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Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry.

Saturday, April 20, 2013

For the Price of the Iraq War, The U.S. Could Have a 100% Renewable Power System

For the Price of the Iraq War, The U.S. Could Have a 100% Renewable Power System


http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2013/04/for-the-price-of-the-iraq-war-the-u-s-could-have-a-100-renewable-power-system.html

Nuclear Opponents View of New Hydro in Vermont


Nuclear Opponents View of New Hydro in Vermont

http://yesvy.blogspot.com/2013/04/nuclear-opponents-view-of-new-hydro-in.html

IEA indicates no overall global progress to clean energy over the last 20 years


http://nextbigfuture.com/2013/04/iea-indicates-no-overall-global.html?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29

Coal and Oil are still beating all other energy

Coal and Oil are still beating all other energy


http://nextbigfuture.com/2013/04/coal-and-oil-are-still-beating-all.html?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29

Nuclear power stations may produce cheapest energy in Kazakhstan


Nuclear power stations may produce cheapest energy in Kazakhstan

http://en.tengrinews.kz/industry_infrastructure/Nuclear-power-stations-may-produce-cheapest-energy-in-Kazakhstan-18725/

Is Anybody Listening? U.S. Intel Chief Says Iran Isn't Building Nukes.

Is Anybody Listening?
U.S. Intel Chief Says Iran Isn't Building Nukes.

By Nima Shirazi

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article34672.htm#.UXJGjN1dDWY.twitter

April 19, 2013 "Information Clearing House" -"WAIA" - In testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday March 12, 2013, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper reaffirmed what the U.S. intelligence community has been saying for years: Iran has no nuclear weapons program, is not building a nuclear weapon and has not even made a decision to do so.
The annual “Worldwide Threat Assessment,” which compiles the collective conclusions of all American intelligence agencies, has long held that Iran maintains defensive capabilities and has a military doctrine of deterrence and retaliation, but is not an aggressive state actor and has no intention of beginning a conflict, let alone triggering a nuclear apocalypse.

Weaker Yen Increases the Urgency to Restore Japan's Nuclear Energy


http://nextbigfuture.com/2013/04/weaker-yen-increases-urgency-to-restore.html

Carbon bubble will plunge the world into another financial crisis – report

 

Carbon bubble will plunge the world into another financial crisis – report

Trillions of dollars at risk as stock markets inflate value of fossil fuels that may have to remain buried forever, experts warn
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2013/apr/19/carbon-bubble-financial-crash-crisis

Nuking our future generations and their energy

Nuking our future generations and their energy
The Foreigner
Nuking our future generations and their energy. Nuclear energy is presented as the solution to our energy woes every few years, it seems. Yet the waste from nuclear power has been particularly concerning. The waste currently being generated will remain ...http://theforeigner.no/pages/columns/nuking-our-future-generations-and-their-energy/

Vt. lawmakers hear from nuclear waste critic - WCAX.COM Local

Vt. lawmakers hear from nuclear waste critic - WCAX.COM Local ...
A former U.S. Department of Energy official says nuclear plants like Vermont Yankee pose big risks in the operation of their spent fuel pools.
www.wcax.com/.../vt-lawmakers-hear-from-nuclear-waste-criti...

Brazil planning a 10% tax on revenue from nuclear power operations


Brazil planning a 10% tax on revenue from nuclear power operations
MercoPress
Brazil's electricity producing nuclear plants, under the umbrella of Eletronuclear may face a 10% tax on revenue from its nuclear power operations as the country prepares to expand arrangements that target profits from oil and gas and its distribution ...http://en.mercopress.com/2013/04/20/brazil-planning-a-10-tax-on-revenue-from-nuclear-power-operations

Tokyo has greatly overestimated Fukushima resident’s exposures

From The Hiroshima Syndrome/Fukushima Commentary
 
Tokyo has greatly overestimated Fukushima resident’s exposures 
 
A team at Tokyo University’s Science Research Dept. reports that Fukushima resident’s exposures due to ingestion since October, 2011, have been negligible. In addition, the results indicate that previous official exposure assessments for the prefecture’s most contaminated communities have been greatly over-estimated. Unfortunately, the Japanese Press has refrained from covering this good news.
 

China bags contract for nuclear reactor export, India and US worried


China bags contract for nuclear reactor export, India and US worried

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/china-bags-contract-for-nuclear-reactor-export-india-and-us-worried/articleshow/19651237.cms

Echoes Dispatches From Economic History Why Privatizing the TVA Would Be a Dam Shame


Echoes Dispatches From Economic History

Why Privatizing the TVA Would Be a Dam Shame

 

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-19/why-privatizing-the-tva-would-be-a-dam-shame.html

Kewaunee nuclear power plant shutdown cost is nearly $1 billion


Kewaunee nuclear power plant shutdown cost is nearly $1 billion

http://www.jsonline.com/business/kewaunee-nuclear-power-plant-shutdown-cost-is-nearly-1-billion-lr9j5fg-203912611.html

Fukushima Updates 4/20

Tokyo has greatly overestimated Fukushima resident’s exposures
 
A team at Tokyo University’s Science Research Dept. reports that Fukushima resident’s exposures due to ingestion since October, 2011, have been negligible. In addition, the results indicate that previous official exposure assessments for the prefecture’s most contaminated communities have been greatly over-estimated. Unfortunately, the Japanese Press has refrained from covering this good news.
 

IEA says nuclear to contribute significantly to fight climate change

IEA says nuclear to contribute significantly to fight climate changehttp://www.foratom.org/home/275/966-iea-says-nuclear-to-contribute-significantly-to-fight-climate-change.html

China's self-developed nuclear reactor passes industry evaluation

 China's self-developed nuclear reactor passes industry evaluation
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/776209.shtml#.UXK5NcpfaSp

Russia to mine uranium and build nuclear power plants in Egypt

Russia to mine uranium and build nuclear power plants in Egypt

http://rt.com/news/putin-morsi-nuclear-uranium-132/

China says its nuclear reactor gets first foreign contract


China says its nuclear reactor gets first foreign contracthttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/China-says-its-nuclear-reactor-gets-first-foreign-contract/articleshow/19650695.cms

China targets natural gas to supply 8% of energy by 2015 and increase from 4% now and needs to copy and adapt US natural gas success

China targets natural gas to supply 8% of energy by 2015 and increase from 4% now and needs to copy and adapt US natural gas success

China’s national planners enthusiastically back boosting natural gas production, which accounts for just 4 percent of the country’s total energy mix now. The government wants to double that share by 2015. This would make natural gas a larger contributor than hydroelectric in China and put it third behind coal and oil. The displacing 4% of coal would reduce emissions by 2%. This would help slow the growth of CO2 emissions in China.http://nextbigfuture.com/2013/04/china-targets-natural-gas-to-supply-8.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

China reportedly testing new nuclear missiles

China reportedly testing new nuclear missiles


http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aall/201304160034.aspx

Noam Chomsky: How Close the World Is to Nuclear War

Noam Chomsky: How Close the World Is to Nuclear War

By Noam Chomsky, Laray Polk
http://readersupportednews.org/opinion2/266-32/17025-focus-noam-chomsky-how-close-the-world-is-to-nuclear-war

Watts Up With That?



http://wattsupwiththat.com/2013/04/09/current-solar-cycle-data-seems-to-be-past-the-peak/

Industry builds $1.12 billion in new transmission in early 2013


Industry builds $1.12 billion in new transmission in early 2013

http://www.elp.com/articles/electric-light-and-power-newsletter/articles/2013/01/industry-builds--1-12-billion-in-new-transmission-in-early-2013.html?cmpid=ELPWeeklyApril192013&goback=.gde_67258_member_233913133

Psalm 23 is a profound act of faith.


Psalm 23 is a profound act of faith.
This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday, a welcome message after this tumultuous and painful week. The Responsorial Psalm of the Mass is the well-loved Twenty Third Psalm. We hear the words, “The Lord is my Shepherd…” and in our imagination we picture comforting images of Jesus the Good Shepherd leading and guarding his flock. We resonate with the promise of the Psalm. Knowing, however, that we rarely feel like we are being led through soft green pastures, could be a challenge to our faith. Is God really here? Will Jesus protect me now?

I believe the Twenty-Third Psalm is meant to console us, precisely by helping us reach to the core of our need, to acknowledge and accept our dependence on God, and to transfer our desires to the person of the Lord in whom we put all our trust. In other words, we may not experience our cup to be overflowing or feel as though we were resting by quiet streams, yet we have the certainty that the Lord is our Good Shepherd.
                                               
This week let us find comfort by breaking open Psalm 23 and reading it anew. Verse by verse, let’s reverse the meaning of the phrases, and pray these words from the depths of our own anxiety or sorrow as a profound act of faith. First, however, I invite you to stop before you go on, and to get in touch with the deepest needs of your own heart, and remember those who are in the greatest need of protection and comfort in these days.
Psalm 23 – An Act of Faith
     I feel alone, I lack everything…. Jesus, I reach out to you who are my Good Shepherd.
     I have nowhere to lie down, the pasture is full of weeds, and the water is stagnant…. Jesus, you alone are my Good Shepherd.
     I don’t know which way to turn. Walking through the dark valley I am worried. I fear you won't be there when I need you…. Jesus, I trust in you who are my Good Shepherd.
     There is nothing provided for me here. I am tired and exhausted. My cup is empty…. Jesus, be my Good Shepherd.
     Will your goodness and love follow me now, O Lord? Will I dwell in your house?... Jesus, I know you will be faithful. I entrust myself to you who are my Good Shepherd.

Faith doesn’t come easy. We hope in things unseen. We exercise the eyes of faith in the midst of darkness and confusion. We hope for a future when things appear to be ending. Ultimately, we learn the great lesson that when we reach deep into our own experiences of fear and anger, we are able to grab onto the hand of the One who alone can help us make sense of it all.
In Christ,
Sr. Kathryn James Hermes, fsp
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Tiny Online Publication Wins Pulitzer Prize from IEEE Spectrum Energywise Blog by Bill Sweet

Tiny Online Publication Wins Pulitzer Prize from IEEE Spectrum Energywise Blog by Bill Sweethttp://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/this-weeks-putlizer-for-insideclimate-news?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IeeeSpectrumEnergywiseBlog+%28Energywise+-+IEEE+Spectrum%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Is San Onofre Cost Effective In The Long Term?

Is San Onofre Cost Effective In The Long Term?
KPBS
Bill Hannaman is a nuclear engineer and consultant. He's assessed risk at nuclear plants around the country, and he believes it's worth spending hundreds of millions of dollars if that's what it takes to get the troubled San Onofre plant safely back on ..http://www.kpbs.org/news/2013/apr/19/san-onofre-cost-effective-long-term/

Saudi billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal to give 7 billion to liquid fluoride thorium reactor (LFTR) energy research that will be open sourced for the benefit of humanity.

Saudi billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal to give 7 billion to liquid fluoride thorium reactor (LFTR) energy research that will be open sourced for the benefit of humanity.


http://nuclearmatters.co.uk/2013/04/open-source-thorium-research/?goback=.gde_46854_member_233994695

Friday, April 19, 2013

China Commercial Nuclear Reactors and Makes more progress towards exporting the ACP1000 third generation reactor at 10% lower cost than best priced competitors


http://nextbigfuture.com/2013/04/china-commercial-nuclear-reactors-and.html?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29

China Set to Approve 27.9 GW of Wind Power Projects

China Set to Approve 27.9 GW of Wind Power Projects


http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2013/04/china-set-to-approve-27-9-gw-of-wind-power-projects?cmpid=rss&utm_source=feedly

Vermont Yankee and the Ink on the Rubber Stamp


Vermont Yankee and the Ink on the Rubber Stamp

http://neinuclearnotes.blogspot.com/2013/04/vermont-yankee-and-ink-on-rubber-stamp.html?utm_source=feedly

Editorial Toward a Nuclear Deal With South Korea By THE EDITORIAL BOARD

The United States and South Korea are negotiating a new nuclear cooperation agreement that will have consequences for the conflict with North Korea and President Obama’s broader nonproliferation agenda. As part of the deal, the South Korean government has requested American approval to enrich uranium and to reprocess nuclear fuel originally bought from the United States. 
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/19/opinion/south-koreas-nuclear-ambitions.html?_r=1&

nternational Energy Agency Releases 2013 Tracking Clean Energy Progress Report

IEA report Tracking Clean Energy Progress 2013.http://cleanenergyministerial.org/News/ArticleId/75/International-Energy-Agency-Releases-2013-Tracking-Clean-Energy-Progress-Report.aspx

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altOn 17 April 2013, the International Energy Agency (IEA) published a report entitled, Tracking Clean Energy Progress 2013 at the fourth Clean Energy Ministerial. The report analyses the latest global development and deployment of 11 clean energy technologies, and it provides specific recommendations to governments on how to better fight climate change. The report says that "nuclear power plays a substantial role in the decarbonisation of the electricity sector". It also shows that progress has not been fast enough and that the world is not on track to meet the target of limiting global temperature increase to 2°C by 2050.

Fukushima Intenal radiation exposure: First Thesis

"Findings suggest that the level of internal radiation exposure brought about by pollution from the soil within the Fukushima Prefecture is much less than originally believed. The amount is so negligible that it is difficult to imagine there being any risk to the health."
 

Building a Picture of the Bomb Suspects through Social Network Analysis

Building a Picture of the Bomb Suspects through Social Network Analysis

Police can obtain huge quantities of social network data, but must sort out the junk to glean useful information.

http://www.technologyreview.com/news/513956/building-a-picture-of-the-bomb-suspects-through-social-network-analysis/?utm_campaign=socialsync&utm_medium=social-post&utm_source=twitter

US NRC says site making nuclear reactor parts has safety issues

US NRC says site making nuclear reactor parts has safety issues
Platts
A Chicago Bridge & Iron facility building components for nuclear plants being built by Georgia Power and South Carolina Electric & Gas had a "chilled work environment" that prevented workers from raising safety concerns, the US Nuclear Regulatory ...http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/ElectricPower/21967359

How I learned to stop worrying and love nuclear power

How I learned to stop worrying and love nuclear power

Science Omega - ‎3 hours ago‎
In this week's blog, I argue that society should accept atomic energy as the big, cuddly teddy bear that it so evidently is... Why don't people like nuclear energy? What has it ever done to hurt anybody? Okay – that's a pretty shoddy opening argument, so allow ...http://www.scienceomega.com/article/1043/how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-nuclear-power-blog

Research and Markets: Nuclear Power in 2013: Another Year of Resurgence


Research and Markets: Nuclear Power in 2013: Another Year of Resurgence
Wall Street Journal
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nuclear Power in 2013: Another Year of Resurgence" report to their offering. Rapid development in the field of nuclear energy is expected in 2013 as nations eagerly look towards building or ...http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130419-904888.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

"Saudi Arabia Eying Nuclear Power Despite Substantial Oil and Gas Reserves"

Research and Markets: Saudi Arabia Eying Nuclear Power Despite Substantial ...
Wall Street Journal
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Saudi Arabia Eying Nuclear Power Despite Substantial Oil and Gas Reserves" report to their offering. Saudi Arabia has formulated extensive plans to pursue the development of nuclear power, largely ...http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130419-904967.html?mod=googlenews_wsj





Saudi Arabia Oil & Gas Report Q2 2013 - New Market Study Published

ClickPress (press release) - ‎1 hour ago‎
[ClickPress, Fri Apr 19 2013] Saudi Arabia continued its role as the world's leading swing producer, maintaining historically high production of near 10mn b/d in support of the global oil market over much of 2012. However, a dramatic cutback towards the end ...http://www.clickpress.com/releases/Detailed/676699005cp.shtml

Areva signs nuclear fuel fabrication services contract with Exelon


Areva signs nuclear fuel fabrication services contract with Exelon

http://nuclear.energy-business-review.com/news/areva-signs-nuclear-fuel-fabrication-services-contract-with-exelon-190413

US agrees to support South Korea’s exports of nuclear power plants

US agrees to support South Korea’s exports of nuclear power plants 
http://www.eco-business.com/news/us-agrees-to-support-s-koreas-exports-of-nuclear-power-plants/

Venture Capit-oil: Energy Investment Outlook

Venture Capit-oil: Energy Investment Outlook


http://theenergycollective.com/mblackwe/214001/venture-capitoil?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

Nuclear Energy Future: SMRs and Hook-Ons


Nuclear Energy Future: SMRs and Hook-Ons

http://theenergycollective.com/ansorg/214746/hook-ons?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

AtomEnergoMash reactors for Ostrovets

AtomEnergoMash reactors for Ostrovets (http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NN-Atomenergomash_reactors_for_Ostrovets_190413a.html)
Russia's AtomEnergoMash will supply the reactor pressure vessels, reactor internals, and core catchers for two VVER-1200 units that are to be built as part of Belarus's first nuclear power plant at Ostrovets.

French fuel for Korean reactor in Jordan

French fuel for Korean reactor in Jordan (http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/ENF_French_fuel_for_Korean_reactor_in_Jordan_1904131.html)
Fuel for Jordan's research reactor will be made by Areva, the company announced. A South Korean consortium is supplying the 5 MWt unit to Jordan University of Science and Technology.

$15.8 for US nuclear fuel storage research

$15.8m for US nuclear fuel storage research

 $15.8 for US nuclear fuel storage research

Murmansk and Norway to Cooperate on Radiation Safety

Murmansk and Norway to Cooperate on Radiation Safety

The Northwestern Naval Radioactive Waste Management Center and the Governor of Norway's Finnmark Province have signed radiation safety cooperation agreements in Murmansk, the Press Service of the Murmansk Region Government said on Thursday.

Units remain offline at LaSalle nuclear power plant

Units remain offline at LaSalle nuclear power plant

Exelon Generation restored power to the switchyard at the LaSalle County Generating Station in Illinois on April 18 and terminated an unusual event at the plant.http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2013/04/units-remain-offline-at-lasalle-nuclear-power-plant.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+power-engineering-latest-news-rss+%28PE+-+Power+Engineering+Latest+News%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

MIT Dedicates Its Website To Sean Collier, 26, Who Was Shot And Killed By Boston Bombing Suspect


http://www.businessinsider.com/mit-dedicates-website-to-sean-collier-26-who-was-shot-and-killed-2013-4?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+businessinsider+%28Business+Insider%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

California Power Facing Biggest Test Since Enron: Energy Markets

California Power Facing Biggest Test Since Enron: Energy Markets

California may face the biggest regional power shortages in more than a decade this summer, sending wholesale prices higher, as idled nuclear reactors and low hydroelectric output cut generating capacity.

Nuclear News Round Up (15th Apr – 19th Apr)

Nuclear News Round Up (15th Apr – 19th Apr)


15th Apr 2013 16th Apr 2013 17th Apr 2013 18th Apr 2013
19th Apr 2013
 http://energyandnuclear.com/2013/04/19/nuclear-news-round-up-15th-apr-19th-apr/

TVA officials guarded, tense amid talks of federal divesture

TVA officials guarded, tense amid talks of federal divesture

Top officials of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) gathered Thursday for a meeting described by local media as “tense” amid the revelation that the federal government is considering privatizing the storied utility.http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2013/04/tva-officials-guarded-tense-amid-talks-of-federal-divesture.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+power-engineering-latest-news-rss+%28PE+-+Power+Engineering+Latest+News%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

EDF CEO: Talks with UK Government on New Nuclear reactors "Ongoing"

EDF CEO: Talks with UK Government on New Nuclear reactors "Ongoing"


http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/04/18/edf-ceo-talks-with-uk-government-on-new-nuclear-reactors-ongoing/

Europe Faces a Crisis in Energy Costs

Green Column

Europe Faces a Crisis in Energy Costs


http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/18/business/energy-environment/18iht-green18.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0

The Dragons Are Bullish

 

The Dragons Are Bullish

http://www.power-eng.com/articles/npi/print/volume-6/issue-2/nucleus/the-dragons-are-bullish.html

Top TVA officials weigh prospect of federal ‘divestiture’

Top TVA officials weigh prospect of federal ‘divestiture’
Friday, April 19th, 2013, by Daniel Potter
The Tennessee Valley Authority is still getting used to the idea it could be privatized. At a meeting Thursday top TVA officials said they’d listen and take part in discussions of a possible sale, as mentioned last week in President Obama’s budget.

http://wpln.org/?p=47225

Reid Appoints Besieged Regulator to Nuclear-Weapons Panel


Reid Appoints Besieged Regulator to Nuclear-Weapons Panel

http://www.nationaljournal.com/energy/reid-appoints-besieged-regulator-to-nuclear-weapons-panel-0130418

French port for Japan, first since Fukushima

 French port for Japan, first since Fukushima
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/18/us-areva-mox-japan-idUSBRE93H0EO20130418

E China nuclear plant generator operational

E China nuclear plant generator operational


http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2013-04/19/content_16422282.htm

EDF CEO: Talks with UK Government on New Nuclear reactors "Ongoing"

EDF CEO: Talks with UK Government on New Nuclear reactors "Ongoing"


http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/04/18/edf-ceo-talks-with-uk-government-on-new-nuclear-reactors-ongoing/

Key US senator blasts DOE 2014 budget request for fracking, nuclear waste R&D


Key US senator blasts DOE 2014 budget request for fracking, nuclear waste R&D


http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/NaturalGas/21965093

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Weekly Review


Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Weekly Review

http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2013/04/19/fukushima-daiichi-nuclear-plant-weekly-review-041902.aspx

Exxon's Next Big Growth Is Natural Gas


Exxon's Next Big Growth Is Natural Gas

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1348701-exxon-s-next-big-growth-is-natural-gas?source=google_news

Why I’m Done Talking About Energy Security

Why I’m Done Talking About Energy Security


http://www.energytrendsinsider.com/2013/04/18/why-im-done-talking-about-energy-security/

IAEA Begins Review of Fukushima-Daiichi Decommissioning Plans


IAEA Begins Review of Fukushima-Daiichi Decommissioning Plans

Decommissioning
19 Apr (NucNet): An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team has begun a review of Japan’s efforts to decommission the four damaged reactors at the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power plant.
http://www.nucnet.org/all-the-news/2013/04/19/iaea-begins-review-of-fukushima-daiichi-decommissioning-plans

Device to mitigate power outages, prevent equipment damage

Device to mitigate power outages, prevent equipment damage

Engineering researchers have developed equipment that will prevent rolling power outages by regulating or limiting the amount of excess current that moves through the power grid when a surge occurs.http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130419094143.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news%2Ftop_technology+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Top+News+--+Top+Technology%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Armenia and Belarus to cooperate in atoms for peace

http://en.trend.az/regions/scaucasus/armenia/2140814.html

Fukushima Updates

Here are the topics for today's Fukushima updates -
 
Japan’s Nuclear Regulatory Authority is inspecting the two operating nukes at Oi station... The home visitation restrictions for the Fukushima no-entry zone have been eased... Fear of the possibility of radiation restricts Fukushima evacuee relief... NRA officials estimate a worst-case scenario for F. Daiichi waste water reservoir leaks... Tokyo Electric Company (Tepco) says they have discovered more geologic seams running under the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear station property in Niigata Prefecture.
 

California and Those Green Electric Rates

California and Those Green Electric Rates
Wall Street Journal
California Public Utilities Commission President Michael Peevey's response (Letters, April 9) to your March 30 editorial "California's Coming Green-Outs" is laughable: "It may be true that if energy costs escalate or energy becomes unreliable there may ...http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323741004578418920059948366.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Iran sees 'logical' oil price at $100-120


Iran sees 'logical' oil price at $100-120

http://www.globalenergyworld.com/news/7806/&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=discussion-en

NuScale reveals SMR breakthrough on automated, no power cooldown


NuScale reveals SMR breakthrough on automated, no power cooldown

April 17, 2013
By PennEnergy Editorial Staff http://www.pennenergy.com/articles/pennenergy/2013/04/nuscale-reveals-smr-breakthrough-on-automated-no-power-cooldown.html?goback=.gde_67258_member_233571955

Uncertainty around infrastructure’ hurting energy investment: Carney Add to ... Kevin Carmichael

Uncertainty around infrastructure’ hurting energy investment: Carney 


http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/uncertainty-around-infrastructure-hurting-energy-investments-carney/article11378039/?goback=.gde_67258_member_233660852

Natural Gas Used For Electric Power Generation on the Decline

Natural Gas Used For Electric Power Generation on the Decline


http://www.bidurenergy.com/news-events/natural-gas-used-for-electric-power-generation-on-the-decline?pk_campaign=SB-MF%20Blog-Natural%20Gas%20For%20Electric%20Power&goback=.gde_67258_member_233620813

Penn Energy's Top Oil & Gas News 4/19

Top Oil & Gas News
Plains All American announces new oil pipeline in Texas
The new pipeline will provides additional takeaway capacity for increasing Permian Basin crude oil production.
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From Williams,Shell midstream joint venture, to SSE’s acquisition in the Sean Gas Field , to the 20 percent rise in total oil well completions, all of the week's biggest headlines are in the PennEnergy Video News Update.
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America’s Oil Wealth: Use It Wisely


America’s Oil Wealth: Use It Wisely



http://carnegieendowment.org/2013/04/17/america-s-oil-wealth-use-it-wisely/fzzh

The Most Dangerous (Man-Made) Lava Flow By Erik Klemetti 04.18.13 11:45 AM


The Most Dangerous (Man-Made) Lava Flow

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/04/the-most-dangerous-manmade-lava-flow/

FPL completes massive, multi-year upgrade of nuclear power plants


FPL completes massive, multi-year upgrade of nuclear power plants

http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/latest.jsp?resourceid=6683447&access=EH

IAEA E-Learning for Nuclear Newcomers

E-learning for Nuclear Newcomers

Is your country considering nuclear power?

The IAEA is here to help!

We have created an interactive e-learning series explaining the IAEA’s Milestones Approach to introducing a nuclear power programme. This approach is based on three phases and covers the 19 infrastructure issues that need to be addressed, and brings decades of expertise to life. Both newcomers and those expanding their nuclear power programmes may benefit from the e-learning series.

E-learning Modules

We have developed several interactive and engaging e-learning modules for nuclear power development:
Module 1
Introduction Implementing a Nuclear Power Programme
is an introduction and overview of
nuclear power infrastructure development
Module 2
HR Developing a Human Resource Strategy
focuses on human resources management,
a crucial element of a nuclear power programme
Soon you will find other modules covering stakeholder involvement, management of a new nuclear power programme and construction management. Users should be able to complete all five modules in about 12 hours.

Who benefits?

The e-learning modules target a variety of stakeholders in Member States interested in or embarking on a nuclear power programme:
Decision makers, advisers and senior managers in governmental organizations, regulatory bodies, utilities and industries, as well as donors, suppliers and other related bodies.
Students, academics and researchers in the nuclear field may better understand the "big picture" of developing nuclear power programmes.
Those involved in expanding existing nuclear power programmes may also find the modules a valuable resource.
Whatever your role or interest in your country's nuclear power programme, this e-learning will further you knowledge and understanding.

Acknowledgement

This e-learning project is supported by an extrabudgetary contribution from the Republic of Korea under the Peaceful Uses Initiative It is implemented by the Integrated Nuclear Power Infrastructure Group (INIG) with support from the Nuclear Power Engineering Section (NPES) of the IAEA Department of Nuclear Energy.
All of the modules are based on the IAEA publications "Milestones in the Development of a National Nuclear Infrastructure for Nuclear Power" (Nuclear Energy Series No. NG-G-3.1), other relevant IAEA publications, and current experiences from newcomer countries.

Finding a New Direction in Climate Change Policy


Finding a New Direction in Climate Change Policy

http://www.energytrendsinsider.com/2013/04/18/finding-a-new-direction-in-climate-change-policy/?goback=.gde_78238_member_233649948

ABC: Major magnitude 7.2 quake strikes off northern Japan


ABC: Major magnitude 7.2 quake strikes off northern Japan

http://enenews.com/abc-major-magnitude-7-2-quake-strikes-off-northern-japan

Power Engineering Weekly News Summary 4/19

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NRC: No risk in SONGS restart

 

NRC: No risk in SONGS restart

http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2013/04/nrc-no-risk-in-songs-restart.html

Energy sector seen as threat to stability

Energy sector seen as threat to stability

Serious Risks of San Onofre - Harvey Wasserman

Serious Risks of San Onofre - Harvey Wasserman 

 


http://decommission.sanonofre.com/2013/04/san-onofre-risks-harvey-wasserman.html

Vt. lawmakers hear from nuclear waste critic



Vt. lawmakers hear from nuclear waste critic

http://www.boston.com/news/local/vermont/2013/04/18/lawmakers-hear-from-nuclear-waste-critic/Eg5CM3shE00NNI3gEL0UbJ/story.html


Nuclear waste expert says Vt. Yankee's growing risk

Critics downplay stark assessment after Statehouse hearing


http://www.wptz.com/news/vermont-new-york/burlington/Nuclear-waste-expert-says-Vt-Yankee-s-growing-risk/-/8869880/19808492/-/jq2qyk/-/index.html?absolute=true

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Asia’s Clean Energy Future

Asia’s Clean Energy Future

Nuclear Power – The World Report 2012 - 2030


http://nuclearpowernews.blogspot.com/

Coalition of states threaten EPA with lawsuit over New Source Performance Standard delay

A coalition of states and other government entities, led by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, has sent of a letter of intent to file a lawsuit against the U.S. http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2013/04/coalition-of-states-threaten-epa-with-lawsuit-over-new-source-pe.html?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+power-engineering-latest-news-rss+%28PE+-+Power+Engineering+Latest+News%29

Japan’s nuclear future Don’t look now A series of mishaps comes at an awkward time for the government

 

Japan’s nuclear future

Don’t look now

A series of mishaps comes at an awkward time for the government

http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21576450-series-mishaps-comes-awkward-time-government-dont-look-now

Explainer: What is hydroelectricity?

Explainer: What is hydroelectricity?
Hydroelectricity is an established power-generation technology with over 100 years of commercial operation. Hydroelectricity is produced when moving water rotates a turbine shaft; this movement is converted to electricity with an electrical generator. http://phys.org/news/2013-04-hydroelectricity.html#nwlt

Reid appoints former NRC chief Jaczko to nuclear panel

Reid appoints former NRC chief Jaczko to nuclear panel
The Hill (blog)
Former Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman Gregory Jaczko was appointed Thursday to a new panel charged with monitoring the agency that oversees the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) tapped ...http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/294795-reid-appoints-former-nrc-chief-jaczko-to-nuclear-panel

Besieged Regulator Appointed to Nuclear-Weapons Panel

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FBI says there is no indication of any connection between the letters and the Monday bomb attack in Boston. READ MORE · LATEST NEWS · In Focus: Funding Defense4:59 PM ET; Pentagon Now a `Sideshow' in Sequester Debate, Defense Official Says4:41 ...http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/besieged-regulator-appointed-nuclear-weapons-panel/62642/?oref=dropdown