Duke Energy Petitions To Continue Charging Customers For Abandoned Nuclear Plants
http://news.wfsu.org/post/duke-energy-petitions-continue-charging-customers-abandoned-nuclear-plants
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Duke Energy Petitions To Continue Charging Customers For Abandoned Nuclear Plants
http://news.wfsu.org/post/duke-energy-petitions-continue-charging-customers-abandoned-nuclear-plants
Land swap would advance nuclear plant along Delaware River
Land swap would advance nuclear plant along Delaware River
http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2014/08/01/land-swap-advance-nuclear-plant-along-delaware-river/13490205/Mass. group pushing nuclear power ballot question
Mass. group pushing nuclear power ballot question
San Onofre nuclear power plant dismantling will cost $4.4 billion, take 20 years
San Onofre nuclear power plant dismantling will cost $4.4 billion, take 20 years
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/08/02/san-onofre-nuclear-power-plant-dismantling-will-cost-44-billion-take-20-years/Alternative Nuclear fusion projects Tri-alpha Energy, General Fusion and Helion Energy featured in Nature.
Alternative Nuclear fusion projects Tri-alpha Energy, General Fusion
and Helion Energy featured in Nature. http://nextbigfuture.com/2014/07/alternative-nuclear-fusion-projects-tri.html
GE Threatens to Enter Fuel Cell Market, Compete With Bloom
GE Threatens to Enter Fuel Cell Market, Compete With Bloom
http://theenergycollective.com/eric-wesoff/444086/ge-threatens-enter-fuel-cell-market-compete-bloom?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29
Energy Quote of the Day: "The Fog of War Will not Clear for a Long Time," Oil Price Impact?
Energy Quote of the Day: "The Fog of War Will not Clear for a Long Time," Oil Price Impact?
http://theenergycollective.com/jared-anderson/450411/energy-quote-day-fog-war-will-not-clear-long-time-oil-price-impact?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29
Bulgaria to Cut Reliance on Russia With $5 Billion Nuclear Deal
Bulgaria to Cut Reliance on Russia With $5 Billion Nuclear Deal
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/business/article/bulgaria-to-cut-reliance-on-russia-with-5-billion-nuclear-deal/504436.html
TVA small modular nuke project permit 'on hold' at NRC
TVA small modular nuke project permit 'on hold' at NRC
http://www.snl.com/InteractiveX/Article.aspx?cdid=A-28785260-11054
Pursuing Energy Failure, Again and Again
Pursuing Energy Failure, Again and Again
Policy makers can never resist the urge to “just do something.” And it never works.
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/384312/pursuing-energy-failure-again-and-again-robert-bryce
Policy makers can never resist the urge to “just do something.” And it never works.
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/384312/pursuing-energy-failure-again-and-again-robert-bryce
Climate Change: If we pretend it isn’t happening, will it go away?
LAWRENCE M. KRAUSS
Climate Change: If we pretend it isn’t happening, will it go away?
The US House of Representatives tries to defund scientific research on climate change so the government can't learn what some House Republicans don't want to believe.http://thebulletin.org/climate-change-if-we-pretend-it-isn%E2%80%99t-happening-will-it-go-away7333
Climate Change: If we pretend it isn’t happening, will it go away?
The US House of Representatives tries to defund scientific research on climate change so the government can't learn what some House Republicans don't want to believe.http://thebulletin.org/climate-change-if-we-pretend-it-isn%E2%80%99t-happening-will-it-go-away7333
IEA: Responding to major supply disruptions
Responding to major supply disruptions
In 1973, members of
the Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) stopped
selling oil to both the US and the Netherlands following their support
for Israel in the Arab-Israeli War. South Africa, Rhodesia and Portugal
were later added to the list of embargoed countries, resulting in a
global oil crisis.
The ensuing shortage of oil and spiralling prices led countries to seriously examine their energy security (the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price) for, at the time, many economies were heavily dependent on oil, many countries were reliant on imports from only one region, and most had failed to invest in developing other energy sources or substitutes for oil.
The IEA was established in November 1974 in response to this crisis to help countries to develop response measures, such as the establishment of emergency reserves, and to co-ordinate a collective response to any future major disruptions in oil supply.
What causes oil supply disruptions?
The three most common reasons for disruption in the supply of oil are unforeseen technical problems, the weather – such as seasonal storms in the Gulf of Mexico - and civil unrest - such as the civil war in Libya in 2011. Military or terrorist attacks which target energy infrastructure for political motives, or disputes between governments, while rare, are other significant concerns for world oil markets.
What are IEA member countries committed to doing in the event of a disruption?
They are all committed to taking joint measures in the event of oil supply emergencies in order to avoid economic damage to their countries. They have all agreed to share energy information, co-ordinate their energy policies and co-operate in the development of rational energy programmes. Each of the 29 IEA member countries is also required to hold oil stocks equivalent to 90 days of its prior year’s net imports.
What is the purpose of holding these oil stocks?
Oil stocks are in place so that, in the event of an oil supply disruption likely to cause considerable economic damage to member countries, they can make their stocks available to the market in order to offset any physical shortage of oil and ensure a steady supply. A release is not undertaken to moderate prices, although it can have that impact by calming the market, and thus exerting downward pressure on prices.
Has there ever been a need to release these stocks?
Yes, on a global scale IEA member country stocks have been used three times. IEA member countries released oil stocks in the build up to the Gulf War in 1991; after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita damaged offshore oil rigs, pipelines and oil refineries in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005; and in response to the prolonged disruption of oil supplies from Libya in 2011.
What are the current levels of oil stocks in each member country?
Click here.
Who owns these emergency oil stocks?
In general, IEA member countries use three approaches to meet their stockholding obligations: industry stocks, government stocks and agency stocks. Most countries use a combination of these.
The ensuing shortage of oil and spiralling prices led countries to seriously examine their energy security (the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price) for, at the time, many economies were heavily dependent on oil, many countries were reliant on imports from only one region, and most had failed to invest in developing other energy sources or substitutes for oil.
The IEA was established in November 1974 in response to this crisis to help countries to develop response measures, such as the establishment of emergency reserves, and to co-ordinate a collective response to any future major disruptions in oil supply.
What causes oil supply disruptions?
The three most common reasons for disruption in the supply of oil are unforeseen technical problems, the weather – such as seasonal storms in the Gulf of Mexico - and civil unrest - such as the civil war in Libya in 2011. Military or terrorist attacks which target energy infrastructure for political motives, or disputes between governments, while rare, are other significant concerns for world oil markets.
What are IEA member countries committed to doing in the event of a disruption?
They are all committed to taking joint measures in the event of oil supply emergencies in order to avoid economic damage to their countries. They have all agreed to share energy information, co-ordinate their energy policies and co-operate in the development of rational energy programmes. Each of the 29 IEA member countries is also required to hold oil stocks equivalent to 90 days of its prior year’s net imports.
What is the purpose of holding these oil stocks?
Oil stocks are in place so that, in the event of an oil supply disruption likely to cause considerable economic damage to member countries, they can make their stocks available to the market in order to offset any physical shortage of oil and ensure a steady supply. A release is not undertaken to moderate prices, although it can have that impact by calming the market, and thus exerting downward pressure on prices.
Has there ever been a need to release these stocks?
Yes, on a global scale IEA member country stocks have been used three times. IEA member countries released oil stocks in the build up to the Gulf War in 1991; after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita damaged offshore oil rigs, pipelines and oil refineries in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005; and in response to the prolonged disruption of oil supplies from Libya in 2011.
What are the current levels of oil stocks in each member country?
Click here.
Who owns these emergency oil stocks?
In general, IEA member countries use three approaches to meet their stockholding obligations: industry stocks, government stocks and agency stocks. Most countries use a combination of these.
- Nineteen member country governments require certain companies to hold a minimum amount of compulsory stocks, related to the size of the companies’ respective operations.
- Eight member countries directly own government oil stocks, typically financed through the central government budget and held exclusively for emergency purposes.
- In ten member countries, government or industry has established a separate agency to hold all or part of the stocks. (The structure of these agencies varies but, in all cases, compulsory stocks can only be released with government authorisation).
Are these oil stocks monitored?
Yes. All IEA member countries monitor oil stocks on a monthly basis to verify compliance with the local stockholding obligations and with the IEA and European Union (if applicable) obligations for the country as a whole. This monitoring takes the form of reported stocks data, but can be confirmed with inspections or spot-checks.
Can a country keep its emergency oil stocks abroad?
Yes. Member countries can arrange to store oil outside of their national boundaries in other IEA member countries and include such stocks as part of their minimum 90-day requirement.
What about countries outside IEA membership?
Since the IEA was established, there have been significant shifts in the global energy landscape as other countries have emerged as major energy consumers. Recognising this, the IEA work has evolved and expanded. The IEA now works closely with non-member countries to find solutions to shared energy and environmental concerns. Part of this work involves sharing the IEA expertise in handling major oil supply disruptions. For example, the IEA has been working closely over several years with China, India, Indonesia and Thailand to highlight the benefits of maintaining oil stocks and preparedness in the event of a major disruption in the supply chain. Both China and India have announced a goal to hold the same stock levels of 90 days as mandated by the IEA to its member countries.
Can an IEA member country unilaterally use the oil stocks and, if it were to do so, what would happen?
IEA member countries have emergency stockholding schemes in place not only to participate in an IEA collective action, but also to be able to respond in the case of a domestic crisis. Whenever a country uses its emergency stocks, it communicates to the IEA the details and circumstances. The stock levels in member countries are typically well above the minimum IEA level, so the use of emergency stocks does not necessarily mean going below the 90 days threshold.
What is the IEA role in determining whether or not to release stocks?
The IEA has established the Initial Contingency Response Plan for a rapid and effective collective response to an oil supply disruption. The plan works as follows:
Assessments – In the early hours of an oil supply disruption or in the build-up toward what appears likely to be a disruption, the IEA Secretariat will send all member countries preliminary assessments. This notice alerts countries to the potential call for a collective action.
Call for collective action – Should the IEA Executive Director determine that the situation warrants a collective action, he/she will issue a detailed Initial Assessment, including an Initial Response Plan for releasing a specific volume of oil in the first 30 days of the crisis.
Consultation – The Initial Assessment will initiate a period of broad, wide-ranging and swift
consultations on the need for activation. The IEA Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director will be in direct contact with IEA Governing Board representatives.
Activation – If member countries agree or do not object to the proposal for joint action after a predetermined (maximum reasonable) period, the Executive Director will issue a Notice of Activation, accompanied by a public Press Release. Member countries will submit responses to a Questionnaire of Intended Contribution to the IEA and commence implementation of emergency measures within 15 days of the Notice of Activation.
Governing Board Meeting – This could be convened within a matter of days following the Initial Assessment to evaluate the situation and consider any further actions to be taken.
Follow-up/Termination – The IEA will continue to assess the disruption and implementation of emergency measures. When appropriate, the IEA will recommend bringing the action to an end and will propose a schedule for re-establishing emergency stocks in those situations where they have fallen below the mandatory 90 days.
Does the IEA speak with OPEC during major disruptions?
Yes. The IEA consults with OPEC and its major member countries to determine their ability and willingness to bring additional oil to the market. (This is a possibility because some OPEC member countries have spare production capacity).
Does the IEA speak with other (non-IEA member countries) major oil consumers during major disruptions?
Yes. The IEA communicates with major consuming non-member countries. This communication can include determining the ability and willingness of partner countries to bring additional oil to the market, or refrain from stockpiling during a release.
Other than releasing these oil stocks, what other response measures do IEA member countries have at their disposal?
There are a number of other measures IEA member countries can introduce, including:
Demand restraint measures. These can range from light-handed (e.g. public information campaigns to promote voluntary actions) to more medium-and heavy-handed (e.g. driving restrictions or fuel rationing). These measures can be applied differently across various sectors, but road transportation is commonly targeted due to the high proportion of oil consumption it represents.
Fuel switching. This is the substitution of one form of fuel for another. Natural gas is a possible alternative to oil in the event of an oil disruption, particularly in those power generators capable of operation using either fuel.
Surge production. This is the rapid activation (within 30 days) of spare crude oil production capacity to increase oil supply.
Fuel specifications, such as environmental or quality standards, can be temporarily relaxed by governments to increase flexibility of supply.
How does the IEA help countries prepare for major supply disruptions?
Every two years the IEA conducts two different types of Emergency Response Exercises, in order to help countries practice, test, and review emergency response policies and procedures.
The Exercise in Capitals tests the ability of IEA member countries to participate promptly in the Initial Contingency Response Plan (mentioned above). A hypothetical crisis scenario and proposal for initial response activation is sent without prior warning by the IEA to the Governing Board delegates of member countries and to the delegates of the Standing Group on Emergency Questions. Within a predetermined period (usually 24 hours), member countries are expected to react to the IEA proposal. If the proposed action is accepted, member countries are subsequently asked to indicate the emergency response measures with which they would participate in the proposed collective action.
The Disruption Simulation Exercise is a two-day conference, usually preceded by a one-day training session. Participants consist of emergency policy makers from member countries, the IEA Industry Advisory Board, the European Commission, representatives from some IEA non-member countries, traders and public affairs persons from oil companies and the IEA. The training session focuses on oil market basics, IEA emergency response mechanisms and on evaluation of disruptions. During the Disruption Simulation Exercise several disruption scenarios are presented, discussed and evaluated. Each scenario starts with a newswire style video which presents the key elements of the scenario. Participants break out into groups to discuss, and their results are discussed in plenary with inputs from representatives from industry and the media.
Where can I find more information?
Click here
What are the Emergency Response Policies of individual IEA countries?
Click here
Yes. All IEA member countries monitor oil stocks on a monthly basis to verify compliance with the local stockholding obligations and with the IEA and European Union (if applicable) obligations for the country as a whole. This monitoring takes the form of reported stocks data, but can be confirmed with inspections or spot-checks.
Can a country keep its emergency oil stocks abroad?
Yes. Member countries can arrange to store oil outside of their national boundaries in other IEA member countries and include such stocks as part of their minimum 90-day requirement.
What about countries outside IEA membership?
Since the IEA was established, there have been significant shifts in the global energy landscape as other countries have emerged as major energy consumers. Recognising this, the IEA work has evolved and expanded. The IEA now works closely with non-member countries to find solutions to shared energy and environmental concerns. Part of this work involves sharing the IEA expertise in handling major oil supply disruptions. For example, the IEA has been working closely over several years with China, India, Indonesia and Thailand to highlight the benefits of maintaining oil stocks and preparedness in the event of a major disruption in the supply chain. Both China and India have announced a goal to hold the same stock levels of 90 days as mandated by the IEA to its member countries.
Can an IEA member country unilaterally use the oil stocks and, if it were to do so, what would happen?
IEA member countries have emergency stockholding schemes in place not only to participate in an IEA collective action, but also to be able to respond in the case of a domestic crisis. Whenever a country uses its emergency stocks, it communicates to the IEA the details and circumstances. The stock levels in member countries are typically well above the minimum IEA level, so the use of emergency stocks does not necessarily mean going below the 90 days threshold.
What is the IEA role in determining whether or not to release stocks?
The IEA has established the Initial Contingency Response Plan for a rapid and effective collective response to an oil supply disruption. The plan works as follows:
Assessments – In the early hours of an oil supply disruption or in the build-up toward what appears likely to be a disruption, the IEA Secretariat will send all member countries preliminary assessments. This notice alerts countries to the potential call for a collective action.
Call for collective action – Should the IEA Executive Director determine that the situation warrants a collective action, he/she will issue a detailed Initial Assessment, including an Initial Response Plan for releasing a specific volume of oil in the first 30 days of the crisis.
Consultation – The Initial Assessment will initiate a period of broad, wide-ranging and swift
consultations on the need for activation. The IEA Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director will be in direct contact with IEA Governing Board representatives.
Activation – If member countries agree or do not object to the proposal for joint action after a predetermined (maximum reasonable) period, the Executive Director will issue a Notice of Activation, accompanied by a public Press Release. Member countries will submit responses to a Questionnaire of Intended Contribution to the IEA and commence implementation of emergency measures within 15 days of the Notice of Activation.
Governing Board Meeting – This could be convened within a matter of days following the Initial Assessment to evaluate the situation and consider any further actions to be taken.
Follow-up/Termination – The IEA will continue to assess the disruption and implementation of emergency measures. When appropriate, the IEA will recommend bringing the action to an end and will propose a schedule for re-establishing emergency stocks in those situations where they have fallen below the mandatory 90 days.
Does the IEA speak with OPEC during major disruptions?
Yes. The IEA consults with OPEC and its major member countries to determine their ability and willingness to bring additional oil to the market. (This is a possibility because some OPEC member countries have spare production capacity).
Does the IEA speak with other (non-IEA member countries) major oil consumers during major disruptions?
Yes. The IEA communicates with major consuming non-member countries. This communication can include determining the ability and willingness of partner countries to bring additional oil to the market, or refrain from stockpiling during a release.
Other than releasing these oil stocks, what other response measures do IEA member countries have at their disposal?
There are a number of other measures IEA member countries can introduce, including:
Demand restraint measures. These can range from light-handed (e.g. public information campaigns to promote voluntary actions) to more medium-and heavy-handed (e.g. driving restrictions or fuel rationing). These measures can be applied differently across various sectors, but road transportation is commonly targeted due to the high proportion of oil consumption it represents.
Fuel switching. This is the substitution of one form of fuel for another. Natural gas is a possible alternative to oil in the event of an oil disruption, particularly in those power generators capable of operation using either fuel.
Surge production. This is the rapid activation (within 30 days) of spare crude oil production capacity to increase oil supply.
Fuel specifications, such as environmental or quality standards, can be temporarily relaxed by governments to increase flexibility of supply.
How does the IEA help countries prepare for major supply disruptions?
Every two years the IEA conducts two different types of Emergency Response Exercises, in order to help countries practice, test, and review emergency response policies and procedures.
The Exercise in Capitals tests the ability of IEA member countries to participate promptly in the Initial Contingency Response Plan (mentioned above). A hypothetical crisis scenario and proposal for initial response activation is sent without prior warning by the IEA to the Governing Board delegates of member countries and to the delegates of the Standing Group on Emergency Questions. Within a predetermined period (usually 24 hours), member countries are expected to react to the IEA proposal. If the proposed action is accepted, member countries are subsequently asked to indicate the emergency response measures with which they would participate in the proposed collective action.
The Disruption Simulation Exercise is a two-day conference, usually preceded by a one-day training session. Participants consist of emergency policy makers from member countries, the IEA Industry Advisory Board, the European Commission, representatives from some IEA non-member countries, traders and public affairs persons from oil companies and the IEA. The training session focuses on oil market basics, IEA emergency response mechanisms and on evaluation of disruptions. During the Disruption Simulation Exercise several disruption scenarios are presented, discussed and evaluated. Each scenario starts with a newswire style video which presents the key elements of the scenario. Participants break out into groups to discuss, and their results are discussed in plenary with inputs from representatives from industry and the media.
Where can I find more information?
Click here
What are the Emergency Response Policies of individual IEA countries?
Click here
Report: Nuclear Share of Global Energy Production Is Lowest Since 1984
Report: Nuclear Share of Global Energy Production Is Lowest Since 1984
http://www.powermag.com/report-nuclear-share-of-global-energy-production-is-lowest-since-1984/
China to beat 2020 nuclear targets after projects restarted - CNNC
China to beat 2020 nuclear targets after projects restarted - CNNC
http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/03/12/china-cncc-nuclear-idINDEEA2B05W20140312
Global Energy News Roundup: July 31
Global Energy News Roundup: July 31
The Forum on Energy weekly
news roundup brings together a mix of global energy stories from around
the web. It is published every Thursday morning on Forum on Energy and is available on Twitter via @forumonenergy.http://forumonenergy.com/2014/07/31/global-energy-news-roundup-july-31/
Exelon seeking compensation for nuclear plants
Exelon seeking compensation for nuclear plants
Taiwan to shutter near-completed nuclear plant
Taiwan to shutter near-completed nuclear plant
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/region/01-Aug-2014/taiwan-to-shutter-near-completed-nuclear-plantAn IEA blueprint for a lower-carbon India
An IEA blueprint for a lower-carbon India
Construction of
a hydropower plant in Uttarakhand, India. Large-scale hydropower
provides 12% of the country's power, and the IEA in Energy Technology
Perspectives 2014 urges India to expand use of the abundant resource.
Energy Technology Perspectives 2014 focuses on how to increase use of renewables and clean up coal-fired power generation
http://www.iea.org/newsroomandevents/news/2014/july/an-iea-blueprint-for-a-lower-carbon-india.html
How Electrons Meet the Grid
How Electrons Meet the Grid
- Interconnected network ensures system redundancy
- Reliable, low-cost baseload power gives grid stability
- FERC’s Norris values baseload nuclear as ‘resting heart rate’
http://www.nei.org/News-Media/News/News-Archives/How-Electrons-Meet-the-Grid
Westinghouse Completes Shareholder Agreement for Kozloduy AP1000® Plant in Bulgaria
Westinghouse Completes Shareholder Agreement for Kozloduy AP1000® Plant in Bulgaria
Westinghouse Electric Company today announced that it has signed a shareholder agreement following consultations with all Bulgarian political parties for the expansion of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant. This and subsequent agreements will be subject to future government oversight.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/08/prweb12065568.htmThe rise and fall of nuclear power, in 6 charts
The rise and fall of nuclear power, in 6 charts
http://www.vox.com/2014/8/1/5958943/nuclear-power-rise-fall-six-charts
"Sun, wind and drain: Wind and solar power are even more expensive than is commonly thought"
Greetings,
In case you haven't seen them, I suggest looking
over:
This article in the Economist (7/26/14):
"Sun, wind and drain: Wind and solar power are even more expensive than is commonly thought"
And the Study/Report, "Net Benefits of Low and No-Carbons
Electricity Technologies," by Charles Frank leading to the
article:*
The study take a different approach from the all
too common and flawed LCOE type comparison by seeking to quantify costs of "net
benefits" of electricity from wind, solar, hydro, nuclear and gas (mostly
combined cycle). The "benefits" it compares
include:
. "Avoided CO2
Emissions"
. "Avoided energy
cost"
. "Avoided Capacity
Cost"
The favorable aspects of the study are (a) it's
far more comprehensive in the factors that are considered in most of the studies
that get attention, (b) it seems to be much more carefully done than most,
and (c) it candidly admits the dozens of assumptions and the sources of actual
and estimated data that underlie the analyses.
On the other hand:
1. It's findings need to be evaluated in
terms of your assessment:
a. The value
of the "benefits" (e.g., CO2 reduction) that are used to compare
costs,
b. The validity
of the assumptions and underlying data (much from EIA and much of which is also
based on estimates and assumptions).
2. Whether, while comprehensive, it leaves
out cost considerations that may be important;
e.g.:
a. Transmission
costs (which tend to be higher for wind),
b. Certain
subsidies which don't appear to be considered (e.g., federal nuclear
accident insurance; loan guarantees that reduce costs of capital for
certain types of plants; other subsidies & tax breaks that lure capital
to projects that would otherwise incur higher costs of capital regulatory
subsidies such as RPS that create artificial
markets;)
c Decommissioning
costs (not sure these are covered).
(As you might guess, I remain skeptical of
estimates and assumptions about useful life, production during useful
life, O&M costs of newer technologies), and/or decommissioning costs of
newer technologies.)
If you get time to review the report, I'd
appreciate hearing your views.
Glenn Schleede
*The article also cites
Paul Joskow's 2011 article that affirmed what many of us had been contending for
several years earlier; i.e., that one must consider the true value of
the electricity, not just the cost of producing
it.
Friday, August 1, 2014
Water treatment to get into full swing at Fukushima No. 1 in December, Tepco claims
Water treatment to get into full swing at Fukushima No. 1 in December, Tepco claims
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/08/01/national/water-treatment-get-full-swing-fukushima-1-december-tepco-claims/#.U9vZa2OB_84
China Nuclear Power Market (Capacity & Power Generation Trends) to 2025 Report Available at MarketOptimizer.org
China Nuclear Power Market (Capacity & Power Generation Trends) to 2025 Report Available at MarketOptimizer.org
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2096332
Study: Nuclear power not looking so good an option due to high operating costs
Study: Nuclear power not looking so good an option due to high operating costs
http://www.ukprogressive.co.uk/study-nuclear-power-not-looking-so-good-an-option-due-to-high-operating-costs/article28790.html
Floating Nuclear Power Plants Might Be the Future of Energy
Floating Nuclear Power Plants Might Be the Future of Energy
https://news.vice.com/article/why-floating-nuclear-power-plants-might-be-the-future-of-energy
Bulgaria Signs Deal With Westinghouse on Nuclear Power Plant
Bulgaria Signs Deal With Westinghouse on Nuclear Power Plant
Westinghouse to Build 1,000 MW Reactor Worth Over $5 billion
http://online.wsj.com/articles/bulgaria-signs-deal-with-westinghouse-on-nuclear-power-plant-1406890323
Nuclear Renaissance gathers momentum across globe: fight carbon, the smart way
Nuclear Renaissance gathers momentum across globe: fight carbon, the smart way
http://canadianenergyissues.com/2014/07/29/nuclear-renaissance-gathers-momentum-across-globe-fight-carbon-the-smart-way/
China's nuclear boom leaves Germany isolated
China's nuclear boom leaves Germany isolated
http://www.dw.de/chinas-nuclear-boom-leaves-germany-isolated/a-17822688
Nuclear power in Japan Flicking the switch
Nuclear power in Japan
Flicking the switch
Restarting nuclear plants is unpopular but crucial for Shinzo Abe
http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21610329-restarting-nuclear-plants-unpopular-crucial-shinzo-abe-flicking-switch
Bill reviving Ukraine’s nuclear power ambitions goes to parliament
Bill reviving Ukraine’s nuclear power ambitions goes to parliament
http://en.itar-tass.com/world/743128
Nuclear remains linchpin of French energy transition
Nuclear remains linchpin of French energy transition
http://www.euractiv.com/sections/energy/nuclear-remains-linchpin-french-energy-transition-303832
PUC releases report on generator failure at San Onofre nuclear plant
PUC releases report on generator failure at San Onofre nuclear plant
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-san-onofre-report-20140801-story.html
UPDATE 2-Areva stock plunges on nuclear sales warning, solar exit
UPDATE 2-Areva stock plunges on nuclear sales warning, solar exit
http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/01/areva-results-idINL6N0Q71IK20140801
US nuclear industry spends billions on post-Fukushima upgrades
US nuclear industry spends billions on post-Fukushima upgrades
http://www.platts.com/latest-news/electric-power/washington/us-nuclear-industry-spends-billions-on-post-fukushima-21004195
Worldwide water shortage by 2040
Worldwide water shortage by 2040
http://www.terradaily.com/reports/Worldwide_water_shortage_by_2040_999.html
http://www.terradaily.com/reports/Worldwide_water_shortage_by_2040_999.html
Global Solar Market Estimated To Reach $137 Billion In 2020
Global Solar Market Estimated To Reach $137 Billion In 2020
http://cleantechnica.com/2014/08/01/global-solar-market-estimated-reach-137-billion-2020/
Finding Facts in the Fog of Fiction
Finding Facts in the Fog of Fiction
http://talknuclear.ca/2014/07/finding-facts-in-the-fog-of-fiction/
Huge waves measured for first time in Arctic Ocean
Huge waves measured for first time in Arctic Ocean
Seattle WA (SPX) Jul 31, 2014 - As the climate warms and sea ice retreats, the North is changing. An ice-covered expanse now has a season of increasingly open water that is predicted to extend across the whole Arctic Ocean before the middle of this century. Storms thus have the potential to create Arctic swell - huge waves that could add a new and unpredictable element to the region. A University of Washington researcher ... morehttp://www.terradaily.com/reports/Huge_waves_measured_for_first_time_in_Arctic_Ocean_999.html
Seattle WA (SPX) Jul 31, 2014 - As the climate warms and sea ice retreats, the North is changing. An ice-covered expanse now has a season of increasingly open water that is predicted to extend across the whole Arctic Ocean before the middle of this century. Storms thus have the potential to create Arctic swell - huge waves that could add a new and unpredictable element to the region. A University of Washington researcher ... morehttp://www.terradaily.com/reports/Huge_waves_measured_for_first_time_in_Arctic_Ocean_999.html
Pacific leaders say climate will claim entire nations
| Pacific leaders say climate will claim entire nations Koror, Palau (AFP) July 31, 2014 - Pacific leaders warned Thursday that entire island nations will disappear under the waves unless action is taken to address climate change. The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) wrapped up its annual meeting in Palau with a call to action on the issue of global warming, with the 15-nation regional grouping saying there was no excuse not to act to curb climate change. "We all know the causes of ... morehttp://www.terradaily.com/reports/Pacific_leaders_say_climate_will_claim_entire_nations_999.html |
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Westinghouse Completes Shareholder Agreement for Kozloduy AP1000® Plant in Bulgaria
Westinghouse Completes Shareholder Agreement for Kozloduy AP1000® Plant in Bulgaria
Westinghouse Electric Company today announced that it has signed a shareholder agreement following consultations with all Bulgarian political parties for the expansion of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant. This and subsequent agreements will be subject to future government oversight.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/08/prweb12065568.htm
Elliott Warns of Greatest Danger in Electromagnetic Pulse
Elliott Warns of Greatest Danger in Electromagnetic Pulse
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-29/elliott-sees-most-significant-danger-in-electromagnetic-pulse.html
Will Mutual Assured Destruction Continue to Deter Nuclear War?
Will Mutual Assured Destruction Continue to Deter Nuclear War?
Does deterrence prohibit the total abolishment of nuclear weapons?
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/will-mutual-assured-destruction-continue-to-deter-nuclear-war/
PennEnergy's Top Oil & Gas News 8/1
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This Week's Most Popular Oil & Gas News
• Oil depot ablaze amid clashes in Libyan capital
• Arkansas AG asks to help defend drilling tax break
• World Bank loans Kenya $50 million to improve oil industry management
• Judge strikes down Longmont's fracking ban
• Platts: More than 30% growth in shale oil output in Bakken, Eagle Ford
• Topsides installed on Valemon offshore production field
• Post Oak Energy Capital commits $150 million to CP Exploration II
• Campaign launches to secure New South Wales natural gas supply
• Referee to hear Oklahoma drilling tax cut lawsuit
• 3 jailed for blocking tracks to Anacortes refinery
• BP warns of impact of Russia sanctions on profits
• Saipem awarded new drilling contracts worth $850 million
• Americas Petrogas releases updates of oil and gas activities in Argentina
• Oil depot ablaze amid clashes in Libyan capital
• Arkansas AG asks to help defend drilling tax break
• World Bank loans Kenya $50 million to improve oil industry management
• Judge strikes down Longmont's fracking ban
• Platts: More than 30% growth in shale oil output in Bakken, Eagle Ford
• Topsides installed on Valemon offshore production field
• Post Oak Energy Capital commits $150 million to CP Exploration II
• Campaign launches to secure New South Wales natural gas supply
• Referee to hear Oklahoma drilling tax cut lawsuit
• 3 jailed for blocking tracks to Anacortes refinery
• BP warns of impact of Russia sanctions on profits
• Saipem awarded new drilling contracts worth $850 million
• Americas Petrogas releases updates of oil and gas activities in Argentina
Energy News Roundup: Putin to Cut European Gas? France’s $13.4 bn Clean Energy Plan & EPA Carbon Rule Challenge
Energy News Roundup: Putin to Cut European Gas? France’s $13.4 bn Clean Energy Plan & EPA Carbon Rule Challenge
By Jared Anderson
Morgan
Stanley analysts floated the idea that Russia’s President Putin could
order state-controlled natural gas export monopoly Gazprom to cut
supplies to European firms in retaliation for western-imposed economic
sanctions. It appears the incremental damage such a move would cause to
Russia’s economy makes using the “gas weapon” unlikely, but the Putin
regime is not
New Financing Options for Coal Power Plants through the BRICS ‘New Development Bank’
New Financing Options for Coal Power Plants through the BRICS ‘New Development Bank’
By Chris Pedersen
The
leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (known as the
BRICS) recently met to launch a newly-created international fund called
the New Development Bank (NDB). The BRICS represent roughly a fifth of
the world economy and 40 percent of the global population. The NDB will
have an initial capital pool of $50
Not on My Balance Sheet: Climate Change, Fossil Fuels and Stranded Assets
Not on My Balance Sheet: Climate Change, Fossil Fuels and Stranded Assets
By Kate Rosow Chrisman
This
week is shaping up to be rough for the US coal industry. The EPA is
holding hearings on plans to dramatically cut carbon-dioxide emissions
released from US power plants and the Obama administration just
published a report on the economic consequences of waiting to act on
climate change. It’s enough to make one wonder
Energy Department Conditionally Authorizes Oregon LNG to Export Liquefied Natural Gas
Energy Department Conditionally Authorizes Oregon LNG to Export Liquefied Natural Gas
By US Department of Energy
Terminal
in Warrenton, Oregon Authorized to Export Liquefied Natural Gas to
Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries WASHINGTON – The Energy Department
announced today that it has conditionally authorized LNG Development
Co., LLC (Oregon LNG) to export domestically produced liquefied natural
gas (LNG) to countries that do not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
with the United
PennEnergyu's Top Power Headlines 8/1 Russia, China move to partner on floating nuclear power plants
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Russia, China move to partner on floating
nuclear power plants Russia’s nuclear export body Rusatom Overseas has signed a memorandum of understanding with China for the development of floating nuclear power plants. Full Article Share:
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Bankrupt Energy Future Holdings to auction
stake in Oncor Bankrupt power giant Energy Future Holdings has announced plans to auction its stake in power transmission business Oncor Electric Delivery Co. Full Article Share:
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Top Power News
• SheerWind announces world's first multi-turbine wind tower (Video)
• Study says nuclear industry must think about the unthinkable
• Waste-to-energy project to double capacity
• NTE Energy secures investment for three gas power plants
• Domestic environmental measures prompt US coal export growth
• GE invests in three Atria wind projects in India
• Alstom wins $450MM equipment contract for Monterrey III gas plant
• EPA power emissions rules assailed as too much, too little
• Biofuels included in latest U.S. Navy fuel procurement
• Regulators OK Emera investment in First Wind
• TransAlta to build 150 MW combined cycle power plant
• Israel unleashes deadliest strike against Hamas; cripples Gaza power plant
• SheerWind announces world's first multi-turbine wind tower (Video)
• Study says nuclear industry must think about the unthinkable
• Waste-to-energy project to double capacity
• NTE Energy secures investment for three gas power plants
• Domestic environmental measures prompt US coal export growth
• GE invests in three Atria wind projects in India
• Alstom wins $450MM equipment contract for Monterrey III gas plant
• EPA power emissions rules assailed as too much, too little
• Biofuels included in latest U.S. Navy fuel procurement
• Regulators OK Emera investment in First Wind
• TransAlta to build 150 MW combined cycle power plant
• Israel unleashes deadliest strike against Hamas; cripples Gaza power plant
Power-Gen's Top Stories 8/1
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Sargent & Lundy receives engineering contract
for Petra Nova Carbon Capture Project Sargent & Lundy LLC has been awarded an Owner's Engineering contract by Petra Nova to continue providing engineering services for the Petra Nova Carbon Capture Project. Read More Share: |
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Arizona hopes to become “solar capital”
of the world An Arizona bill, sponsored by Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Prescott, is calling for more renewable energy pilot programs on federal lands, making the state the “solar capital of the world,” according to an Arizona official. Read More Share: |
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Dominion generated 50% of electricity from
carbon-free sources Dominion (NYSE: D) said that half of its electricity output in 2013 came from nuclear and renewable energy sources. Read More Share: |
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Natural gas-fired expansion project signs on
construction company Robins & Morton was picked to provide construction services for Phase 2 of Tampa Electric’s natural gas-fired expansion project. Read More Share: |
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FutureGen clean coal power project wins appeals
court ruling A three-judge panel of the Illinois Appellate Court ruled that utilities can be required to impose a surcharge on customers’ bills to help pay for the $1.7 billion FutureGen 2.0 power plant. Read More Share: |
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Southern Co. aims to build more nuclear
reactors Southern Co. (NYSE: SO) said it hopes to announce plans for even more new nuclear reactors. Read More Share: |
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Duke Energy announces executive leadership
changes In order to support its long-term strategy, Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is realigning its organizational structure: Read More Share: |
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Vogtle nuclear Unit 1 automatically shuts
down Unit 1 at Plant Vogtle in Georgia automatically shut down July 27th during testing. Read More Share: |
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• Direct Energy acquires residential solar energy company
• Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems to merge with Babcock-Hitachi
• EIA: Energy companies have less cash from operations, more debt
• RWL Water to supply water treatment systems for nuclear energy industry
• Video: Proposed massive solar wind tower in Arizona may soon be a reality
• Opponents, supporters to discuss clean air rules
• Community group appeals San Diego power plant to CPUC
• Finavera receives final payment on wind energy projects sale from Pattern
• Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant may shut down Dec. 29
• GE’s supplies J920 gas engine to E.ON Hanse Wärme’s largest CHP plant
• Nine Vermont towns receive funding for solar power projects
• NY Gov. Cuomo: $250M available for renewable energy projects
• Panel wants TEPCO execs charged over nuke crisis
• Nonhydro renewables surpassed hydropower generation for 8 months
• Taiwan to shutter fourth nuclear power plant
• Exelon to buy Integrys retail electricity company for $60mn
• URS, Mobotec bring emissions control, combustion optimization technologies to US coal industry
• Direct Energy acquires residential solar energy company
• Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems to merge with Babcock-Hitachi
• EIA: Energy companies have less cash from operations, more debt
• RWL Water to supply water treatment systems for nuclear energy industry
• Video: Proposed massive solar wind tower in Arizona may soon be a reality
• Opponents, supporters to discuss clean air rules
• Community group appeals San Diego power plant to CPUC
• Finavera receives final payment on wind energy projects sale from Pattern
• Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant may shut down Dec. 29
• GE’s supplies J920 gas engine to E.ON Hanse Wärme’s largest CHP plant
• Nine Vermont towns receive funding for solar power projects
• NY Gov. Cuomo: $250M available for renewable energy projects
• Panel wants TEPCO execs charged over nuke crisis
• Nonhydro renewables surpassed hydropower generation for 8 months
• Taiwan to shutter fourth nuclear power plant
• Exelon to buy Integrys retail electricity company for $60mn
• URS, Mobotec bring emissions control, combustion optimization technologies to US coal industry
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