November 8, 2013

Nuclear News Round Up (4th – 8th Nov 13)

4th Nov 2013

• Chinese Firms, Westinghouse Headed Toward More Nuclear Supply Chain Cooperation and Joint Project

5th Nov 2013

• Nuclear essential for climate stability
  
• AMEC acquires US-based nuclear services company

7th Nov 2013

• Preliminary Test Now Required For Fukushima Nuclear Cleanup

8th Nov 2013

• Sensonics protecting nuclear power plant in UAE
  
• EDF Energy and unions reach agreement on Hinkley Point Chttp://energyandnuclear.com/2013/11/08/nuclear-news-round-up-4th-8th-nov-13/?goback=.gde_1851527_member_5804620525145706497#!

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McKinsey identifies renewable energy and energy storage as disruptive technologies

McKinsey identifies renewable energy and energy storage as disruptive technologies

http://geospatial.blogs.com/geospatial/2013/11/mckinsey-identifies-renewable-energy-and-energy-storage-as-disruptive-technologies.html

3 Ways Superstorm Sandy Could Change Utilities Forever

http://theenergycollective.com/stephenlacey/295316/3-ways-superstorm-sandy-could-change-utilities-forever?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

China could become the third largest producer of nuclear energy in 2014

China could become the third largest producer of nuclear energy in 2014

http://nextbigfuture.com/2013/11/china-could-become-third-largest.html

Fukushima Power Plant 2 years later, Japan's Future Depends On Nuclear Power

http://www.ibtimes.com/fukushima-power-plant-2-years-later-japans-future-depends-nuclear-power-1463174

Implications of the U.S. Shale Energy Revolution for China

http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/up-front/posts/2013/11/07-shale-energy-revolution-china-downs

Gas boom reshaping US role

http://dawn.com/news/1055081/gas-boom-reshaping-us-role

Shale gas is ‘saving the planet from coal’

Shale gas is ‘saving the planet from coal’

http://www.energylivenews.com/2013/11/08/shale-gas-is-%E2%80%98saving-the-planet-from-coal%E2%80%99/

Are U.S. Oil Exports Possible?

Exploring the Potential for Exports

By Jon Carter
http://www.energyandcapital.com/articles/are-us-oil-exports-possible/3998

‘Nuclear power should be included in credible path vs climate change’

‘Nuclear power should be included in credible path vs climate change’

http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php/en/features/green/22562-nuclear-power-should-be-included-in-credible-path-vs-climate-change

Luminant suspends nuclear plant licensing effort in Texas

http://www.platts.com/latest-news/electric-power/washington/luminant-suspends-nuclear-plant-licensing-effort-21801006

Inspectors discover Vt Yankee flood seals missing

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Inspectors discover Vt Yankee flood seals missing

http://www.timesargus.com/article/20131109/NEWS03/711099926

NRC downgrades Pilgrim’s performance rating

http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/11/09/nrc-downgrades-pilgrim-performance-rating/2VVoJc9ncqEQvKmAayUIqO/story.html

Areva to supply spent fuel pool instrumentation to U.S. utilities

http://www.elp.com/articles/2013/11/areva-to-supply-spent-fuel-pool-instrumentation-to-u-s-utilities.html

AREVA wins contract from CNNC to provide training in the management of nuclear projects

http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20131109-901877.html?dsk=y

Passive Safety Systems in Advanced Water Cooled Reactors (AWCRs). Case Studies - IAEA TECDOC 1705

Passive Safety Systems in Advanced Water Cooled Reactors (AWCRs). Case Studies - IAEA TECDOC 1705

http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/Publications/PDF/TE-1705_web.pdf ;

http://www-pub.iaea.org/books/IAEABooks/10393/Passive-Safety-Systems-in-Advanced-Water-Cooled-Reactors-AWCRs-Case-Studies

The Arctic Is The Next Frontier, And Russia Has A Huge Lead

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/russias-huge-lead-in-arctic-race-2013-11#ixzz2kBTAovGb

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Fukushima Trial Run Begins Dangerous Reactor 4 Clean-Up

Fukushima Trial Run Begins Dangerous Reactor 4 Clean-Up

Clean-up workers begin recommended test run before embarking on 'humankind’s most dangerous moment since the Cuban Missile Crisis'

- Jacob Chamberlain, staff writer

http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/11/05-3

Fukushima Updates 11/9

Fukushima Commentary for today –

 

Japanese Politician Falls Prey to an Antinuclear Paradigm

One of the long-standing antinuclear tenets is that their “evidence” is largely unknown to most people. They feel that if their concepts were widely reported, the world would necessarily turn against their great Satan – nuclear energy. A young antinuclear lawmaker in Japan has fallen prey to this concept and performed a taboo act that has cost him dearly.

http://www.hiroshimasyndrome.com/fukushima-commentary.html

A future use for Vermont Yankee? Don't hold your breath

A look at former nuclear power plants around the country indicates it could be decades before the Vernon site could be reused, if ever

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20131108/NEWS03/311090013/Future-use-of-Vermont-Yankee-nuclear-site-could-be-decades-away

New Hampshire officials still need to step up on Vermont Yankee

http://www.sentinelsource.com/opinion/editorial/new-hampshire-officials-still-need-to-step-up-on-vermont/article_616a4a1d-a9d5-59f8-8598-a1c9fe4fd993.html

To Those Who Want To See Nuclear Power Play A Bigger Role In Climate Action

http://theenergycollective.com/josephromm/298686/those-who-want-see-nuclear-power-play-bigger-role-climate-action

Obama Picks New Energy and Environmental Adviser

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/08/obama-climate-adviser-utech_n_4241778.html

USA nuclear plants likely to be shutting down in a ‘domino effect’

USA nuclear plants likely to be shutting down in a ‘domino effect’

http://nuclear-news.net/2013/11/08/usa-nuclear-plants-likely-to-be-shutting-down-in-a-domino-effect/

Fukushima’s fuel rod removal plan BBC

Fukushima’s fuel rod removal plan BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24846819

Gaius Publius: Japanese Mafia Feared in Charge of Fukushima Cleanup

Gaius Publius: Japanese Mafia Feared in Charge of Fukushima Cleanup

Posted: 08 Nov 2013 12:19 AM PST

Yves here. This post by Gaius not only reports on the latest rumors surrounding the Fukushima clean up (such as it is) but also the huge danger the site poses to Japan and the US if it is not stabilized.http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2013/11/gaius-publius-japanese-mafia-feared-in-charge-of-fukushima-cleanup.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NakedCapitalism+%28naked+capitalism%29

Amazon deforestation could trigger droughts in U.S. West

Amazon deforestation could trigger droughts in U.S. West
Princeton, N.J. (UPI) Nov 7, 2013 - Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest could affect climate elsewhere, and total deforestation could lead to droughts in the U.S. West, scientists say. A study led by researchers at Princeton University suggests total deforestation of the Amazon may significantly reduce rain and snowfall in the western United States, resulting in water and food shortages and a greater risk of forest fir ... morehttp://www.terradaily.com/reports/Amazon_deforestation_could_trigger_droughts_in_US_West_999.html

UN climate talks amid new warnings of dire warming

UN climate talks amid new warnings of dire warming
Paris (AFP) Nov 08, 2013 - UN climate talks resume in Warsaw on Monday amid a slew of warnings about a potentially disastrous rise in greenhouse-gas emissions. Though the stakes are high, no specific targets have been set for this round, hosted by one of the world's biggest coal polluters just two years before the tortuous global process must deliver a new deal. "There is no doubt that we have to act and that we h ... morehttp://www.terradaily.com/reports/UN_climate_talks_amid_new_warnings_of_dire_warming_999.html

Re-using rather than emitting CO2 seen as viable commercial practice

Re-using rather than emitting CO2 seen as viable commercial practice
Washington (UPI) Nov 6, 2013 - Reusing greenhouse gas carbon dioxide from industrial plants to create new products is on the verge of becoming a commercial reality, a U.S. journal reports. Several large chemical companies in Germany and small start-ups in the United States are leading the way in finding new uses for CO2 created by manufacturing, rather than emitting it into the atmosphere where it increases global wa ... morehttp://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Re-using_rather_than_emitting_CO2_seen_as_viable_commercial_practice_999.html

The Arctic ceases to be a 'province'

The Arctic ceases to be a 'province'
Moscow (Voice of Russia) Nov 08, 2013 - The conflict around the Arctic is growing, admits the Russian government. In order to secure the country's economic and geopolitical interests in the region Moscow is planning to upgrade the structure, the military, economic and technical procurement of the armed forces. A major part of the state program of the region's development until 2020 about to be adopted is dedicated to this issue. ... morehttp://www.terradaily.com/reports/The_Arctic_ceases_to_be_a_province_999.html

Duke Energy To Outshine Competitors Moving Forward by Equity Watch

 Duke Energy To Outshine Competitors Moving Forward by Equity Watch
http://seekingalpha.com/article/1824352-duke-energy-to-outshine-competitors-moving-forward?source=email_rt_article_readmore

 

Robot inspects primary system at US unit

An underwater robot developed by Areva that can be maneuvered through a reactor's primary system has been used at a US nuclear power plant for the first time.

http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/C-Robot-inspects-primary-system-at-US-unit-0611135.html?goback=.gde_5167356_member_5803897898970136578#!

Germany Solar PV Report — A Must-Read For Any Energy Reporter

Germany Solar PV Report — A Must-Read For Any Energy Reporter
Read more at http://cleantechnica.com/2013/11/07/germany-solar-pv-report-must-read-energy-reporter/#oUxh1ymBBkLHJSXH.99

Germany Solar PV Report — A Must-Read For Any Energy Reporter
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Solar Deployment Is Faster Than Nuclear

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Is Solar Worth It?

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Power Engineering's Top Stories 11/8

Top Stories
	SCE: MHI didn't offer viable plan to repair faulty nuclear generators at SONGS Southern California Edison (SCE) released a white paper that the utility says shows that Mitsubishi failed to offer a “viable, implementable and licensable plan” to reliably restore the replacement steam generators at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in California to full power or for their 40-year operational life. Read More Share:
	Milestone reached at Unit 3 at Summer nuclear power plant South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. (SCE&G) completed placement of the nuclear island basemat for Unit 3 at the V.C. Summer nuclear power plant in South Carolina. Read More Share:
	GE adds wind energy capacity in UK More than 40MW of clean energy capacity to be installed at Chelveston Wind Farm and Burton Wold Wind Farm Extension in England. Read More Share:
	Southern Co., Turner Renewable Energy to acquire Calif. solar power plant Southern Co. subsidiary Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy have reached an agreement to acquire the 20-MW Adobe Solar Facility in California. Read More Share:

In Case You Missed It
• Russian nuclear power unit suddenly shuts down
• Westinghouse names Hamilton SVP of environmental safety division
• Avista to acquire Alaska Energy and Resources Co.
• B&W to provide nuclear inspection and repair services
• EDF paid £3M to shut down Scottish wind farm

PennEnergy's Top Oil & Gas News 11/8

Top Oil & Gas News
	Ukraine, Chevron sign $10B deal for shale gas development After discussing the possibility of a partnership in late October, Ukraine and Chevron announced they have officially signed a deal to explore the European country's shale gas reserves. The $10 billion deal is one of the biggest of its kind in Europe. Full Article Share:
	PennEnergy Video News Update From opportunity in Colombia for Pacific Rubiales, to Honeywell's upgrades for a Swedish refinery, to a panel investigation report from the BSEE, all of the week's biggest headlines are in the PennEnergy Video News Update. Full Article Share:

This Week's Most Popular Oil & Gas News
• BSEE cites Black Elk, contractors for deadly platform explosion
• Honeywell to modernize Swedish oil refinery
• Pacific Rubiales earns environmental licenses for E&P blocks in Colombia
• Global oil and gas pipeline market to increase 5 percent annually
• Linn Energy ups purchase price for Berry Petroleum to $4.9B
• Subsea 7 awarded contract for work in Ghana offshore oil field
• Eni, Quicksilver sign U.S. unconventional oil agreement
• Foster Wheeler selected for initial feed for proposed LNG project
• Shell encouraged by positive well test results in Albania
• Encana to slash workforce, narrow focus to five liquids-rich regions
• Williams brings northeast gas pipeline expansion into service
• Statoil starts production from Visund North oil and gas field
• EIA: River disruptions, strikes set back some U.S. petroleum exports

Energy Insights

All Energy, All the Time: Americans Don’t Grasp Energy Issues With a wealth of information at our fingertips, I should be astonished about the lack of information most Americans have about relevant energy issues. Unfortunately, a recent article on Politico.com wasn’t nearly as surprising as I’d like it to be. The average American doesn’t know what’s going on in the energy sector. Miley Cyrus garners more attention on the major news networks than…the news. Full Article Share:

Governing Energy: (Ax = b) > C^4 Most Type-A business personalities believe that they are at the top of the game when it comes to multi-tasking. There constant sense of urgency in a very competitive environment can cause them to over book commitments and some may be seen rushing from one meeting to another. Full Article Share:

Investors May Get Shocked By High Yielding Duke Energy In The Near Term

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1824262-investors-may-get-shocked-by-high-yielding-duke-energy-in-the-near-term?source=email_rt_article_readmore

Carbon Capture and Storage Can Cause Earthquakes, Making It 'A Risky And Strategy'

http://theenergycollective.com/josephromm/299436/carbon-capture-and-storage-can-cause-earthquakes-making-it-risky-and-likely-unsucc?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

Realistic Look at Small Modular Reactors in Idaho

http://theenergycollective.com/ansorg/299226/realistic-look-small-modular-reactors-idaho?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

 

Research: Fracking Uses and Loses More Water than Previously Believed

http://theenergycollective.com/nrdcswitchboard/297016/new-research-fracking-uses-and-loses-more-water-previously-believed?utm_source=tec_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&inf_contact_key=5396107e05e38917fb5ea087b6cc3c8c00b182f5b7cf268f2ed29dccf0f8fc12

CNN agrees – Harry Reid violated federal law by killing Yucca Mountain Rod Adams

 

CNN agrees – Harry Reid violated federal law by killing Yucca Mountain

Rod Adams http://atomicinsights.com/cnn-agrees-harry-reid-violated-federal-law-killing-yucca-mountain/

A Liquid Metal Battery for Grid Storage Nears Production

A Liquid Metal Battery for Grid Storage Nears Production IEEE Spectrum

MIT spin-off Ambri is a step closer to bringing a novel liquid metal battery to the electricity grid. The company on Thursday cut the ribbon on a new production ...http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/the-smarter-grid/a-liquid-metal-battery-for-grid-storage-nears-production?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IeeeSpectrum+%28IEEE+Spectrum%29

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Japan's Toshiba to buy British nuclear firm: report

Japan's Toshiba to buy British nuclear firm: report
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 08, 2013 - Toshiba plans to buy a controlling interest in British nuclear firm NuGeneration in a bid to rekindle its atomic business which has not drawn any new orders since the 2011 Fukushima crisis, a report said Friday. Japan's leading Nikkei business daily reported that the engineering giant would scoop up a 50 percent stake in the British company as early as this year in a deal worth about 20 bill ... morehttp://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/Japans_Toshiba_to_buy_British_nuclear_firm_report_999.html

CPUC slams PG&E with ethics violations fines and more

Read more: CPUC slams PG&E with ethics violations fines and more - FierceEnergy http://www.fierceenergy.com/story/cpuc-slams-pge-ethics-violations-fines-and-more/2013-11-08#ixzz2k5aUOKfO
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