Minimising the gap between old and new reactors
Around one third of European nuclear reactors today are over 20 years old, and by 2015, more than half of them will be over 40 years old. While upgrading the safety of all reactors to the same level of new reactors is impossible, new innovations in inspection technologies are helping minimize this gap.
EU prepares for eclectic and politically balanced fuel supply chain
Some European Union (EU) member states are concerned that their nuclear fuel supply chain is not diverse enough, which in theory could make them less resilient to market changes, and political movements. We look at how this could impact future supply agreements.
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Valinox Nucléaire wins order for NPP tubes in China, obtains qualification for ACP1000
Valinox Nucléaire, which specialises in tubes for nuclear power plants, has won a contract to supply tubes for the Chinese nuclear reactors Fuqing 5 and 6, in Fujian province.
World's first thorium reactor to be built by 2016
Plans by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai for the world’s first thorium nuclear reactor have been finalized, meaning that it should be built by 2016.
Nuclear power contractor seeks merger with energy giant
China's State Nuclear Power Technology Corp. (SNPTC) is seeking a merger with China Power Investment Corp. (CPIC), Xinhua has reported.
Russia offers Bolivia assistance with nuclear energy program
Russia has offered to assist Bolivia in its plans to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program.
China General Nuclear may seek $2bn for new IPO
China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) plans to appoint ABCI Securities Co., Bank of America Corp. and China International Capital Corp. as joint sponsors for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, Bloomberg has reported.
NRC seeks public input on Fermi NPP license renewal
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff will hold two public meetings on Thursday, July 24, in Monroe, Michigan, to describe the license renewal process and hear public comments on the environmental issues the NRC should consider in its license renewal review.
Japan approves restarting of two nuclear reactors
Japanese authorities have declared that two nuclear reactors meet new standards put in place after the Fukushima disaster and are safe enough to be restarted.
Annual outage to begin at Loviisa
Annual refuelling and maintenance outage on Fortum's Loviisa nuclear power plant's Unit 1 is set to begin on 20 July, followed by the servicing of Unit 2.
NRC to meet with Duke Energy to discuss apparent violation at Oconee
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff will be holding a regulatory conference with Duke Energy officials on July 31 to discuss an apparent violation involving a crack in a weld on the Unit 1 high pressure injection system at the Oconee Nuclear Station. The Oconee plant is operated by Duke Energy near Seneca in South Carolina.
Holtec to build factory for its SMR-160
Small modular reactor (SMR) and spent fuel storage manufacturer Holtec is preparing to build a $260 million factory, reactor test loop and engineering building for its SMR-160 reactor and fuel storage technology.
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Eileen
Eileen Donaghey
Marketing Manager
Nuclear Energy Insider
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