During a meeting in Washington with a US delegation led by Maria Korsnick, President and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute, Croatian Minister of Economy Ante Susnjar discussed potential cooperation between Croatia and the United States in advancing nuclear energy. The focus of the talks was on the deployment of small modular reactor (SMR) technology. The meeting took place as part of Minister Susnjar’s participation in the 10th Three Seas Initiative Summit in Warsaw.
Minister Susnjar highlighted the growing importance of nuclear power in achieving decarbonization goals and ensuring a reliable electricity supply. To explore this further, Croatia has formed a dedicated task force to evaluate the potential for nuclear energy development, with SMRs being considered as a viable alternative to existing fossil fuel-based power sources. The Minister expressed Croatia’s interest in collaborating with companies that provide innovative, safe, and cost-effective nuclear solutions, identifying the Nuclear Energy Institute as a key partner in this process.
While in Warsaw, Minister Susnjar also participated in a bilateral meeting between Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. The discussions covered plans to expand the LNG terminal capacity on the island of Krk, the development of gas infrastructure connecting to Hungary and Slovenia, and efforts to enhance energy supply security for Central and Southeastern Europe. The meeting also explored ways to increase US involvement in regional projects aimed at diversifying energy sources and strengthening the region’s energy resilience. Both sides emphasized the importance of continued cooperation with the United States, especially in efforts to reduce energy dependency and enhance energy independence for Croatia and the wider Southeastern European region.
