MarShield proudly supplies and manufactures gamma and neutron radiation shielding products and materials for the nuclear energy market. For World Nuclear Energy Day on December 2nd, 2022, MarShield would like to highlight the importance of nuclear energy and how we support this industry. Keep reading to learn more.
This year’s World Nuclear Energy Day theme is “A Chain Reaction” which highlights community, the progress built over the years, and a dedication to continuously raising awareness. One of the main focuses for this year is how clean nuclear energy will contribute to reaching net-zero carbon emissions.
Nuclear energy is a crucial form of power generation across North America. In the U.S., nuclear power plants generated enough electricity in 2021 to power over 70 million homes. In fact, nuclear energy provided half of America’s carbon-free electricity in 2021, which makes it the largest domestic source of clean energy. Canada is one of the largest producers and exporters of uranium and nuclear fuel services in the world. Four of Canada’s nuclear generating stations provide around 15% of the country’s total electricity generation.
Nuclear energy is not only an essential form of power generation that supports millions of people across the world, but also a tool to help combat climate change. The World Nuclear Association notes that the use of nuclear energy today avoids emissions roughly equivalent to removing one-third of all cars from the world’s roads.
Nuclear power capacity is continuing to increase worldwide as well, with new reactors under construction across the globe. As the number of nuclear energy plants increases, nuclear radiation shielding products and solutions become an essential component of safe nuclear energy generation.
MarShield is the leader in the manufacturing and supply of gamma and neutron radiation shielding products and materials to the North American nuclear energy market. For over 40 years, our technical staff have assisted with shielding material selection, design assistance, and manufacturing technique. We are experts in nuclear shielding and storage and have cooperated with nuclear power plants, their engineers, and sub-contracts to bring their conceptual needs to life and the finished product.
MarShield Certifications & Accreditation
- MarShield is an ISO9001:2015 and a CSA-N299:3:16 certified facility and has nuclear industry-approved lead pouring procedures in place to ensure shielding integrity.
- MarShield Radiation Shielding is proud to announce their CWB accreditation to CSA N299.3-16 for the supply of radiation shielding and protection products to nuclear energy plants and other related industries in Canada and the United States.
MarShield is proud to provide solutions for the nuclear energy industry and contribute to clean energy generation. Learn more about MarShield’s nuclear shielding products and solutions here.