Saturday, August 6, 2016

Posted on August 6, 2016 by djysrv

Duke Gets SER for AP1000 Reactors at William States Lee
https://neutronbytes.com/2016/08/06/nuclear-news-roundup-for-august-6-2016/

What to Read About Nuclear Waste

Posted on August 6, 2016 by djysrv

It’s a big subject and the place to start is with the long history of books about how to dispose of spent nuclear fuel

https://neutronbytes.com/2016/08/06/what-to-read-about-nuclear-waste/

Friday, August 5, 2016

“Market failure” and nuclear

http://thebulletin.org/%E2%80%9Cmarket-failure%E2%80%9D-and-nuclear-power9703

China – what are today’s issues influencing the reactor plans?

http://www.neimagazine.com/opinion/opinionchina-what-are-todays-issues-influencing-the-reactor-plans-4970662/

Britain should cancel its nuclear white elephant and spend the billions on making renewables work

http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21703367-britain-should-cancel-its-nuclear-white-elephant-and-spend-billions-making-renewables?fsrc=scn/tw/te/pe/ed/hinkleypointless

Rosatom and ABEN signs first commercial construction contracts for Nuclear Research and Technology Center in Bolivia

http://www.rusatom-overseas.com/media/news/rosatom-and-aben-signs-first-commercial-construction-contracts-for-nuclear-research-and-technology-c.html

Greens launch video to stop nuclear waste storage

http://greens.org.au/news/wa/greens-launch-video-stop-nuclear-waste-storage

Global warming could expose radioactive waste at old Greenland military base

http://www.stripes.com/news/us/global-warming-could-expose-radioactive-waste-at-old-greenland-military-base-1.422556

No checks on nuclear powers for presidents

http://www.bendbulletin.com/nation/4555773-151/no-checks-on-nuclear-powers-for-presidents

Melting Ice May Release Cold War-era Radioactive Waste From Project Iceworm

http://www.i4u.com/2016/08/114069/melting-ice-may-release-cold-war-era-radioactive-waste-project-iceworm

Accepting fact that nuclear energy is clean changes everything

http://www.forbes.com/sites/rodadams/2016/08/04/how-liberals-can-win-the-climate-change-policy-debate/#18992bf12ed6

Trump’s Nuclear Views Raise Alarms — But Hiroshima Remains The Real Threat

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/greg-mitchell/trumps-nuclear-views-rais_b_11333722.html

Introduction of nuclear medicine research in Japan

http://paperity.org/p/77716245/introduction-of-nuclear-medicine-research-in-japan

Nuclear arms must never be used again

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2016/08/05/reader-mail/nuclear-arms-must-never-used/#.V6SdVI6XQkg

Brazil's former nuclear head sentenced to 43 years in prison for corruption

http://en.gmw.cn/2016-08/05/content_21333080.htm

Hillary Clinton’s charge raises issue of checks on nuclear powers

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/hillary-clintons-charge-raises-issue-of-checks-on-nuclear-powers/articleshow/53556186.cms

Jewish Allies Condemn Black Lives Matter’s ‘Apartheid’ Platform - News – Forward.com

10 Questions To Distinguish Real From Fake Science

http://www.forbes.com/sites/emilywillingham/2012/11/08/10-questions-to-distinguish-real-from-fake-science/#5e7b128e533b

Concerns about National Academy of Sciences and Scientific Dissent

https://www.nas.org/articles/nas_letter

As Corn Devours U.S. Prairies, Greens Reconsider Biofuel Mandate

http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-07-27/as-corn-devours-u-s-prairies-greens-reconsider-biofuel-mandate

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Friday August 5, 2016

Friday, August 5, 2016

The unintentional exotic-pet bio-attack on US shores

Laura H. Kahn

Security experts, including a few in the US military, are becoming more concerned about the potential use of invasive species as bioweapons; US demand for unusual pets has already demonstrated that those fears are justified.

On Korean Peninsula, “pragmatic steps toward ideal objectives”

Shen Dingli

US statesman Henry L. Stimson’s motto was “pragmatic steps toward ideal objectives.” Eliminating nuclear weapons from the Korean Peninsula is the ideal objective so, keeping Stimson’s motto in mind, the author believes that the US and South Korea would do well to at least discuss demands from the DPRK. Read this opening entry in the final round of our debate over North Korean nuclear weapons.

How an emphasis on drones harms missile controls

Sitki Egeli

The author argues that export controls originally devised to stop the spread of WMD-capable missiles are now being misused to hinder trade in drones that are themselves unsuitable for the delivery of WMD. This misuse undermines missile-related export controls, and that’s bad news for missile nonproliferation efforts. Is it too late for missile nonproliferation ? The debate continues.

Who’ll want artificially intelligent weapons? ISIS, democracies, or autocracies?

Michael C. Horowitz

We could soon face a future where AI is integrated into all areas of the economy. Putting aside the social and human consequences, this democratization of technology could also speed the military aspects of AI, for both state and non-state actors.

As the Iranian nuclear deal loses a crucial backer, is it in danger of disintegration?

Ariane Tabatabai

Iran’s most powerful figure, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, played a vital role in making sure his country’s diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement on its nuclear program were successful. But more than a year after the deal was signed in Vienna, Khamenei is increasingly distancing himself from it, this week issuing his harshest criticism yet.

What We’re Reading

Our What We’re Reading blog features short posts by our staff about articles you’ll want to see. This week we look at the Centers for Disease Control’s travel warning for Miami, Florida, and the 1,600 cases of Zika discovered so far on the US mainland; and Safecast, the citizen science group that teaches civilians to how to build network-enabled Geiger counters used to document radiation readings from Fukushima, Japan, and around the world.

We’re looking for a Chicago-based Development Director

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In Memoriam

Helen Edwards, a highly regarded scientist at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and longtime friend of the Bulletin, passed away in June. Among the many awards she received were the MacArthur Fellowship, the National Medal of Technology, and the Robert R. Wilson Prize of the American Physical Society. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Dear Donald Trump: Here is why we don’t simply nuke the Islamic State

Senior Advisor to the Bulletin Kennette Benedict was interviewed for a Washington Post article regarding Donald Trump and nuclear weapons.

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Thursday, August 4, 2016

China and Indonesia to jointly develop HTGR

China and Indonesia to jointly develop HTGR
China Nuclear Engineering Corporation has signed an agreement with Indonesia's National Atomic Energy Agency to jointly develop a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor in Indonesia.http://world-nuclear-news.org/NN-China-and-Indonesia-to-jointly-develop-HTGR-0408165.html

ANS Nuclear Cafe: Progress in Japan

Progress in Japan

By Will Davis on Aug 04, 2016 09:22 am

by Will Davis Some positive news for nuclear energy in Japan this week, related to the continued operation of older nuclear plants and even the construction of new ones. Kaminoseki Continue Reading →
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ANS Friday Nuclear Matinee – July 29, 2016

By Will Davis on Jul 29, 2016 08:56 am

Our feature this week is the very latest update from Georgia Power on the construction of the brand new nuclear units at Plant Vogtle. Some excellent aerial views are given Continue Reading →
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New York Approves $7.6 Billion Bailout Of Nuclear Power Plants

Federal team going to inspect South Carolina Westinghouse plant - Pittsburgh Business Times

A secret group bought the ingredients for a dirty bomb — here in the U.S. - The Washington Post

Texas Regulators Fail Federal Dirty Bomb Investigation | The Daily | San Antonio Current

Here's how disturbingly easy it is to get materials for a dirty bomb in the US

http://www.businessinsider.com/easy-to-get-dirty-bomb-materials-us-2016-8

A secret group bought the ingredients for a dirty bomb — here in the U.S.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/a-secret-group-bought-the-ingredients-for-a-dirty-bomb--here-in-the-us/2016/08/03/46901c6e-58ae-11e6-9767-f6c947fd0cb8_story.html

Plan to deal with Seabrook's concrete problem with NRC

http://www.eagletribune.com/news/new_hampshire/plan-to-deal-with-seabrook-s-concrete-problem-with-nrc/article_7ba1e3e0-96ac-59e2-bf1b-91c5e9deb967.html

Fukushima Update 8/4/16

Fukushima Update 8/4/16 –

All fiscal 2015 marine products were found “safe”… Tokyo’s antinuclear tent village will be forcibly removed… Mihama unit #3 to be the third Japanese nuclear plant granted extended operation… Yamaguchi Prefecture renews the land reclamation license for a new nuke… Re-use of radioactively-benign soil could save Japan as much as $15 billion… Japan’s first nuclear terrorism-response facility is approved… Many local governments have worries about “indoor evacuation” (sheltering) plans.

http://www.hiroshimasyndrome.com/fukushima-accident-updates.html

US NRC BLOG UPDATE: Dry Casks 101: What Do Robots Have to do With Dry Cask Storage?

Dry Casks 101: What Do Robots Have to do With Dry Cask Storage?

Leave a comment Posted by Moderator on August 4, 2016

Darrell Dunn
Materials Engineer
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Cutting-edge robot technology is making it easier to inspect inside spent fuel dry cask storage systems.
You may remember from past blog posts that most spent fuel dry cask storage systems, or casks, consist of stainless steel canisters that are welded shut to safely contain the radioactive contents. The canisters are in turn placed inside thick storage overpacks to shield plant workers and the public from radiation. As these casks remain in use for longer time frames, the ability to inspect canister surfaces and welds will become an important aspect of the NRC’s confidence in their safety.
To be clear: techniques for inspecting canister surfaces and welds have been used for decades. These techniques are collectively known as nondestructive examination (NDE) and include a variety of methods, such as visual, ultrasonic, eddy current and guided wave examinations.
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Where do robots come in? They are a delivery system. Robots are being developed to apply these NDE techniques inside casks. Not just any robot will do. These robots need to fit into small spaces and withstand the heat and radiation inside the cask. The state-of-the-art is evolving quickly.
To date, the Electric Power Research Institute and cask manufacturers have successfully demonstrated robotic inspection techniques to NRC staff three times: at the Palo Verde plant in Arizona (Sept. 2-3, 2015), at the McGuire plant in North Carolina (May 16-19, 2016), and just last month, at Maine Yankee (July 12-13, 2016).
At Palo Verde, the robot was used to deliver eddy current testing instrumentation inside a cask. Eddy current testing detects variations in electromagnetically induced currents in metals. Because it is sensitive to surface defects, eddy current testing is a preferred method for detecting cracks. The inspection robot was used to examine part of the mockup canister fabrication weld. An EPRI report provides a detailed description of the Palo Verde test. Future reports are expected on the McGuire and Maine Yankee demonstrations. These demonstrations are helping to refine the robots’ designs.
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The Maine Yankee demo was conducted in July 2016 on a cask loaded in 2002. The demo involved a robot maneuvering a camera with a fiber optic probe, which meets the industry code for visual examinations, inside the cask. The probe was able to access the entire height of the canister, allowing the camera to capture images of the fabrication and closure welds. The welds showed no signs of degradation. The canister was intact and in good condition.
The robot was also able to obtain samples from surfaces of the cask and canister. These samples are being analyzed for atmospheric deposits that could cause corrosion.
Ultimately, if degradation is identified, cask users would select their preferred mitigation and repair option. They would have to meet the NRC’s safety requirements before implementing it.
Cask inspections are important to ensure continued safe storage of spent nuclear fuel and robots will continue to be a helpful tool in this important activity.

Alstom Power wins turbine generator order for Finnish nuclear plant - Power Engineering

Nominate a Project or Woman of the Year

By Sharryn Dotson
Associate Editor of Power Engineering

The power generation industry lit up Twitter with pictures of projects from all over the world during our #BestPowerProjects TweetUp. Well over 500 tweets and retweets showed off power projects that generate electricity using renewables, nuclear, natural gas, energy storage and other innovative technologies.
While the intent of the TweetUp was to give companies a chance to show off projects they are either working on, helped to complete or simply admire, we also wanted to push the fact that we’re still taking nominations for our annual Power Generation Week Projects of the Year Awards. Nominations run until August 31, so there is still some time to get one in by visiting http://www.powergenerationweek.com/awards.html. Awards are given for the Best Coal, Best Nuclear, Best Natural Gas, Best Renewable Energy and Best CHP projects. The projects can be sited anywhere in the world and be of any generating size. Projects must have come online between August 1, 2015 and July 31, 2016 to be eligible.

http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2016/08/nominate-a-project-or-woman-of-the-year.html

Building a Cleaner Future for the Next Generation - YouTube

CNNC Says Its Plan to Merge Hualong One Reactor Designs Favored - Bloomberg

The high cost of ignoring nuclear energy in North Carolina | News & Observer

Can environmentalists learn to love – or just tolerate – nuclear power?

Chevron to sell Asia assets worth up to $5 billion: WSJ - Business Insider

Nuclear Decommissioning & Used Fuel Summit )ct 3-4, Charlotte, NC)

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40-year rule for Japan's nuclear reactors sidelined as Mihama unit passes screening - The Mainichi

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China - The Economic Times

Rosatom to Construct Nuclear Research Center in Bolivia

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China - The Economic Times

Nuclear contaminate tritium found in Savannah River tributary - Aiken Standard

Donald Trump, perhaps unwittingly, exposes paradox of nuclear arms - The Economic Times

Trump asks why US can't use nukes: MSNBC's Joe Scarborough reports

Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy Reaches Agreement with Two Malaysia Universities to Conduct New International Human Resource Development Program for Nuclear Energy

Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy Reaches Agreement with Two Malaysia Universities to Conduct New International Human Resource Development Program for Nuclear Energy
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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

With retirements expected in 2020s, industry looks to next generation of nukes

With retirements expected in 2020s, industry looks to next generation of nukes
https://www.snl.com/Interactivex/article.aspx?CdId=A-37253670-12334

Sulzer to Supply Feedwater Pumps for Nuclear Reactor in China

Hinkley Point Stalls Again: What is the Future of Nuclear in the UK

U.K. Says It Won’t Pay EDF for Hinkley If Plant Is Scrapped - Bloomberg

Exclusive: EDF boss knew Britain planned to delay $24 billion nuclear deal | Reuters

Post-Diablo issues and possibilities | Editorial | santamariatimes.com

Lawsuit Filed Against State Lands Commission Over Diablo Canyon Lease Renewal

Renewable, Nuclear Power Projected to Rise in North America

http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2016/08/renewable-nuclear-power-projected-to-rise-in-north-america.html

Lands commission sued over lease extensions for Diablo Canyon Power Plant

http://www.pacbiztimes.com/2016/08/02/lands-commission-sued-over-lease-extensions-for-diablo-canyon-power-plant/

Santa Barbara nonprofit sues Lands Commission over Diablo Canyon

Cal Coast News - ‎2 hours ago‎

A Santa Barbara-based nonprofit has filed a lawsuit against the California State Lands Commission, alleging the agency wrongfully approved a new lease for the cooling system at Diablo Canyon power plant. The lawsuit claims state law mandates than ...

Local nonprofit sues Lands Commission over Diablo Canyon lease extension

KSBY San Luis Obispo News - ‎13 hours ago‎

A local group is suing the California State Lands Commission over the recent lease extension at Diablo Canyon Power Plant. World Business Academy is demanding the state review what the group calls "significant potential environmental and human health ...

Diablo Nuclear Plant Faces Threats and Threatens: Part I

From Cyber Attack to Tsunami, Facility Hazards Are Too Great to Ignore

http://www.independent.com/news/2016/aug/02/diablo-nuclear-plant-faces-threats-and-threatens-p/

Actually, Trump has a point (Opinion) - CNN.com

US Begins Upgrading Its Nuclear Bomb Arsenal | Gold and Precious Metals

Japan calls North Korean nuclear developments a 'grave and imminent threat' | Asia | News | The Independent

Nuclear war upgrade: US B61 bombs getting billion dollar boost amidst World War 3 threat | Daily Star

Nuclear arms race: US bombers set for £266 billion upgrade as war threat rises

WARPLANES in the US are preparing to cause more devastation as the superpower upgrades its nuclear bombs aboard its stealth air force fleet.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/534889/Nuclear-Arms-Race-US-Bomb-B61-Upgrade-NATO-Vladimir-Putin-Russia-World-War-3

France, UK, China Should Join Nuclear Disarmament Iniciative - Moscow

http://sputniknews.com/world/20160803/1043889456/france-uk-china-join-nuclear-disarmament.html

US Missile Shield Affects Russia's Plans for Nuclear Arsenal Reduction

http://sputniknews.com/military/20160803/1043889732/us-missile-sheild-affects-russia-plans-nuclear-reductioin.html

Environment groups welcome EPA recommendation to reject Yeelirrie uranium proposal

http://www.ccwa.org.au/mr_yeelirrie_epa_win

Ukraine Resumes Payments to Russia for Reprocessing Used Nuclear Fuel

Ukraine Resumes Payments to Russia for Reprocessing Used Nuclear Fuel
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Warning: Amory Lovins is influencing national security decision makers - Atomic Insights

Radioactive Concentrations In Fukushima Fish ‘Below Reference Levels For First Time Since Accident’

http://www.nucnet.org/all-the-news/2016/08/03/radioactive-concentrations-in-fukushima-fish-below-reference-levels-for-first-time-since-accident

Battle Hymn of the Atom

If you plan to attend future nuclear energy rallies, it might be worthwhile to practice singing Battle Hymn of the Atom . It’s set to the tune of “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Verse: The ice caps are all melting, as the water levels rise The ocean’s getting sicker, Hear the bird and mammal cries The Green’s and Anti Nukes have had a field day with their lies ...read more
http://nuclearstreet.com/pro_nuclear_power_blogs/b/atomic_insights/archive/2016/08/03/battle-hymn-of-the-atom#.V6Ht4o6XQkg

Carnival of Nuclear Energy 319

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2016/08/carnival-of-nuclear-energy-319.html

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

In our opinion: New nuclear power technology holds promise in Intermountain West | Deseret News

MIT: China Is Beating America In Nuclear Energy | The Daily Caller

China blows a fuse over Hinkley Point delay

Posted on August 2, 2016 by djysrv

After saying it “respected” PM May’s decision to conduct a review of the Hinkley Point nuclear reactor project, the Xinhua Official News Agency made some very undiplomatic remarks about the prospects for future friendly relations with the UK, and said failure to move ahead with the project could harm trade deals between the UK and China.

https://neutronbytes.com/2016/08/02/china-blows-a-fuse-over-hinkley-point-delay/

A Tale of Two States: NY and CA Chart Different Course on Nuclear

A Tale of Two States: NY and CA Chart Different Course on Nuclear
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#inbox/1564c5e08f7acd97

Market Mechanisms in the Paris Climate Agreement: International Linkage under Article 6.2

Market Mechanisms in the Paris Climate Agreement: International Linkage under Article 6.2

http://www.theenergycollective.com/robertstavins/2384396/market-mechanisms-in-the-paris-climate-agreement-international-linkage-under-article-6-2-2?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

China Atomic Reactors Equal Russia as World’s 4th Largest: Chart - Bloomberg

US NRC Blog Update: When Plans Change — Discontinuing Some Rulemaking

When Plans Change — Discontinuing Some Rulemaking

5 Comments Posted by Moderator on August 1, 2016

Leslie Terry
Team Leader
Office of Administration
NRC does its job with regulations contained in the Chapter I of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These regulations cover everything from commercial 10cfr

reactors to nuclear materials used in a variety of settings, to storing and disposing of nuclear waste.
A year ago we explained how we keep our rules up to date and unveiled a web page to provide periodic updates on our rulemaking activities. To recap, we identify the rules already under development and any new rules that need to be written. We then rank by priority every rule, regardless of the regulatory area. This way we ensure we’re focusing our resources on the high priority rules that most contribute to the NRC’s key strategic goals of safety and security. We also monitor the progress of our rulemaking activities and develop budget estimates for preparing new rules.
Sometimes our rulemaking plans change. Our Commissioners voted recently to approve a staff recommendation to discontinue eight rulemaking activities that were in the early stages of development.
During our most recent review, the staff identified several rulemakings that were in the early stages of development, but staff believes are no longer needed to meet the NRC’s key strategic goals of safety and security. The staff wrote a paper requesting Commission approval to discontinue nine activities, and discussed a 10th rulemaking the Commission had already decided to discontinue. The Commission agreed to discontinue seven of the nine rulemakings the staff proposed.
The discontinued rulemakings covered a variety of topics, and the basis to discontinue is different for each rulemaking. For example, we have a rulemaking underway to better define the requirements for reactors that have permanently shut down and are decommissioning. We felt that rulemaking was an appropriate place to address decommissioning options, including entombment for power reactors, so we are discontinuing a separate rulemaking on entombment.
We also feel the current case-by-case framework is sufficient for reviewing the limited number of requests we’ve received for alternate disposal pathways for waste with very low activity. So we’re discontinuing a rulemaking to set generic requirements, which had already been on hold for a number of years. Instead, we’ll take another look at the issue as part of an assessment of low level radioactive waste disposal, and if we decide that a rulemaking is necessary, we’ll ask the Commission to revisit the issue.
We encourage you to read more about the Commission’s vote and the staff’s proposal on our web site. You can also check our prioritization web page for future updates on our rulemaking activities.

Hinkley

UK's May Worried By China Investment, Intervened To Delay Hinkley
China General Nuclear: It Respects Britain's Decision To Review Hinkley Project
May Silence on Hinkley Point Said to Feed Nerves on Nuclear Plan
Hinkley Point: EDF's UK Boss 'Confident' Of Go Ahead
EDF Energy CEO, Vincent de Rivaz, Outlines His Confidence In Hinkley Point C In An Open Letter To All Employees
UK PM Reportedly Concerned Over Chinese Involvement In Hinkley
UK Decision To Delay Hinkley Point Plant Catches China By Surprise
EDF Left Reeling As New UK PM Mulls Nuclear Energy Options
New Timetable Will See Hinkley Point Decision In ‘Early Autumn’
Hinkley Gets One Answer But More Questions
UK Govt Delay Casting Doubt On EDF's Hinkley Point Plan
EDF Board Narrowly Approves Hinkley Point Project
Hinkley Point C: EDF’s Board of Directors Approves The Final Investment Decision
NIA: Go Ahead To Build Hinkley Point C Will Provide A Major Boost For UK Nuclear
What Do We Know About Hinkley Point C's Technology?
EDF Set To Give Long-Awaited Green Light For New UK Hinkley Unit

Why The UK Should Welcome Chinese Civil Nuclear Expertise – nuclear matters

Cuomo Accepts Nuclear Is Clean For Upstate New York

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2016/08/02/new-york-state-considers-nuclear-a-clean-energy/#120a63ef768b

News: Nuclear supply chain still waiting on Hinkley go-ahead

http://www.rothbiz.co.uk/2016/08/news-4995-nuclear-supply-chain-still.html

UN Meeting Says: time to negotiate a nuclear ban treaty

http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/3295715/un-meeting-says-time-to-negotiate-a-nuclear-ban-treaty.html

Rouhani Extols Nuclear Deal Benefits, Khamenei Bashes “Pointlessness of Negotiating with US

http://myinforms.com/en-me/a/39209334-rouhani-extols-nuclear-deal-benefits-khamenei-bashes-pointlessness-of-negotiating-with-us/

Global Nuclear Decommissioning Market Research Report 2016-2020

Global Nuclear Decommissioning Market Research Report 2016-2020
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Newest US Navy nuclear submarine completes first voyage

http://navaltoday.com/2016/08/02/newest-us-navy-nuclear-submarine-completes-first-voyage/

Europe Nuclear Turbine Generators Market 2016 Industry, Analysis, Research, Share, Growth, Sales, Trends, Supply, Forecast to 2021

http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressreleases/europe-nuclear-turbine-generators-market-2016-industry-analysis-research-share-growth-sales-trends-supply-forecast-to-2021-1503491?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease

Amec Foster Wheeler environmental contract for nuclear new build

Amec Foster Wheeler environmental contract for nuclear new build

http://www.yourprojectnews.com/amec+foster+wheeler+environmental+contract+for+nuclear+new+build_135675.html

Global Nuclear compressor Market 2016: Analysis, Growth, Size, Share, Demand & Forecast to 2022

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Collaboration Key for UK SMRs

June and July have been an exciting time for the global SMR industry.
U-Battery’s cooperation agreement with the Polish National Centre for Nuclear Research and Sheffield Forgemaster’s coordination with US based NuScale on manufacturing techniques demonstrating the opportunities available for international collaboration.
With such collaboration key to the industry’s success the leading buyers are meeting at the SMR UK Summit 2016 to do just that and I thought you would want to join them?
You can find out more about how to join the UK’s largest SMR Summit right here
Here’s just a few of the names who have already confirmed their place:

Deputy Director: Small Modular Reactor’s - Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
Managing Director, New Build – Cavendish Nuclear
Advisor to CEO – Rusatom
EVP, Business Development, Nuclear – Rolls-Royce
Director of New Nuclear Generation – Mott MacDonald
Head of Sales Nuclear New Build – Assystem
General Manager – Moltex Energy
Director – Terrestrial
Managing Director – NuScale
Partner, Energy Infrastructure – EY

If you have any questions, then please do let me know!
Thanks,
John
John Furness
Senior Industry Analyst
Nuclear Energy Insider
+44 (0)207 375 7528
JFurness@nuclearenergyinsider.com