory Council provides a structured channel for industry leaders to contribute practical insights on energy markets, investment, technology, and energy transitions, ensuring that ministerial dialogue benefits from operational experience across the global energy sector. Through regular engagement with the IEF Secretariat and Member Countries, the Council helps shape the Forum’s Programme of Work and supports informed international cooperation on energy policy and market developments.
Ansaldo Nucleare joins a growing network of leading international energy companies participating in the IEF Industry Advisory Council, reflecting the Forum’s commitment to inclusive dialogue across the full spectrum of energy technologies and value chains.
The International Energy Forum is the world’s leading platform for inclusive, neutral, and data-driven energy dialogue. It convenes governments, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to foster informed exchange on energy security, market stability, and transition pathways. By bridging producer and consumer perspectives, sharing best practices, and advancing practical cooperation, IEF dialogue helps avoid zero-sum outcomes and supports more secure, resilient, and sustainable energy systems.
The IEF’s Industry Advisory Council meets regularly, providing a vital bridge between policymakers and industry leaders, and ensuring that ministerial dialogue is grounded in operational realities, with real-world industry perspectives across the full energy value chain, including hydrocarbons, electricity, renewables, nuclear, low-carbon fuels, and emerging technologies.
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Ansaldo Nucleare, a subsidiary of Ansaldo Energia, relies on over 50 years of experience during which it has developed expertise in the engineering and testing of nuclear systems and components, contributing to numbers of projects for new nuclear power plants, as well as plant life extensions and safety upgrades of operating units. Ansaldo Nucleare develops innovative designs and advanced technologies in both nuclear fission and nuclear fusion and is a world-class key player in the development of Small Modular Reactors and Generation IV reactors.
The International Energy Forum (IEF) is the global home of energy dialogue. With a broad mandate to examine all energy issues, the IEF has a particular focus on Energy Security, Data Transparency and Energy Transitions. Neutral, inclusive, and focussed on building trust for a secure, affordable, and sustainable energy future, the IEF is an intergovernmental organization that brings all voices to the table.
With a membership that spans all six continents, IEF Ministers represent producing, consuming, and transit nations throughout established and emerging global energy supply chains.
