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Thursday, December 28, 2017

US, Russia Won’t Recognize North Korea as a Nuclear Power – News From Antiwar.com

US, Russia Won’t Recognize North Korea as a Nuclear Power – News From Antiwar.com

Nuclear energy wants a spot in Trump's infrastructure bill

Nuclear energy wants a spot in Trump's infrastructure bill: “If we are going to take steps to invest in infrastructure, electricity and nuclear in particular should be on the agenda,” said John Kotek,...

North Korea latest: US and Russia REFUSE to recognise Kim Jong-un as nuclear power | World | News | Express.co.uk

North Korea latest: US and Russia REFUSE to recognise Kim Jong-un as nuclear power | World | News | Express.co.uk: NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesothelioma Compensation Center Now Offers Guidance for a Nuclear Power Worker or Navy Veteran With Mesothelioma...

Mesothelioma Compensation Center Now Offers Guidance for a Nuclear Power Worker or Navy Veteran

Mesothelioma Compensation Center Now Offers Guidance for a Nuclear Power Worker or Navy Veteran: NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesothelioma Compensation Center Now Offers Guidance for a Nuclear Power Worker or Navy Veteran With Mesothelioma...

China build nuclear power plant on artificial island to 'conquer disputed South China Sea' | World | News | Express.co.uk

China build nuclear power plant on artificial island to 'conquer disputed South China Sea' | World | News | Express.co.uk: Letters: Disturbing links between Britain’s nuclear power stations and the military are highlighted by Dr David Lowry

Military secrets of our nuclear power plants | Letters | UK news | The Guardian

Military secrets of our nuclear power plants | Letters | UK news | The Guardian: Letters: Disturbing links between Britain’s nuclear power stations and the military are highlighted by Dr David Lowry

Fears of another Fukushima as Tepco plans to restart world's biggest nuclear plant | World news | The Guardian

Fears of another Fukushima as Tepco plans to restart world's biggest nuclear plant | World news | The Guardian: Consent given to turn reactors at the massive Kashiwazaki-kariwa plant back on, but Japanese worry over active fault lines and mismanagement

Nevada asks to intervene in Texas lawsuit over Yucca Mountain | Kaplan Herald

Nevada asks to intervene in Texas lawsuit over Yucca Mountain | Kaplan Herald

Toshiba hit with class action over scrapped US nuclear project- Nikkei Asian Review

Toshiba hit with class action over scrapped US nuclear project- Nikkei Asian Review

What ‘The Last Jedi’ and Georgia have in common


What ‘The Last Jedi’ and Georgia have in common

Westinghouse filed for bankruptcy protection, combat with ‘the dark side’ seemed at hand

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/27/last-jedi-georgias-nuclear-power-plant-vogtle/

10 Charts That Tell The Story Of Energy In 2017 - The Energy Collective

10 Charts That Tell The Story Of Energy In 2017 - The Energy Collective

Did the Republican Tax Reform Bill Add the Last Straw that Halts Large Nuclear Plant Construction in U.S.? - The Energy Collective

Did the Republican Tax Reform Bill Add the Last Straw that Halts Large Nuclear Plant Construction in U.S.? - The Energy Collective

The Energy Collective Daily: 10 Charts That Tell the Story of Energy in 2017

10 Charts That Tell The Story Of Energy In 2017 | The Energy Collective Daily

Link to The Energy Collective

Marine Power United States Market Analysis by Trends, Drivers and Market Challenges, Application, Products Type [Wave Power & Tidal Power], Key Players & Forecast – Newsient

Marine Power United States Market Analysis by Trends, Drivers and Market Challenges, Application, Products Type [Wave Power & Tidal Power], Key Players & Forecast – Newsient

Recent Developments in Nuclear Power for Space Exploration

Recent Developments in Nuclear Power for Space Exploration


https://neutronbytes.com/2017/12/28/recent-developments-in-nuclear-power-for-space-exploration/

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Russia Is Overtaking the U.S. As the Dominant Middle East Force Thanks to Trump, Analysts Say

Russia Is Overtaking the U.S. As the Dominant Middle East Force Thanks to Trump, Analysts Say: President Donald Trump's foreign policy is creating a path for other countries to exert control over the Middle East, according to analysts.

Emails Reveal Bill Clinton Met With Vladimir Putin Just Before Uranium One Deal | Zero Hedge

Emails Reveal Bill Clinton Met With Vladimir Putin Just Before Uranium One Deal | Zero Hedge: "In the context of a possible trip to Russia at the end of June, WJC is being asked to see the business/government folks below. Would State have concerns about WJC seeing any of these folks."

Let it go: The Arctic will never be frozen again | Grist

Let it go: The Arctic will never be frozen again | Grist: There’s new evidence that an unprecedented transformation is underway at the North Pole.

A taxing debate and a vexing issue, Opinion - THE BUSINESS TIMES

A taxing debate and a vexing issue, Opinion - THE BUSINESS TIMES: It’s been a bad year for America’s biggest tech hub—though not because of a lack of innovation.

Vogtle Continuation Decision Tells Me America Still Produces Leaders That Can Make Complicated, Long-Term Decisions - The Energy Collective

Vogtle Continuation Decision Tells Me America Still Produces Leaders That Can Make Complicated, Long-Term Decisions - The Energy Collective

Toyota Could Become Tesla's Next Big Headache | RealClearEnergy

Toyota Could Become Tesla's Next Big Headache | RealClearEnergy: Toyota Could Become Tesla's Next Big Headache | RealClearEnergy

Why EPA Boss Scott Pruitt Terrifies the Left | RealClearEnergy

Why EPA Boss Scott Pruitt Terrifies the Left | RealClearEnergy: Why EPA Boss Scott Pruitt Terrifies the Left | RealClearEnergy

U.S. And China Agree On North Korea Sanctions Enforcement | OilPrice.com

U.S. And China Agree On North Korea Sanctions Enforcement | OilPrice.com: China has surpassed South Korea, becoming the world’s second-largest liquified natural gas importer

China Becomes World’s Second-Largest LNG Importer | OilPrice.com

China Becomes World’s Second-Largest LNG Importer | OilPrice.com: China has surpassed South Korea, becoming the world’s second-largest liquified natural gas importer

A New Era For Oil And Gas Majors | OilPrice.com

A New Era For Oil And Gas Majors | OilPrice.com: The speed at which Eni was able to reach production at its giant Zohr field was remarkable, an achievement that will change the industry forever

Radioactive Waste 327 - Airborne Radioactive Contamination At Hanford Demolition Site | Nucleotidings

Radioactive Waste 327 - Airborne Radioactive Contamination At Hanford Demolition Site | Nucleotidings

Changing perceptions on nuclear energy | The Daily Star

Changing perceptions on nuclear energy | The Daily Star: Since work began on the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project, a total of about 200 people, including journalists, experts, environmentalists, school children, students and industry experts from Bangladesh have visited Russia.

Nuclear News Roundup Dec 26, 2017 | Nucleotidings

Nuclear News Roundup Dec 26, 2017 | Nucleotidings

Trump’s Five Biggest Energy Blunders in 2017 - MIT Technology Review

Trump’s Five Biggest Energy Blunders in 2017 - MIT Technology Review: Has it really only been 11 months?

New Uranium fuel will convert US research reactors from highly enriched to low enriched uranium | NextBigFuture.com

New Uranium fuel will convert US research reactors from highly enriched to low enriched uranium | NextBigFuture.com: It’s a story all too familiar to millions of South Carolina electric ratepayers.

Florida's nuclear lessons | Editorials | postandcourier.com

Florida's nuclear lessons | Editorials | postandcourier.com: In India’s race to boost solar capacity, cheap Chinese imports are threatening India’s domestic solar cell industry

How China Is Killing India’s Solar Industry | OilPrice.com

How China Is Killing India’s Solar Industry | OilPrice.com: In India’s race to boost solar capacity, cheap Chinese imports are threatening India’s domestic solar cell industry

Kansai Electric Power : Locals seek injunction to halt restart of Oi nuclear reactors | 4-Traders

Kansai Electric Power : Locals seek injunction to halt restart of Oi nuclear reactors | 4-Traders: Two local residents said Wednesday they have sought a court injunction to halt the restart of two reactors at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture on the Sea of Japan... | December 27, 2017

Japan Health Insurance Association rejects claims by ex-fishermen exposed to Bikini Atoll radiation | The Japan Times

Japan Health Insurance Association rejects claims by ex-fishermen exposed to Bikini Atoll radiation | The Japan Times: Worker compensation claims by former fishermen and others over health damage from exposure to radiation caused by U.S. hydrogen bomb tests on Bikini Atoll

France: France was net power importer in Nov as nuclear generation fell - RTE, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld

France: France was net power importer in Nov as nuclear generation fell - RTE, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld: France, which depends on its 58 nuclear reactors for more than 75 percent of its electricity needs, is usually a net power exporter in Europe.

Nuclear Decommissioning Market Upcoming and Current Trends Analysis 2022

Nuclear Decommissioning Market Upcoming and Current Trends Analysis 2022: Market Research Report on Nuclear Decommissioning Market to 2022 – Global Analysis and Forecasts by Type, Components, Global Market Landscape and its Growth Prospects over the coming years till 2022 is now available at ReportsWeb.com

NRA In Japan Approves Two Tepco Units For Restarts - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

NRA In Japan Approves Two Tepco Units For Restarts - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.

EDF In Expected Deal Buys 75.5% Of New NP - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

EDF In Expected Deal Buys 75.5% Of New NP - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.

BWXT Lands $1.4B Los Alamos Cleanup Contract - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

BWXT Lands $1.4B Los Alamos Cleanup Contract - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.

1,000 jobs at risk as Swansea Bay tidal power project is stranded | Business | The Times & The Sunday Times

1,000 jobs at risk as Swansea Bay tidal power project is stranded | Business | The Times & The Sunday Times: A thousand high-value manufacturing jobs are set to be lost in the Midlands because of the government’s continuing failure to decide whether to support tidal la

Coal and nuclear seeking second helping of subsidies - Houston Chronicle

Coal and nuclear seeking second helping of subsidies - Houston Chronicle: The legislature must decide whether residents will keep being charged, possibly for decades, for the failed project.

South Carolina Spent $9 Billion on Nuclear Reactors That Will Never Run. Now What?

South Carolina Spent $9 Billion on Nuclear Reactors That Will Never Run. Now What?: The legislature must decide whether residents will keep being charged, possibly for decades, for the failed project.

Nuclear Startup Just Saved New York From a Surge in Power Prices - Bloomberg

Nuclear Startup Just Saved New York From a Surge in Power Prices - Bloomberg: You’d think, on a frosty New York day like this, power prices would surge as people blast electric heaters to keep warm. Instead, they’re down from last week -- and the Big Apple has a nuclear power plant startup to thank for that.

EXCLUSIVE: Details of 4 Dabaa Nuclear Power Plants contracts - Egypt Today

EXCLUSIVE: Details of 4 Dabaa Nuclear Power Plants contracts - Egypt Today: egypttoday,Politics,Business,Economy,Art,culture,Local news,Special interest,Press Review,News,Resources

EDF In Expected Deal Buys 75.5% Of New NP - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

EDF In Expected Deal Buys 75.5% Of New NP - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.

Two Niigata nuclear reactors run by Tepco clear new safety standards, a first for the company since the Fukushima crisis | The Japan Times

Two Niigata nuclear reactors run by Tepco clear new safety standards, a first for the company since the Fukushima crisis | The Japan Times: Two Tepco reactors are cleared for restarts by the nuclear watchdog agency, becoming the first run by the operator of the crippled Fukushima power plant to pass stricter safety standards.

U.S. sanctions North Korean missile experts, Russia offers to mediate

U.S. sanctions North Korean missile experts, Russia offers to mediate: The United States announced sanctions on two of North Korea's most prominent officials behind its ballistic missile program on Tuesday, while Russia reiterated an offer to mediate to ease tension between Washington and Pyongyang.

North Korea will not be accepted as a nuclear power by US or Russia, say Rex Tillerson and Sergei Lavrov | The Independent

North Korea will not be accepted as a nuclear power by US or Russia, say Rex Tillerson and Sergei Lavrov | The Independent

The Uranium Film Festival & The Perils of Nuclear Power | CleanTechnica

The Uranium Film Festival & The Perils of Nuclear Power | CleanTechnica

Cook Nuclear Plant Unit 2 begins operation under new 20-year license - Daily Energy Insider

Cook Nuclear Plant Unit 2 begins operation under new 20-year license - Daily Energy Insider

'Fundamentals' continue to challenge Pilgrim performance - News - capecodtimes.com - Hyannis, MA

'Fundamentals' continue to challenge Pilgrim performance - News - capecodtimes.com - Hyannis, MA: BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – The Vermont Public Utility Commission will conduct a public hearing on Jan. 4 on the petition for ownership transfer of Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee Corp. to NorthStar Group Services.The 7 p.m. hearing in Brattleboro Union High...

Public hearing on Vt. Yankee transfer Jan. 4

Public hearing on Vt. Yankee transfer Jan. 4: BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – The Vermont Public Utility Commission will conduct a public hearing on Jan. 4 on the petition for ownership transfer of Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee Corp. to NorthStar Group Services.The 7 p.m. hearing in Brattleboro Union High...

Massive concrete pour part of Vogtle construction work last week | The Augusta Chronicle

Massive concrete pour part of Vogtle construction work last week | The Augusta Chronicle

Supporting Safety in the Caribbean: IAEA Helps Member States Establish Regulatory Infrastructures

Supporting Safety in the Caribbean: IAEA Helps Member States Establish Regulatory Infrastructures

Group photo of Coordination Meeting participants (Photo: A. Andrew/Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Immigration)
The IAEA’s safety standards provide requirements and recommendations for ensuring nuclear safety, and act as a global reference for protecting people and the environment. Through an ongoing regional technical cooperation project[1], the IAEA is supporting Caribbean Member States in establishing, within a legal and governmental framework, sustainable national safety infrastructure for the control of radiation sources. From 6 to 10 November 2017, the Antigua and Barbuda Bureau of Standards (ABBS) hosted the project’s midterm Coordination Meeting in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.
Participants from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the Bahamas, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago met to discuss common experiences and challenges, and to report on project achievements to date. The Jamaican representative detailed the country’s development of a legislative framework on nuclear sciences and technologies, and the establishment of a new regulatory body, the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA). The Trinidadian representative reported on approval processes for its draft ionizing radiation bill and other regulations developed with IAEA assistance.
Caribbean countries and islands are incorporating more and more sources of radiation, particularly in the health sector. As these technologies are becoming increasingly complex over time, the region is cooperating with the IAEA and PAHO to develop a good regulatory framework to ensure that everyone is protected from radiation.
Dr Pablo Jimenez, Regional Advisor - Radiological Health, PAHO
The importance of drafting sound legislation to support regulatory infrastructure was stressed in the presentations. Ms Dianne Lalla-Rodriquez (Director, ABBS) emphasized, “One of the basic tenets of any regulatory infrastructure is legislation. We are well underway to having at least the first draft of our legislation completed, and the IAEA has agreed to assist us in its review so we can bring it into operation.”
Experts from the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the IAEA delivered presentations at the coordination meeting related to radiation safety and regulatory infrastructure, and helped the Member States determine future actions to be implemented within the scope of the regional project. The increased use of radiation medicine throughout the region was identified as a field for closer regional cooperation. As Dr Pablo Jimenez (Regional Advisor - Radiological Health, PAHO) stated, “Caribbean countries and islands are incorporating more and more sources of radiation, particularly in the health sector. As these technologies are becoming increasingly complex over time, the region is cooperating with the IAEA and PAHO to develop a good regulatory framework to ensure that everyone is protected from radiation.”
[1] RLA9082, ‘Establishing and Strengthening Sustainable National Regulatory Infrastructures for the Control of Radiation Sources’. Components of this project are funded through the IAEA’s Technical Cooperation Fund, and through extrabudgetary contributions from the United States of America.


Cleanup and sale of Vermont Yankee nuke, 5 miles from Massachusetts border, topic of public hearing


Cleanup and sale of Vermont Yankee nuke, 5 miles from Massachusetts border, topic of public hearing

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2017/12/cleanup_and_sale_of_vermont_ya.html

Funds sought for cleanup at UA nuclear reactor test site


Funds sought for cleanup at UA nuclear reactor test site


http://www.pbcommercial.com/news/20171225/funds-sought-for-cleanup-at-ua-nuclear-reactor-test-site

Nuclear Startup Just Saved New York From a Surge in Power Prices - Bloomberg

Nuclear Startup Just Saved New York From a Surge in Power Prices - Bloomberg: You’d think, on a frosty New York day like this, power prices would surge as people blast electric heaters to keep warm. Instead, they’re down from last week -- and the Big Apple has a nuclear power plant startup to thank for that.

Reactor fallout in Georgia | | aikenstandard.com

Reactor fallout in Georgia | | aikenstandard.com: People who get their electricity from Georgia Power should be very concerned right now. In fact, they should have raised red flags in July, when Santee Cooper and SCANA decided

CNNC breaks foreign monopoly in containers for spent nuclear fuel

CNNC breaks foreign monopoly in containers for spent nuclear fuel: CNNC breaks foreign monopoly in containers for spent nuclear fuel

Has nuclear been stuffed by Hinkley turkey? | Business | The Times & The Sunday Times

Has nuclear been stuffed by Hinkley turkey? | Business | The Times & The Sunday Times: This Christmas holds a special significance for those following the energy sector. It is the year in which families were supposed to be cooking their turkeys w

EDITORIAL: Oi reactors scrapped as nuke power losing cost advantage:The Asahi Shimbun

EDITORIAL: Oi reactors scrapped as nuke power losing cost advantage:The Asahi Shimbun: In a landmark step toward the goal of lowering Japan's dependence on atomic energy, Kansai Electric

Japan's nuclear exports carry risks and rewards | The Japan Times

Japan's nuclear exports carry risks and rewards | The Japan Times: A burgeoning nuclear export portfolio carries with it significant risks and responsibilities.

Time for Clarification: Korean Gov’t Refuted Report on Compensation for Delay of Nuclear Power Plant Construction in UAE | BusinessKorea

Time for Clarification: Korean Gov’t Refuted Report on Compensation for Delay of Nuclear Power Plant Construction in UAE | BusinessKorea: The South Korean government refuted, on December 25, the recent media report that South Korea has to pay a huge compensation for a delay of its nuclear power plant construction project in the UAE.

Inspection device to check on damaged nuclear reactor in Japan | News | phillytrib.com

Inspection device to check on damaged nuclear reactor in Japan | News | phillytrib.com: YOKOHAMA, Japan — Toshiba Corp.’s energy systems unit on Friday unveiled a long telescopic pipe carrying a pan-tilt camera designed to gather crucial information about the situation inside the reactor

Inspection device to check on damaged nuclear reactor in Japan | News | phillytrib.com

Inspection device to check on damaged nuclear reactor in Japan | News | phillytrib.com: YOKOHAMA, Japan — Toshiba Corp.’s energy systems unit on Friday unveiled a long telescopic pipe carrying a pan-tilt camera designed to gather crucial information about the situation inside the reactor

New York's Indian Point-2 reactor ends 16-day outage for pump leak repairs - Electric Power | Platts News Article & Story

New York's Indian Point-2 reactor ends 16-day outage for pump leak repairs - Electric Power | Platts News Article & Story: New York's Indian Point-2 reactor ends 16-day outage for pump leak repairs - Read this Platts electric power news article here. Plus discover more electric power market news, products & services.

Massive concrete pour part of Vogtle construction work last week | The Augusta Chronicle

Massive concrete pour part of Vogtle construction work last week | The Augusta Chronicle: While all eyes were on a decision by the Georgia Public Service Commission last week on whether to continue with two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle, a decision that will allow Georgia Power and its partners to complete the long delayed project, work quietly continued on the plant and included a major milestone.

Future of Nuclear Energy | HuffPost

Future of Nuclear Energy | HuffPost: Tech billionaires are investing (a lot) in entrepreneurial nuclear power startups.
Why?  
These are tough times for nuclear power. Many ...

What will it take to bring 21st-century innovation to the nuclear industry?

What will it take to bring 21st-century innovation to the nuclear industry?
How to Make Nuclear Innovative, a new Breakthrough report, makes the case for an entirely new model of nuclear innovation. Instead of conventional light-water reactors financed and constructed by large incumbent firms, the advanced nuclear industry will be characterized by innovative reactor and plant designs, new business models, and smaller entrepreneurial start-ups.
Download the full report herehttps://thebreakthrough.org/images/pdfs/How_to_Make_Nuclear_Innovative.pdf

How to Make Nuclear Innovative Lessons from Other Advanced Industries


How to Make Nuclear Innovative


Lessons from Other Advanced Industries


https://thebreakthrough.org/index.php/issues/nuclear/how-to-make-nuclear-innovative?bblinkid=75487705&bbemailid=6346262&bbejrid=492338675

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Saving Power in Danger: Michael Shellenberger Keynote Address to IAEA — Environmental Progress

Saving Power in Danger: Michael Shellenberger Keynote Address to IAEA — Environmental Progress: Nuclear power is the only energy source that can lift all humans out of
poverty while protecting the natural environment. Why, then, is it in
danger of going away? 

In my keynote address yesterday to the IAEA’s quadrennial ministerial
meeting in the United Arab Emirates, I trace the anti-nuclear movement’s
roots to a famous essay by the German philosopher (and, yes, Nazi) Martin
Heidegger.

Intermittent renewable energies like wind, Heidegger and his anti-humanist,
anti-nuclear followers argued, were the key to restraining human ambition.

Should we thus be surprised that the big increases in solar and wind over
the last decade still weren’t enough to make up for even the decline of
nuclear over the last decade?

Sting said it best last year: “If we’re going to tackle global warming,
nuclear is the only way you can create massive amounts of power.”

Nuclear power’s important for something else, I argue: averting
thermonuclear war between the US and North Korea.  

Atomic humanists must take a page from South Korea — whose “citizen jury”
decided to continue that country’s nuclear expansion — and seek our saving
power precisely where the danger lies.

Exelon Generation completes refueling of Illinois nuclear facilities - Daily Energy Insider

Exelon Generation completes refueling of Illinois nuclear facilities - Daily Energy Insider

EDF completes 75.5 percent acquisition of Areva NP: statement

EDF completes 75.5 percent acquisition of Areva NP: statement: French state-owned utility EDF has completed the acquisition of a 75.5 percent stake in Areva NP, the nuclear reactor construction unit of fellow state-owned nuclear group Areva, it said on Friday.

Congress facing host of issues when lawmakers return in January – Las Vegas Review-Journal

Congress facing host of issues when lawmakers return in January – Las Vegas Review-Journal: Lawmakers dashed out of town Friday for the holidays, but they face mounting financial issues, a budget showdown, an immigration bill and measures to shore up public health care exchanges when Congress returns in early January.

Department of Energy documents further detail proposed nuclear import project | News | aikenstandard.com

Department of Energy documents further detail proposed nuclear import project | News | aikenstandard.com: CNNC breaks foreign monopoly in containers for spent nuclear fuel

CNNC breaks foreign monopoly in containers for spent nuclear fuel

CNNC breaks foreign monopoly in containers for spent nuclear fuel: CNNC breaks foreign monopoly in containers for spent nuclear fuel

EDITORIAL: Oi reactors scrapped as nuke power losing cost advantage:The Asahi Shimbun

EDITORIAL: Oi reactors scrapped as nuke power losing cost advantage:The Asahi Shimbun: In a landmark step toward the goal of lowering Japan's dependence on atomic energy, Kansai Electric

The Cleantech Casualties of 2017 | Greentech Media

The Cleantech Casualties of 2017 | Greentech Media: Residential solar and nuclear power took a beating this year.

No Easy Win for S. Korea in Nuclear Export Game | KOREA EXPOSÉ

No Easy Win for S. Korea in Nuclear Export Game | KOREA EXPOSÉ: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.

Cleanup Begins at Evacuated Futaba, Close To Meltdowns - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

Cleanup Begins at Evacuated Futaba, Close To Meltdowns - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.

Toshiba Unveils Latest Fukushima Daiichi Probe - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

Toshiba Unveils Latest Fukushima Daiichi Probe - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.

Speeding up joint projects crucial for TEPCO’s plan to rebuild itself - The Japan News

Speeding up joint projects crucial for TEPCO’s plan to rebuild itself - The Japan News: It is essential that Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. improves its earning capacity so it can ensure a stable electricity supply and deal with the aftermath of the nuclear accident at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. The public and private sectors should help TEPCO boost cooperation with other power utilities.

Future of Nuclear Energy | HuffPost

Future of Nuclear Energy | HuffPost: Tech billionaires are investing (a lot) in entrepreneurial nuclear power startups.
Why?  
These are tough times for nuclear power. Many ...

Indian Point Ends 2-Week Shutdown | Peekskill, NY Patch

Indian Point Ends 2-Week Shutdown | Peekskill, NY Patch: Indian Point Ends 2-Week Shutdown - Peekskill-Cortlandt, NY - It was taken offline due to leakage.

Vogtle 3 & 4 Nuclear Reactors are a "Go" for Completion

Vogtle 3 & 4 Nuclear Reactors are a "Go" for Completion


https://neutronbytes.com/2017/12/26/vogtle-3-4-nuclear-reactors-are-a-go-for-completion/

Saturday, December 23, 2017

How Will Fossil Fuels Fare In 2040? | OilPrice.com

How Will Fossil Fuels Fare In 2040? | OilPrice.com: Fossil fuels remain the dominant source for global economic prosperity, but what role will it play by 2040?

Are Higher Uranium Prices Around The Corner? | OilPrice.com

Are Higher Uranium Prices Around The Corner? | OilPrice.com: The world’s largest uranium producer is set to cut production significantly, which could send prices soaring

Airport, nuclear power, taxes: 3 big stories this week

Airport, nuclear power, taxes: 3 big stories this week: The US nuclear power industry got a boost this week when state authorities in Georgia gave the go-ahead to complete construction on two new reactors.

Ukraine to get loan from U.S. for nuclear waste storage facility - Xinhua | English.news.cn

Ukraine to get loan from U.S. for nuclear waste storage facility - Xinhua | English.news.cn: The US nuclear power industry got a boost this week when state authorities in Georgia gave the go-ahead to complete construction on two new reactors.

For ailing US nuclear power industry, new plants a shot in the arm, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld

For ailing US nuclear power industry, new plants a shot in the arm, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld: The US nuclear power industry got a boost this week when state authorities in Georgia gave the go-ahead to complete construction on two new reactors.

Bangladesh Turns to Nuclear Power

Bangladesh Turns to Nuclear Power: The Georgia Public Service Commission should be credited for taking the long view Thursday and voting unanimously to allow Georgia Power Co. and its partners to continue two controversial nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle.

Editorial: PSC looks to the future with Plant Vogtle vote | SavannahNow

Editorial: PSC looks to the future with Plant Vogtle vote | SavannahNow: The Georgia Public Service Commission should be credited for taking the long view Thursday and voting unanimously to allow Georgia Power Co. and its partners to continue two controversial nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle.

The world’s first nuclear fusion plant is now halfway to ‘First Plasma’

The world’s first nuclear fusion plant is now halfway to ‘First Plasma’

Azarga Uranium Closes First Tranche of Private Placement

Azarga Uranium Closes First Tranche of Private Placement

Congress facing host of issues when lawmakers return in January – Las Vegas Review-Journal

Congress facing host of issues when lawmakers return in January – Las Vegas Review-Journal: Lawmakers dashed out of town Friday for the holidays, but they face mounting financial issues, a budget showdown, an immigration bill and measures to shore up public health care exchanges when Congress returns in early January.

Major concrete placement completed for Vogtle Unit 4

Major concrete placement completed for Vogtle Unit 4: ATLANTA, Dec. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Major concrete placement completed for Vogtle Unit 4. 21-hour continuous placement inside nuclear island precedes...

Cook Unit 2 to begin a new 20-year license period | Local News | heraldpalladium.com

Cook Unit 2 to begin a new 20-year license period | Local News | heraldpalladium.com: BRIDGMAN — Cook Nuclear Plant Unit 2 began operating beyond its initial 40-year license period at 12:01 a.m. this morning.

How Trump's New Tax Overhaul Impacts US Energy Industry




US President Donald Trump proved loyal to himself and his electorate base in his new tax legislation. As he is adamant to turn the United States into the world's number one oil producer, Trump's bill is strongly in favor of fossil oil.

Kirkuk's Oil: Iran Gets Its Share of War Spoils

 Kirkuk's Oil: Iran Gets Its Share of War Spoils


On December 9, Tehran hosted the ceremony of signing a deal with Baghdad to swap 30,000 to 60,000 barrels of oil. The agreement signed on Friday by the two OPEC countries provides for Iran to deliver to Iraq's southern ports, on the Gulf, "oil of the same characteristics and in ...Read More
https://www.oilandgasbulletin.com/kirkuks-oil-iran-gets-its-share-of-war-spoils/?utm_source=Copy+of+Oil+%26+Gas+Bulletin+%28Issue+24+2017%29&utm_campaign=Oil+%26+Gas+Bulletin+%28Issue+24+2017%29&utm_medium=email

End of a dream as the nuclear power industry dies


End of a dream as the nuclear power industry dies

Summary: After decades of promises about its potential, the window of opportunity is closing for nuclear power. Hated by the Left despite its carbon-free generation of electricity, their opposition plus decades of utilities’ screw-ups have weakened it. New energy tech — renewables and fracking — appear to be finishing it off.

https://fabiusmaximus.com/2017/12/23/the-end-of-the-nuclear-power-industry/

Friday, December 22, 2017

Did the Republican tax reform bill add the last straw that halts large nuclear plant construction in U.S.? - Atomic Insights

Did the Republican tax reform bill add the last straw that halts large nuclear plant construction in U.S.? - Atomic Insights: Early this morning, Senate Republicans passed a tax reform package. Despite passing generous, deficit-increasing legislation that includes many provisions

An environmentalist view of nuclear

An environmentalist view of nuclear: An anti-nuclear activist in the 1970s was afraid of tyranny. An anti-nuclear activist now is afraid of radiation. But tyranny didn't happen and the effects of radiation are misunderstood. The threat of climate change IS real and, to fight it, we need nuclear power, writes Scott L. Montgomery.

British universities to set up nuclear robotics centre

British universities to set up nuclear robotics centre: The Centre for Advanced Robotics at the Queen Mary University of London was recently awarded a GBP1.0 million ($1.3 million) grant to help establish a centre of excellence for nuclear robotics in the UK. The focus of the centre will be to develop technology for aiding radioactive waste management.

The Republican Tax Bill Will Devastate Science - Scientific American Blog Network

The Republican Tax Bill Will Devastate Science - Scientific American Blog Network: By adding at least $1.5 trillion to the debt, we are hamstringing our ability to invest in the programs, researchers, and ideas to keep our country innovative and competitive

The Energy Collective Daily: Trump's "America First" Energy Policy Puts China Ahead in Energy

Trump’s “America First” Energy Policy Puts China Ahead in Energy | The Energy Collective Daily

Link to The Energy Collective

Marine Power (Wave and Tidal) Sales Market Professional Research Report 2017 To 2022

Marine Power (Wave and Tidal) Sales Market Professional Research Report 2017 To 2022: Inquire for Marine Power (Wave and Tidal) Sales Market Competitive Analysis, Trends and Forecast till 2022, with free sample copy of the report.

Saudi-U.S. Nuclear Talks To Start In Weeks | OilPrice.com

Saudi-U.S. Nuclear Talks To Start In Weeks | OilPrice.com: Saudi Arabia will initiate talks with the U.S. administration about the participation of U.S. nuclear energy companies in the Kingdom’s first nuclear energy project

Kansai Electric decides to scrap two Oi reactors over safety concerns | The Japan Times

Kansai Electric decides to scrap two Oi reactors over safety concerns | The Japan Times: Kansai Electric Power Co. formally notified the Fukui Prefectural Government on Friday that it will decommission the Oi No. 1 and No. 2 reactors. The utili

Kansai Electric to scrap two reactors in latest blow for Japan's nuclear sector

Kansai Electric to scrap two reactors in latest blow for Japan's nuclear sector: Kansai Electric Power Co said on Friday it will decommission two 38-year-old reactors at its Ohi nuclear plant as Japan's electricity industry struggles to cope with new safety standards imposed after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

How did the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident impact thyroid cancer risk?

How did the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident impact thyroid cancer risk?: New lessons are being learned about risk assessment and predicting the extent of thyroid cancer occurrence following radiation exposure due to a nuclear power plant accident such as the one in March 2011 in Fukushima Prefecture ...

NJ Considers $240M PSE&G Subsidy That Would Increase Rates | West Deptford, NJ Patch

NJ Considers $240M PSE&G Subsidy That Would Increase Rates | West Deptford, NJ Patch: Watch Out: Your NJ Electric Bill Could Be Going Up - West Deptford, NJ - The state Legislature is pushing through a plan to rescue financially stressed nuclear power plants in New Jersey.

Georgia regulators say dramatically over-budget nuclear plant can move forward | Ars Technica

Georgia regulators say dramatically over-budget nuclear plant can move forward | Ars Technica: After Summer plant discontinuation, the future of nuclear was in question.

U.S. nuclear plant goes forward as Westinghouse wades into the Middle East | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

U.S. nuclear plant goes forward as Westinghouse wades into the Middle East | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Since early December, Justice prosecutors have been asking FBI agents who investigated the case about their findings, as well as any attempt...

FBI agents who probed Uranium One deal now under Justice Department scrutiny

FBI agents who probed Uranium One deal now under Justice Department scrutiny: Since early December, Justice prosecutors have been asking FBI agents who investigated the case about their findings, as well as any attempt...

Uranium One: AG Sessions Orders DOJ To Put FBI’s Evidence Under The Microscope - Matt Vespa

Uranium One: AG Sessions Orders DOJ To Put FBI’s Evidence Under The Microscope - Matt Vespa: Oh.....12/22/2017 19:32:59PM EST.

DOJ prosecutors asking FBI agents to explain Uranium One evidence: report | TheHill

DOJ prosecutors asking FBI agents to explain Uranium One evidence: report | TheHill

DOJ Prosecutors Looking into Controversial Obama-era Uranium One Deal | The Epoch Times

DOJ Prosecutors Looking into Controversial Obama-era Uranium One Deal | The Epoch Times

NRC launches Special Inspection of Clinton nuclear plant following transformer failure - Daily Energy Insider

NRC launches Special Inspection of Clinton nuclear plant following transformer failure - Daily Energy Insider

Work halted at Hanford after radiation is found to have spread | The Seattle Times

Work halted at Hanford after radiation is found to have spread | The Seattle Times: The Justice Department’s scrutiny of an Obama-era deal that gave Russia partial control of the U.S. uranium supply has opened the door to the possibility of a new investigation – egged on by the White House.

DOJ scrutiny opens door to new Uranium One investigation | Fox News

DOJ scrutiny opens door to new Uranium One investigation | Fox News: The Justice Department’s scrutiny of an Obama-era deal that gave Russia partial control of the U.S. uranium supply has opened the door to the possibility of a new investigation – egged on by the White House.

Georgia Public Service Commission Unanimously Approves Continued Construction of Plant Vogtle - LCG Consulting :: EnergyOnline

Georgia Public Service Commission Unanimously Approves Continued Construction of Plant Vogtle - LCG Consulting :: EnergyOnline: LCG, December 21, 2017--The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today unanimously approved Southern Company subsidiary Georgia Power's recommendation t...

Betraying Ratepayers and Clean Energy Future, Georgia Panel Approves Vogtle Nuclear Reactors | Common Dreams

Betraying Ratepayers and Clean Energy Future, Georgia Panel Approves Vogtle Nuclear Reactors | Common Dreams: "The commission has failed Georgia's hard-working families and businesses today by choosing to be lapdogs for Georgia Power instead of watchdogs for the people of Georgia."

US nuclear regulator downplays safety warnings - The Mainichi

US nuclear regulator downplays safety warnings - The Mainichi: (AP) -- The federal agency responsible for safety at the nation's 61 nuclear power plants routinely downplays warnings from plant workers and its own experts about problems, including some with potential for disaster, a Better Government Association investigation found.

Security Council Tightens Economic Vise on North Korea, Blocking Fuel, Ships and Workers


Security Council Tightens Economic Vise on North Korea, Blocking Fuel, Ships and Workers


https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/22/world/asia/north-korea-security-council-nuclear-missile-sanctions.html

A review of Russiagate, its propaganda and hysteria

A review of Russiagate, its propaganda and hysteria: Summary: Cold War II steadily gains momentum, despite having almost no basis in reality. Here we review a few of the many articles debunking this propaganda campaign. Let's hope Americans begin to pay attention. A people so disconnected from reality, so credulous, cannot hope to remain a Republic. "There’s really no question about Trump/Putin collusion,…

Nuclear Townhall » Blog Archive » Chuck Eaton and Tim Echols, Georgia Public Service Commissioners: Pressing Forward with Nuclear Energy & Plant Vogtle

Nuclear Townhall » Blog Archive » Chuck Eaton and Tim Echols, Georgia Public Service Commissioners: Pressing Forward with Nuclear Energy & Plant Vogtle

Japan company to close 2 large ageing nuclear reactors, East Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Japan company to close 2 large ageing nuclear reactors, East Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: TOKYO (AFP) - A Japanese company said on Friday (Dec 22) it would decommission two ageing nuclear reactors due to difficulty in ensuring safety, as the public remains wary about atomic energy after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Nuclear Betrayal in the UK

Nuclear Betrayal in the UK: It seems like a long time ago now: the Conservative party’s catastrophic 2017 election manifesto. Yes, the one that promised a new care home tax on the eld

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Is Honored With a Nobel Peace Prize | The Nation

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Is Honored With a Nobel Peace Prize | The Nation: It has been just 10 years since ICAN first launched its astonishing campaign to ban nuclear weapons.

Vladimir Putin accuses United States of violating Cold War-era nuclear arms pact - National | Globalnews.ca

Vladimir Putin accuses United States of violating Cold War-era nuclear arms pact - National | Globalnews.ca

Nuclear Powered Naval Vessels Market Size, Share, Research Analysis And Forecast To 2022: Hexa Reports – ABNewswire – Press Release Distribution Service – Paid Press Release Distribution Newswire

Nuclear Powered Naval Vessels Market Size, Share, Research Analysis And Forecast To 2022: Hexa Reports – ABNewswire – Press Release Distribution Service – Paid Press Release Distribution Newswire

Toshiba's 43ft-long telescopic camera 'snake' that could help find more melted fuel in the tsunami-ravaged Fukushima...

Toshiba's 43ft-long telescopic camera 'snake' that could help find more melted fuel in the tsunami-ravaged Fukushima...: Toshiba has unveiled a long telescopic pipe carrying a pan-tilt camera designed for an internal probe of one of damaged reactor chambers at Japan's...

DOJ scrutiny opens door to new Uranium One investigation | Fox News

DOJ scrutiny opens door to new Uranium One investigation | Fox News: Saudi Arabia should not forfeit its 'sovereign' right to enrich uranium under its planned civilian nuclear programme, Saudi Arabia's influential prince Turki al-Faisal told Reuters.

Riyadh has 'sovereign right' to enrich uranium, says Saudi prince

Riyadh has 'sovereign right' to enrich uranium, says Saudi prince: Saudi Arabia should not forfeit its 'sovereign' right to enrich uranium under its planned civilian nuclear programme, Saudi Arabia's influential prince Turki al-Faisal told Reuters.

Wylfa's radioactive nuclear fuel removal should be complete by 2019 after reaching halfway stage - Daily Post

Wylfa's radioactive nuclear fuel removal should be complete by 2019 after reaching halfway stage - Daily Post: The focus at the Anglesey site has been emptying the two reactors

Helicopter monitors radiation in Hong Kong nuclear incident exercise - RH - Rotorhub - Shephard Media

Helicopter monitors radiation in Hong Kong nuclear incident exercise - RH - Rotorhub - Shephard Media: The Hong Kong Government Flying Service (HKGFS) employed one of its three AS332L2 Super Puma helicopters to monitor radiation levels during an exercise responding to ...

Toshiba unveils telescopic camera to explore Fukushima nuclear reactor - Independent.ie

Toshiba unveils telescopic camera to explore Fukushima nuclear reactor - Independent.ie: Toshiba's energy systems unit has unveiled a long telescopic pipe carrying a pan-tilt camera designed for an internal probe of one of the damaged reactor chambers at Japan's tsunami-wre

China Guangdong Nuclear Floats 3GW Offshore Wind Project | Offshore Wind

China Guangdong Nuclear Floats 3GW Offshore Wind Project | Offshore Wind

Russia to build nuclear power plant in Sudan

Russia to build nuclear power plant in Sudan: Russia has signed an agreement to build a nuclear power plant in Sudan, Russia's Rosatom nuclear agency announced on Friday, a month after a meeting between ...

Approval Sought for 1,050-MW Gas Plant Planned for Florida - Power Engineering

Approval Sought for 1,050-MW Gas Plant Planned for Florida - Power Engineering

Regulators: Vogtle Nuclear Expansion Can Proceed - Power Engineering

Regulators: Vogtle Nuclear Expansion Can Proceed - Power Engineering

Nuclear Power: Troubled $25 billion nuclear project gets OK to continue

Nuclear Power: Troubled $25 billion nuclear project gets OK to continue

HEPA filters for Hanford vit plant have nuclear industry potential | Tri-City Herald

HEPA filters for Hanford vit plant have nuclear industry potential | Tri-City Herald: A HEPA filter designed to survive the harsh conditions of the waste processing ventilation system at Hanford’s vitrification plant (WTP) may also be used at other DOE sites or nuclear plants.

Venezuela’s Oil Industry Is Falling Apart | Inter Press Service

Venezuela’s Oil Industry Is Falling Apart | Inter Press Service

Can America’s Power Grid Survive an Electromagnetic Attack? - Bloomberg

Can America’s Power Grid Survive an Electromagnetic Attack? - Bloomberg: The threat of nuclear war with North Korea has raised the stakes when it comes to defending against EMPs.

How to prepare for a nuclear attack - The Washington Post

How to prepare for a nuclear attack - The Washington Post: As it turns out, “duck and cover” isn't bad advice.

Georgia gives Southern Co go-ahead to finish nuclear power project

Georgia gives Southern Co go-ahead to finish nuclear power project: The state of Georgia saidSouthern Co can finish building two uncompleted nuclearreactors in the state, which when done would be the first newU.S. nuclear power plant to be built since the 1970s.

China creates world’s largest carbon trading program

China creates world’s largest carbon trading program

Cap-and-trade approach will start with power-generating companieshttps://cen.acs.org/articles/95/web/2017/12/China-creates-worlds-largest-carbon.html

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Intel Vets Tell Trump Iran Is Not Top Terror Sponsor – Consortiumnews

Intel Vets Tell Trump Iran Is Not Top Terror Sponsor – Consortiumnews

FBI uncovered Russian bribery plot before Obama administration approved controversial nuclear deal with Moscow | TheHill

FBI uncovered Russian bribery plot before Obama administration approved controversial nuclear deal with Moscow | TheHill: Before the Obama administration approved a controversial deal in 2010 giving Moscow control of a large swath of American uranium, the FBI had gathered substantial evidence that Russian nuclear industry officials were engaged in bribery, kickbacks, extortion and money laundering designed to grow Vladimir Putin’s atomic energy business inside the United States, according to government documents and interviews.

FBI informant gathered years of evidence on Russian push for US nuclear fuel deals, including Uranium One, memos show | TheHill

FBI informant gathered years of evidence on Russian push for US nuclear fuel deals, including Uranium One, memos show | TheHill: An FBI informant gathered extensive evidence during his six years undercover about a Russian plot to corner the American uranium market

Nuclear Townhall » Blog Archive » Chuck Eaton and Tim Echols, Georgia Public Service Commissioners: Pressing Forward with Nuclear Energy & Plant Vogtle

Nuclear Townhall » Blog Archive » Chuck Eaton and Tim Echols, Georgia Public Service Commissioners: Pressing Forward with Nuclear Energy & Plant Vogtle

Fukushima Update 12/21/17

Fukushima Update 12/21/17

Naraha’s population has increased to 30% of its pre-nuke accident level… Only one Canadian Salmon has been found to contain a trace of Fukushima Cesium… Fukushima Sake sees a significant upswing in exports… The second annual robot competition is held in Naraha… The worst Fukushima food phobia seems to be in Asia… Hitachi’s head says Japan should be bullish on nuclear power… Kansai Electric Company consider decommissioning Oi units #1 & #2.

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

2017 is a record-breaker -- and not in a good way - CNN

2017 is a record-breaker -- and not in a good way - CNN: What's your Diablo backup plan if renewable energy can't fit our energy needs?

Safe, clean, and reliable | Commentaries | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo

Safe, clean, and reliable | Commentaries | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo: What's your Diablo backup plan if renewable energy can't fit our energy needs?

Cash Flowed to Clinton Foundation Amid Russian Uranium Deal - The New York Times

Cash Flowed to Clinton Foundation Amid Russian Uranium Deal - The New York Times: As the Russian atomic energy agency gradually took charge of a company that controls one-fifth of all uranium production capacity in the United States, a stream of cash made its way to the former president’s charitable organization.

China is building solar roadways – ‘transparent concrete’ atop solar cells that charge driving cars | Electrek

China is building solar roadways – ‘transparent concrete’ atop solar cells that charge driving cars | Electrek

Aramco’s “Acquisition Hit List” | OilPrice.com

Aramco’s “Acquisition Hit List” | OilPrice.com: As Saudi Arabia prepares for its Aramco IPO, energy investors are looking for the best opportunities on the oil-giant’s “acquisition hit list”

Russia and Saudi Arabia: A New Oil Bromance? | Global Trade Magazine

Russia and Saudi Arabia: A New Oil Bromance? | Global Trade Magazine: At the end of October 2017, the OPEC/non-OPEC agreement to cut oil production finally achieved its purported objective of raising oil prices to a level of

Saudi Arabia seeks investment in U.S. shale: WSJ - Kallanish Energy News

Saudi Arabia seeks investment in U.S. shale: WSJ - Kallanish Energy News: Saudi Arabia and its state-owned oil company, Saudi Aramco, are mulling oil and gas production investments in the U.S. shale industry, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Saudi Arabia Expects To Finalize First Nuclear Reactor Contracts In 2018 | OilPrice.com

Saudi Arabia Expects To Finalize First Nuclear Reactor Contracts In 2018 | OilPrice.com: Saudi Arabia expects finalize its first nuclear reactor contract by the end of 2018, becoming the fourth in the region with a commercial nuclear program

Japan to export safer nuclear reactor to Poland- Nikkei Asian Review

Japan to export safer nuclear reactor to Poland- Nikkei Asian Review: TOKYO -- A Japanese consortium is looking to commercialize next-generation reactor technology in Poland by 2030, betting that proven expertise in safe

Georgia approves U.S.'s first new nuclear reactors since 1978 - Washington Times

Georgia approves U.S.'s first new nuclear reactors since 1978 - Washington Times: The PSC determined continuing the nuclear expansion project “is cost-effective at its revised schedule and revised cost.”

Georgia Regulators Vote to Move Forward With the Vogtle Nuclear Project | Greentech Media

Georgia Regulators Vote to Move Forward With the Vogtle Nuclear Project | Greentech Media: The PSC determined continuing the nuclear expansion project “is cost-effective at its revised schedule and revised cost.”

Troubled $25 Billion Nuclear Project Gets OK to Continue | Business News | US News

Troubled $25 Billion Nuclear Project Gets OK to Continue | Business News | US News: ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's utility regulators are meeting Thursday to decide the fate of a $25 billion nuclear power plant, and the outcome could help shape the future of the U.S. nuclear energy industry.

UPDATE 2-Georgia gives Southern Co go-ahead to finish nuclear power project

UPDATE 2-Georgia gives Southern Co go-ahead to finish nuclear power project: The state of Georgia saidSouthern Co can finish building two nuclear reactors inthe state, which when completed will be the first new U.S.nuclear power plant to be built since the 1970s.

Nuclear Energy Pros And Cons: The True Advantage Of Nuclear Power - Science Trends

Nuclear Energy Pros And Cons: The True Advantage Of Nuclear Power - Science Trends: Few energy sources are as controversial as nuclear power. In fact, many people are against to it even if they do not know exactly why they should be agains

The Energy Collective Daily: Utilities Closed Nearly 30 Coal Plants in 2017 Because of Economics

Utilities Closed Nearly 30 Coal Plants In 2017 Because Of Economics. Here Are The 6 Most Important | The Energy Collective Daily

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Recovering Radioactive Nuclear Sources |

Recovering Radioactive Nuclear Sources |

Exclusive: US making plans for 'bloody nose’ military attack on North Korea

Exclusive: US making plans for 'bloody nose’ military attack on North Korea: America is drawing up plans for a “bloody nose” military attack on North Korea to stop its nuclear weapons programme, The Telegraph understands.

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup December 21, 2017

Nuclear Roundup
December 21, 2017
A daily roundup of quality nuclear policy news.

North Korea

S. Korea's nuclear envoy leaves for Japan for talks on NK nukes

http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000

Exclusive: US making plans for 'bloody nose’ military attack on North Korea

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/20/exclusive-us-making-plans-bloody-nose-military-attack-north/

CNO: North Korea 'an unprecedented and urgent threat'

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-navy/2017/12/20/cno-north-korea-an-unprecedented-and-urgent-threat/

State Department disagrees with Trump adviser on North Korea diplomacy

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/state-department-disagrees-with-trump-adviser-on-north-korea-diplomacy/article/2643959

NK likely to launch another ICBM, seek nuclear talks next year: think tank

http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20171221000677

What made North Korea’s weapons programs so much scarier in 2017

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/12/21/what-made-north-koreas-weapons-programs-so-much-scarier-in-2017/?utm_term=.566cef3f9cb8

The North Korea deal

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/north-korea/2017-12-21/north-korea-deal

2018 is when something finally gives on North Korea

https://qz.com/1157919/2018-is-when-something-finally-gives-on-north-korea/

What is North Korea's end game with its nuclear program?

https://www.cbsnews.com/videos/what-is-north-koreas-end-game-with-its-nuclear-program/

United States

Prosecutors ask FBI agents for info on Uranium One deal

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/prosecutors-ask-fbi-agents-info-uranium-one-deal-n831436

Heinrich, Udall, Luján: Plutonium pits report ‘inherently flawed’

http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/heinrich-udall

Recovering radioactive nuclear sources

https://fas.org/blogs/secrecy/2017/12/source-recovery/

Sandia computer modeling aids solder reliability in nuclear weapons

https://phys.org/news/2017-12-sandia-aids-solder-reliability-nuclear.html

Many Marshall Islanders living here still can't get care to deal with U.S. nuclear fallout

https://www.inlander.com/spokane/the-us-dropped-nuclear-bombs-on-their-homeland-but-many-marshall-islanders-living-here-still-cant-get-care-to-deal-with-the-fallout/Content?oid=7272563

International

Iran boasts global support for nuclear deal

http://www.tehrantimes.com/news/419543/Iran-boasts-global-support-for-nuclear-deal

Missing the forest, lying about the trees: Politico’s attack on the Iran deal

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/politico-iran-deal

US hits Russian missile designer with export restrictions over treaty dispute

https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-us-sanctions-missile-designer-inf-violations/28927654.html

Russia spurns US allegations it violates nuclear arms pact

https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-usa-nuclear-russia/russia-spurns-u-s-allegations-it-violates-nuclear-arms-pact-idUKKBN1EF1JD

Wake up and smell the ruthenium

https://www.opendemocracy.net/od-russia/violetta-ryabko/wake-up-and-smell-ruthenium

US accusations are unfounded: Pakistan

http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-accusations-are-unfounded-pakistan/article22083613.ece

Nuke diplomacy answer to US concerns

https://dailytimes.com.pk/163673/nuke-diplomacy-answer-us-concerns/

Papers show ministry played down Chernobyl nuclear disaster

http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201712210043.html

Saudi Arabia hopes to start nuclear pact talks with US in weeks

http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2017/12/21/Saudi-Arabia-hopes-to-start-nuclear-pact-talks-with-U-S-in-weeks.html

General Interest

5 ways the UN nuclear ban treaty is historic

http://www.wearethemighty.com/news/5-ways-the-un-nuclear-ban-treaty-is-historic

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