Nuclear Energy Insider Newsletter 10/29

Nuclear Energy Insider Newsletter The bank that holds the key to the future of US nuclear The whole of the US nuclear industry could be hard-hit if the Export-Import Bank of theUnited States is axed following a nine-month stay of execution that finishes next year Insurance must match new demands of evolving nuclear sector Insuring a nuclear power plant is an entirely different prospect to creating an indemnity for most other buildings. As uncommon as serious accidents can be at nuclear plants, if something does go wrong, there are far reaching consequences. News Nuclear outperforms wind and natural gas says study Nuclear energy outperforms wind and natural gas in slowing the advance of climate change, according to a study conducted in part by the Canadian Nuclear Association. Macfarlane to leave NRC in January NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Allison M. Macfarlane will leave the NRC effective January 1 to take a position at George Washington University. Lockheed Martin small size fusion design to allow build and test by 2015 The Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® team is working on a new compact fusion reactor (CFR) that can be developed and deployed in as little as ten years. Currently, there are several patents pending that cover their approach. Hollande selects Lévy to take EDF top spot French president Francois Hollande has selected Jean-Bernard Lévy to replace Henri Proglio as chairman and CEO of French generator EDF. Lévy will join the nuclear heavyweight from defence electronics company, Thales, where he is currently chairman and CEO. Sweden’s Vattenfall demands EUR4.7bn in damages for nuclear phase-out Swedish energy group Vattenfall is demanding EUR4.7bn ($6bn) in damages from Germany following Berlin's 2011 decision to phase out nuclear power and shut several reactors, German government sources have been reported to say according to several media. Areva platform to replace wire installations AREVA has finalized the development of a new generation of long-range wireless communication platforms based on the LoRa™ (LongRange) technology developed by Semtech Corporation. These platforms, which are connected to an array of smart sensors, provide geolocalization of any type of equipment (tools, components, etc.) in real-time and in complex industrial environments. Rosatom opens regional centre in France Rosatom State Corporation has launched a regional centre in Western Europe headquartered in Paris. Sanctions have “no influence” on Russian part in ITER project On October 13, at the 25th International Fusion Energy Conference (FEC 2014) Rosatom State Corporation Deputy Director General Vyacheslav Pershukov noted that the sanctions against Russia had no influence on the RF participation in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Plant (ITER) project. Nuclear watchdog orders anti-radiation pills for Ontarians near power plants Hundreds of thousands of people who live near Ontario’s nuclear power plants will have to be given supplies of anti-radiation pills under new orders from Canada’s nuclear regulator. Exclusive content Nuclear decommissioning survey – we want your feedback Best wishes, Eileen Eileen Donaghey Marketing Manager Nuclear Energy Insider t: 020 7375 7528 edonaghey@nuclearenerginsider.com Nuclear Energy Insider is part of FC Business Intelligence Ltd, 7-9 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX, UK Registered in England and Wales 04388971 Nuclear Energy Insider, founded in 2010, is a leading provider of business intelligence to the nuclear energy community.  We create original content which is received by over 25,000 professionals globally on the highest priority issues facing the industry. This content is used by our subscribers to navigate the changing landscape of the industry helping companies protect themselves from threats and take advantage of opportunities.