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Saturday, August 25, 2018
US North Korea visit: China says Trump criticism is 'irresponsible' - BBC News
US North Korea visit: China says Trump criticism is 'irresponsible' - BBC News: Beijing angrily denies the US leader's charge it is not helping on N Korea due to trade tensions.
Friday, August 24, 2018
Nuclear Engine to Change Nuclear Future, Simplify Waste Issue – InsideSources
Nuclear Engine to Change Nuclear Future, Simplify Waste Issue – InsideSources: One of the frustrating and intriguing things about nuclear energy is that there is no standard design that is essential. For example, if you want to build
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German agencies to collaborate on repositories - World Nuclear News
German agencies to collaborate on repositories - World Nuclear News: Germany's federal radioactive waste company, BGE, has signed an agreement with the country's geoscientific authority, BGR, to cooperate on site selection investigations for a high-level waste repository, as well as on the management of existing waste repositories.
UK government outlines implications of "no deal" Brexit - World Nuclear News
UK government outlines implications of "no deal" Brexit - World Nuclear News: The UK government has issued technical notices on how civil nuclear regulation and nuclear research will be affected, and actions that will need to be taken by operators, should the country leave the European Union next year without an agreement.
Second Sanmen AP1000 connected to grid - World Nuclear News
Second Sanmen AP1000 connected to grid - World Nuclear News: Unit 2 of the Sanmen nuclear power plant in China's Zhejiang province has been connected to the electricity grid and has begun supplying power. In late-June, Sanmen 1 became the world's first AP1000 to achieve grid connection and power generation.
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Nuclear Engine to Change Nuclear Future, Simplify Waste Issue – InsideSources
Nuclear Engine to Change Nuclear Future, Simplify Waste Issue – InsideSources: One of the frustrating and intriguing things about nuclear energy is that there is no standard design that is essential. For example, if you want to build
Here's why nuclear energy is a cleaner source of nuclear energy than natural gas | Opinion | PennLive.com
Here's why nuclear energy is a cleaner source of nuclear energy than natural gas | Opinion | PennLive.com: Pa. lawmakers need to recognize - and codify - the economic and environmental benefits of nuclear energy.
Nuclear Reactor Market - by Application: Aircraft Carrier, Submarine Movement and Electricity Generation : Global Industry Analysis - Forecast to 2018-2025 - Press Release - Digital Journal
Nuclear Reactor Market - by Application: Aircraft Carrier, Submarine Movement and Electricity Generation : Global Industry Analysis - Forecast to 2018-2025 - Press Release - Digital Journal: The Global Nuclear Reactor Market is anticipated to develop at considerable CAGR over the forecast period. A Nuclear Reactor Market is used for producing electricity in nuclear power plants. The energy generated from the constant atomic fission in a nuclear reactor is used as heat and is employed to generate steam further. The steam is used to propel the turbines that produce electricity. Power generated through nuclear reactors reports for a moderate share of the overall electricity generated across the world. In nuclear plants, there is no any sort combustion of material occurs and no injurious gas is generated like carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide, which contaminates the environment. At present, across 48 countries, there are 437 nuclear reactors exist and around 64 nuclear reactors under construction. Most of the new plants are being established for EMEA and APAC. Since 2014, in APAC around 39 reactors are under construction. And approximately, 322 nuclear reactors have been planned for construction in the coming years. Governmental initiatives over various respective countries are assisting in the expansion of these new nuclear reactors.Competitive Analysis:
Experts voice safety concerns about new pebble-bed nuclear reactors | EurekAlert! Science News
Experts voice safety concerns about new pebble-bed nuclear reactors | EurekAlert! Science News: Researchers advise caution as a commercial-scale nuclear reactor known as HTR-PM prepares to become operational in China. The reactor is a pebble-bed, high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR), a design that is ostensibly safer but that researchers in the US and Germany warn does not eliminate the possibility of a serious accident. Their commentary, publishing Aug. 23, 2018 in the journal Joule, recommends continued research, additional safety measures, and an extended startup phase allowing for better monitoring.
Experts voice safety concerns about new pebble-bed nuclear reactors -- ScienceDaily
Experts voice safety concerns about new pebble-bed nuclear reactors -- ScienceDaily: Researchers advise caution as a commercial-scale nuclear reactor known as HTR-PM prepares to become operational in China. The reactor is a pebble-bed, high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR), a design that is ostensibly safer but that researchers in the US and Germany warn does not eliminate the possibility of a serious accident.
New unit at Mochovce nuclear power plant is closer to completion - spectator.sme.sk
New unit at Mochovce nuclear power plant is closer to completion - spectator.sme.sk: The third reactor underwent a successful cold hydraulic test.
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant reports fire to regulators | AL.com
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant reports fire to regulators | AL.com: There were no injuries and the plant remained in operation
Managing Pakistan’s Bomb: Learning on the job - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Managing Pakistan’s Bomb: Learning on the job - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: On Saturday, Imran Khan will be sworn in as the next prime minister of Pakistan. His has been a sudden and rapid rise to power; he first came into politics in the late 1990s with no experience and has never held any government office. In his first public address to the nation after winning the … Continued
The atmosphere is not following protocol - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
The atmosphere is not following protocol - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Earlier this summer, investigators found that 18 factories spread across 10 provinces in China were using a banned, ozone-depleting substance. What does it mean for the Montreal Protocol?
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Swiss Bank Freezes $5 Billion In Russian Money | Zero Hedge
Swiss Bank Freezes $5 Billion In Russian Money | Zero Hedge: One of Switzerland’s largest banks, Credit Suisse, has frozen roughly 5 billion Swiss francs ($5 billion) of money linked to Russia to avoid violating U.S. sanctions.
Fate of Vogtle Nuclear Expansion Hinges on Minority Owners
Fate of Vogtle Nuclear Expansion Hinges on Minority Owners: Following cost increases for the Vogtle nuclear power plant expansion, co-owners must vote on whether construction should continue. Uncertainty looms.
Finnish firms target Chinese radwaste market - World Nuclear News
Finnish firms target Chinese radwaste market - World Nuclear News: Finnish utility Fortum and consulting engineering company AINS Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide radioactive waste management services to China's rapidly expanding nuclear industry.
Cold testing completed at new Slovak reactor - World Nuclear News
Cold testing completed at new Slovak reactor - World Nuclear News: Cold hydrostatic testing has been completed at unit 3 of the Mochovce nuclear power plant in Slovakia, utility Slovenské Elektrárne announced. The tests mark the first time that the reactor systems are operated together with the auxiliary systems.
Lithium-ion battery deployments to increase 800% from 2017 to 2022: GTM | Utility Dive
Lithium-ion battery deployments to increase 800% from 2017 to 2022: GTM | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.
Dems question FERC over chief of staff role in coal, nuke bailout | Utility Dive
Dems question FERC over chief of staff role in coal, nuke bailout | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.
Fate of Vogtle Nuclear Expansion Hinges on Minority Owners
Fate of Vogtle Nuclear Expansion Hinges on Minority Owners: Following cost increases for the Vogtle nuclear power plant expansion, co-owners must vote on whether construction should continue. Uncertainty looms.
Watchdog says TEPCO nuclear disaster drill ‘unacceptable’：The Asahi Shimbun
Watchdog says TEPCO nuclear disaster drill ‘unacceptable’：The Asahi Shimbun: The government’s nuclear watchdog slammed Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s efforts as “unacceptable” in co
UK nuclear regulator to prosecute EDF, Doosan over safety incident | Reuters
UK nuclear regulator to prosecute EDF, Doosan over safety incident | Reuters: Britain's Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has notified EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd and Doosan Babcock of its intention to prosecute both companies over a conventional health and safety matter, the ONR said on Wednesday.
Supervisors deny rezoning request by Virginia Uranium president | Pittsylvania County | godanriver.com
Supervisors deny rezoning request by Virginia Uranium president | Pittsylvania County | godanriver.com: CHATHAM — One by one, 12 individuals took their turn at the podium in front of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday night.
Piles of radioactive dirt greet visitors to Niagara Falls State Park – The Buffalo News
Piles of radioactive dirt greet visitors to Niagara Falls State Park – The Buffalo News: No warnings are clearly posted. There are only two tiny signs more than 100 feet inside a fence surrounding the site of a new entrance pathway and bus drop-off …
US commander says pressure key to nuclear diplomacy
US commander says pressure key to nuclear diplomacy: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The commander of U.S. forces in South Korea said Wednesday that he's cautiously optimistic nuclear diplomacy will work out with North Korea. But he also
Bechtel to manage Wylfa Newydd project - World Nuclear News
Bechtel to manage Wylfa Newydd project - World Nuclear News: US engineering firm Bechtel will manage construction of the proposed Wylfa Newydd nuclear power plant in Wales under a contract signed with Hitachi's UK subsidiary Horizon Nuclear Power.
Bechtel named project manager on £15bn Wylfa nuclear plant | News | Construction News
Bechtel named project manager on £15bn Wylfa nuclear plant | News | Construction News: Horizon Nuclear Power has appointed Bechtel as project management contractor for its £15bn Wylfa Newydd nuclear plant in north Wales.
Japanese nuclear power firms in talks over alliance: source, Energy & Commodities - THE BUSINESS TIMES
Japanese nuclear power firms in talks over alliance: source, Energy & Commodities - THE BUSINESS TIMES: : THE BUSINESS TIMES Energy & Commodities - FOUR of Japan's biggest nuclear operators and plant builders have started talks on a potential partnership in atomic energy, as the sector struggles to reboot in the wake of the Fukushima disaster seven years ago, a source said on Wednesday.. Read more at The Business Times.
TEPCO, 3 others in talks on nuclear business tie-up - The Japan News
TEPCO, 3 others in talks on nuclear business tie-up - The Japan News: TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc., Chubu Electric Power Co., Hitachi Ltd. and Toshiba Corp. are discussing an alliance in nuclear power operations, informed sources said Wednesday.
Costs soaring to safeguard nuclear plants from terrorists：The Asahi Shimbun
Costs soaring to safeguard nuclear plants from terrorists：The Asahi Shimbun: Mandatory steps to respond to possible terrorist attacks and other safety measures will cost 11 nucl
EDF says outage length at 1.3-GW French Nogent-1 nuclear reactor could change | S&P Global Platts
EDF says outage length at 1.3-GW French Nogent-1 nuclear reactor could change | S&P Global Platts: The outage duration at the French 1.31-GW Nogent nuclear reactor-1 could change according to ongoing diagnoses and potential subsequent repairs operator EDF said Wednesday.
California shelves governor's plan to protect utilities from wildfire liability
California shelves governor's plan to protect utilities from wildfire liability
Green is the new black: Asia’s decarbonization drive
Green is the new black: Asia’s decarbonization drive
https://www.elp.com/articles/2018/08/green-is-the-new-black-asia-s-decarbonization-drive.html?cmpid=enl_powergridinternational_energy_news_update_2018-08-23&pwhid=1e90004a8e081f3272fb5f8e0e9a20316c85258cc50faf993491663afd10a38f41b62c13180d825ec81f1c72848099c33ec83965e1b8e8ff4a01aa5c32296aec&eid=288118515&bid=2216711
Azarga Uranium Listed on OTCQB - Junior Mining Network
Azarga Uranium Listed on OTCQB - Junior Mining Network: Vancouver, British Columbia (FSCwire) - AZARGA URANIUM CORP. (TSX:AZZ, OTCQB: AZZUF, FRA: P8AA) (“Azarga Uranium” or the “Company”) is plea...
Diablo Canyon Shutdown Bill Goes to California Gov. Brown | RTO Insider
Diablo Canyon Shutdown Bill Goes to California Gov. Brown | RTO Insider: A measure to replace generating capacity and limit economic disruption from the retirement of Diablo Canyon is headed to California Gov. Jerry Brown.
US Federal Commission invests $400K in Pitt Nuclear Engineering Program
US Federal Commission invests $400K in Pitt Nuclear Engineering Program
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-08/uop-ufc082218.php
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Installation of "Core Catcher" Underway At Roopur Construction Site - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers
Installation of "Core Catcher" Underway At Roopur Construction Site - 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.
FirstEnergy Solutions Files Training Plan For Plant Closures - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers
FirstEnergy Solutions Files Training Plan For Plant Closures - 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.
Oglethorpe Power Board To Revisit Commitment To Vogtle Expansion - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers
Oglethorpe Power Board To Revisit Commitment To Vogtle Expansion - 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.
US EPA proposes new emissions rule - World Nuclear News
US EPA proposes new emissions rule - World Nuclear News: The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued a proposed Affordable Clean Energy Rule to limit greenhouse gas emissions from existing coal-fired power plants. The new rule is to replace the Clean Power Plan which was proposed under the previous administration.
Leningrad II-1 set to enter commercial operation - World Nuclear News
Leningrad II-1 set to enter commercial operation - World Nuclear News: Unit 1 of the Leningrad Phase II nuclear power plant in northwest Russia is now ready for commercial operation, Rosenergoatom announced today following the completion of the final commissioning test.
Bechtel to manage Wylfa Newydd project - World Nuclear News
Bechtel to manage Wylfa Newydd project - World Nuclear News: US engineering firm Bechtel will manage construction of the proposed Wylfa Newydd nuclear power plant in Wales under a contract signed with Hitachi's UK subsidiary Horizon Nuclear Power.
China may add a nuclear element to the disputes in the South China Se: US, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld
China may add a nuclear element to the disputes in the South China Se: US, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld: After adding 3,200 acres of land to seven reefs and islands it occupies, China hasn't done substantial artificial-island creation since late 2015, but..
Will JEA Force The Shutdown Of Plant Vogtle Nuclear Construction? - Southern Company (NYSE:SO) | Seeking Alpha
Will JEA Force The Shutdown Of Plant Vogtle Nuclear Construction? - Southern Company (NYSE:SO) | Seeking Alpha: Georgia Power’s announcement of a $1.1 billion increase in its nuclear construction project understates the full $2.4 billion increase, which will be picked up
IAEA: No indication of halt in North Korea's nuclear programme | News | Al Jazeera
IAEA: No indication of halt in North Korea's nuclear programme | News | Al Jazeera: Further development of Pyongyang's nuclear activities is 'a cause for grave concern', says UN body's new report.
How do you find a nuclear-powered missile that’s lost at sea? - The Verge
How do you find a nuclear-powered missile that’s lost at sea? - The Verge: Moscow is searching for a nuclear-powered cruise missile that disappeared into the Barents sea north of Russia in November, CNBC reports. The missile wouldn’t have carried a nuclear warhead. But it supposedly did have an onboard nuclear reactor to power its flight.
One Minute to Midnight: Latest US Sanctions Propel Nations Towards Risk of War
One Minute to Midnight: Latest US Sanctions Propel Nations Towards Risk of War: Martin SIEFF: The clueless poseurs and policymaking clowns in Washington risk setting off a terminal catastrophe for their own people and the entire world, Martin Sieff writes.
Watchdog says TEPCO nuclear disaster drill ‘unacceptable’：The Asahi Shimbun
Watchdog says TEPCO nuclear disaster drill ‘unacceptable’：The Asahi Shimbun: The government’s nuclear watchdog slammed Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s efforts as “unacceptable” in co
CORRECTED-Japan nuclear power companies in talks to form four-way alliance -Nikkei | Reuters
CORRECTED-Japan nuclear power companies in talks to form four-way alliance -Nikkei | Reuters: (Corrects headline, paragraph 1 to show Nikkei reported that firms in talks on alliance, not that alliance has already been formed; also removes reference to a 'combined company' from paragraph 1)
Alan Hanson, who led the International Nuclear Leadership Education Program, dies at 71
Alan Hanson, who led the International Nuclear Leadership Education Program, dies at 71
Alumnus directed a unique program for nuclear leaders from countries new to nuclear power.
http://news.mit.edu/2018/alan-hanson-mit-inlep-obituary-0822
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Criminal investigations begin into abandoned South Carolina reactor project
Criminal investigations begin into abandoned South Carolina reactor project
https://www.wiseinternational.org/nuclear-monitor/852/criminal-investigations-begin-abandoned-south-carolina-reactor-project
EM Update | Vol. 10, Issue 33 | Aug. 21, 2018
Blunt Advice To U.S. Tech Businesses About China's Rising Clout
Blunt Advice To U.S. Tech Businesses About China's Rising Clout: "In the U.S., once you reach success, the product actually stagnates. If you look at YouTube, or Instagram or Snapchat, they look the same as they did five years ago."
Senate committee considers two nominees for DOE posts - Daily Energy Insider
Senate committee considers two nominees for DOE posts - Daily Energy Insider: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing last week to consider two nominees for positions in the Department of Energy (DOE).© Shutterstock William Cooper was recently nominated to be DOE general counsel, ... Read More »
Advocates seek assurance on decommissioning funds for FirstEnergy nuclear plants | Energy News Network
Advocates seek assurance on decommissioning funds for FirstEnergy nuclear plants | Energy News Network: Environmental advocates have jumped another hurdle in their quest to make sure FirstEnergy and its subsidiaries provide enough funding for safe closure of their nuclear power plants.
Results of preliminary findings from China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) and EDF proposed nuclear plant in Essex analysed | Suffolk and Essex Business News - East Anglian Daily Times
Results of preliminary findings from China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) and EDF proposed nuclear plant in Essex analysed | Suffolk and Essex Business News - East Anglian Daily Times: Work on a new nuclear plant proposed for a site in Essex has entered a new phase.
Delayed reactor returns slash French nuclear availability nearly 9 GW | S&P Global Platts
Delayed reactor returns slash French nuclear availability nearly 9 GW | S&P Global Platts: Available nuclear power generating capacity in France fell sharply by almost 9 GW after EDF delayed the return of multiple nuclear plants while high temperatures continued to restrict production at it
Jacksonville Utility wants out of Plant Vogtle purchase agreement
Jacksonville Utility wants out of Plant Vogtle purchase agreement: A new twist is developing in the ongoing saga of building two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle.
Earlier this year, Georgia Power took over the construction of the project after the lead contractor went bankrupt. About two weeks ago, Georgia Power announced that its project costs had increased $1.1 Billion. (That represents a total of 45.7 percent of the entire project cost as Georgia Power has several other partners who hold smaller shares of the project.)
Earlier this year, Georgia Power took over the construction of the project after the lead contractor went bankrupt. About two weeks ago, Georgia Power announced that its project costs had increased $1.1 Billion. (That represents a total of 45.7 percent of the entire project cost as Georgia Power has several other partners who hold smaller shares of the project.)
Are Coastal Nuclear Power Plants Ready for Sea-Level Rise? | Hakai Magazine
Are Coastal Nuclear Power Plants Ready for Sea-Level Rise? | Hakai Magazine: As shorelines creep inland and storms worsen, nuclear reactors around the world face new challenges.
Uranium mining case to be heard by U.S. Supreme Court in early November
Uranium mining case to be heard by U.S. Supreme Court in early November
https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/uranium-mining-case-to-be-heard-by-u-s-supreme/article_4d3c9cbc-a4d4-11e8-a129-5bb3dceff36c.html
Trump Administration Should Tread Lightly When Wading Into Power Markets
Trump Administration Should Tread Lightly When Wading Into Power Markets
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daneberhart/2018/08/20/trump-administration-should-tread-lightly-when-wading-into-power-markets/#3098f6821144This Coal State Holds The Key To 100% Renewable Energy | CleanTechnica
This Coal State Holds The Key To 100% Renewable Energy | CleanTechnica: The top coal state in the US is becoming a wind power leader, and it's driving coal power plants out of business by exporting renewable energy
As Trump Dismantles Clean Air Rules, an Industry Lawyer Delivers for Ex-Clients - The New York Times
As Trump Dismantles Clean Air Rules, an Industry Lawyer Delivers for Ex-Clients - The New York Times: The top air pollution official in the Trump administration had been a lawyer for polluting industries. They are now benefiting from his new role.
EPA moves to replace Clean Power Plan with modest carbon regulations | Utility Dive
EPA moves to replace Clean Power Plan with modest carbon regulations | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.
CEO of EnergySolutions to share insight in October
Last week Ken Robuck, CEO and President of EnergySolutions, was announced as plenary speaker at the Nuclear Decommissioning and Used Fuel Strategy Summit (1-2 October, Charlotte, NC), giving the low-down on the latest updates and opportunities at EnergySolutions’ decommissioning projects.
With reactor shut-downs increasingly imminent and opportunities at accelerated decommissioning sites skyrocketing, the summit is back in 2018 to enable you to expedite projects and capitalize on decommissioning trust funds.
Download the brochure here and find out why the 2018 summit is critical to accessing upcoming decommissioning opportunities.
A snapshot of your peers already signed up for the Nuclear Decommissioning & Used Fuel Strategy Summit 2018:
Let me know if you have any questions.
Many thanks,
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Nuclear Energy Insider
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With reactor shut-downs increasingly imminent and opportunities at accelerated decommissioning sites skyrocketing, the summit is back in 2018 to enable you to expedite projects and capitalize on decommissioning trust funds.
Download the brochure here and find out why the 2018 summit is critical to accessing upcoming decommissioning opportunities.
A snapshot of your peers already signed up for the Nuclear Decommissioning & Used Fuel Strategy Summit 2018:
- CEO and President, EnergySolutions
- President and CNO, NextEra Energy
- VP Decommissioning and CNO, Southern California Edison
- Sr Director FCS Decommissioning, OPPD
- Director Special Projects, FirstEnergy Corp.
- Decommissioning Director, Entergy
- Associate General Counsel, Exelon
- Manager Spent Fuel Management, Duke Energy
- Director Decommissioning, Westinghouse
- Vice-President D&D, AECOM
- EVP Strategy & Development, BHI Energy
- Decommissioning Services Director, Sargent & Lundy
- Nuclear Decommissioning Consultant, Jensen-Hughes
- Business-Development Manager, Master-Lee Energy Services
- VP Business Development, Permafix
- Nuclear Division Manager, Edwards, Inc.
- Manager Decommissioning, TLG Services
- President, Laron Inc.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Many thanks,
Charlotte
Charlotte HowlettSenior Project Director
Nuclear Energy Insider
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chowlett@nuclearenergyinsider.
Sweden calls for nuclear reactors to be shielded from hot weather | Energy & Oil | Reuters
Sweden calls for nuclear reactors to be shielded from hot weather | Energy & Oil | Reuters: Sweden's nuclear energy regulator SSM has asked plant operators to produce plans in the coming months to shield their reactors from harmful hot weather, its director told Reuters on Monday.
Nuclear expert says recent San Onofre incident posed no threat to public — but says operators 'need to quit tempting fate' - The San Diego Union-Tribune
Nuclear expert says recent San Onofre incident posed no threat to public — but says operators 'need to quit tempting fate' - The San Diego Union-Tribune: A canister filled with radioactive fuel got wedged as it was being lowered into a storage cavity at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station earlier this month.
PG&E-backed Diablo Canyon nuke plant retirement bill passes
PG&E-backed Diablo Canyon nuke plant retirement bill passes: A bill to ease the impacts of the pending closure of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in San Luis Obispo has been given final approval by the state Legislature on an overwhelming Assembly vote Monday night.
U.S. Criticism of ‘Suspected’ Nuclear Sites May Derail Talks, North Korean Media Warns - The New York Times
U.S. Criticism of ‘Suspected’ Nuclear Sites May Derail Talks, North Korean Media Warns - The New York Times: North Korean officials urged President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to push aside hard-liners and move ahead with diplomacy.
Ghostly antineutrinos could help ferret out nuclear tests | Science News
Ghostly antineutrinos could help ferret out nuclear tests | Science News: Antineutrino detectors could one day help reveal stealthy nuclear blasts.
Improving nuclear detection with new chip power | The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
Improving nuclear detection with new chip power | The Source | Washington University in St. Louis: A cross-disciplinary team of chemists and physicists in Arts & Sciences is building a better computer chip to improve detection and surveillance for the illegal transport of nuclear materials at U.S. borders. The work is part of a new, five-year, $10 million collaboration in low-energy nuclear science led by Texas A&M University.
Five reasons nuclear energy will rebound in 2018 - World Nuclear News
Five reasons nuclear energy will rebound in 2018 - World Nuclear News: Nuclear energy has faced serious challenges in recent years because of several factors: competition from low gas prices, subsidised renewables and slow growth in electricity demand in certain markets. But because of several powerful forces we are seeing signs that this year nuclear energy will come roaring back, writes Jarret Adams.
Viewpoint: Nuclear energy’s fate depends on the story we tell - World Nuclear News
Viewpoint: Nuclear energy’s fate depends on the story we tell - World Nuclear News: What will really determine nuclear energy’s fate is whether the nuclear community can change the conversation about this technology that has proven its worth many times over. Put bluntly, its future depends on the stories we tell, and how others perceive nuclear energy’s value.
Read more from Jarret Adams, CEO Full On Communications, in our latest Viewpoint.
Read more from Jarret Adams, CEO Full On Communications, in our latest Viewpoint.
Mission reviews Chernobyl waste management - World Nuclear News
Mission reviews Chernobyl waste management - World Nuclear News: International Atomic Energy Agency experts have carried out a mission to review a feasibility study for the creation and location of new facilities for the management of radioactively contaminated materials at Chernobyl.
First permits issued for Swiss exploratory boreholes - World Nuclear News
First permits issued for Swiss exploratory boreholes - World Nuclear News: Switzerland's national radioactive waste disposal cooperative Nagra has been granted permits for carrying out the first three exploratory boreholes in its search for potential sites to host two geological repositories.
First steam generator for Karachi 3 - World Nuclear News
First steam generator for Karachi 3 - World Nuclear News: The first steam generator has been hoisted into place at Pakistan's Karachi unit 3, using an improved version of the "pre-introduction" method, China National Nuclear Corporation has announced.
Viewpoint: Clean energy policies key to meeting Harmony goals - World Nuclear News
Viewpoint: Clean energy policies key to meeting Harmony goals - World Nuclear News: Climate impacts are intensifying by the day and the global nuclear sector must do more to position itself as a part of a larger coalition of technologies that are being mobilised in the climate fight. However, changes in energy policy, including in the USA, are needed in order to achieve the aims of the industry's Harmony Programme.Read more from Josh Freed, vice president of Third Way's Clean Energy Programme, in our latest Viewpoint.
World Nuclear Performance Report 2018
World Nuclear Performance Report 2018 out now!
Includes key metrics and case studies that highlight nuclear reactor construction and operational performance.
Link: www.world-nuclear.org/
Includes key metrics and case studies that highlight nuclear reactor construction and operational performance.
Link: www.world-nuclear.org/
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