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Friday, November 30, 2018

Reactor shutdown affects experiments, isotope production at HFIR - Oak Ridge Today

Reactor shutdown affects experiments, isotope production at HFIR - Oak Ridge Today

Nuclear panel questions cask life span - News - capecodtimes.com - Hyannis, MA

Nuclear panel questions cask life span - News - capecodtimes.com - Hyannis, MA

Plan to Leave Buried Nuclear Bomb Waste Underground Draws Fire

Plan to Leave Buried Nuclear Bomb Waste Underground Draws Fire: (Bloomberg) -- After spending billions of dollars over several decades to remove radioactive waste leaking from a plant where nuclear bombs were made, the U.S. Department of Energy has come up with a new plan: leave it in the ground.

Driver transporting oversized load of material from former nuclear reactor in Arkansas issued citation

Driver transporting oversized load of material from former nuclear reactor in Arkansas issued citation: State Highway Police issued a citation Thursday morning to a driver transporting an oversized load of material from a former nuclear reactor test site, a spokesman for the state Department of Transportation said.

Texas A&M engineering experts to advise Pantex nuclear plant

Texas A&M engineering experts to advise Pantex nuclear plant

Fight brewing over prospect of nuclear power plant shutdowns

Fight brewing over prospect of nuclear power plant shutdowns: HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers sympathetic to nuclear power plants are making a push for state action to rescue plants at risk of being shut down by their energy company owners. Four lawmakers calling themselves the Nuclear Energy Caucus released a 44-page report Thursday, calling for action to avoid plants shutting down and warning that shutdowns would devastate communities that depend on the plants' jobs and property taxes. The prospect of bailing out nuclear power plants is spurring a debate over why Pennsylvania ratepayers should foot the cost and whether nuclear power provides an environmental benefit in the age of global warming.

Perry again calls for US energy infrastructure plan, cites national security | S&P Global Platts

Perry again calls for US energy infrastructure plan, cites national security | S&P Global Platts: Perry notes most military bases rely on civilian grid States seen blocking key pipes, forcing reliance on LNG US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry on Thursday reiterated his arguments that energy infrast

Nuclear must remain in South African mix, committee finds - World Nuclear News

Nuclear must remain in South African mix, committee finds - World Nuclear News: South Africa's Integrated Resource Plan must explicitly recognise that nuclear will remain an important element of the country's energy mix, a parliamentary committee has told the country's Department of Energy.

US companies collaborate on TRISO fuel facility - World Nuclear News

US companies collaborate on TRISO fuel facility - World Nuclear News: Centrus Energy Corp and X-energy are to proceed with the preliminary design of a facility to fabricate advanced nuclear fuels based on X-energy's uranium oxycarbide tristructural isotropic fuel forms.

UK's Bradwell site enters care and maintenance - World Nuclear News

UK's Bradwell site enters care and maintenance - World Nuclear News: In a first for the UK nuclear industry, Magnox has announced that the Bradwell site in Essex, England has entered care and maintenance.

Why are utilities monopolies in SC? It may change | The State

Why are utilities monopolies in SC? It may change | The State

Nuclear Machinations Needed Enviro Study, Says EU Magistrate

Nuclear Machinations Needed Enviro Study, Says EU Magistrate: An EU magistrate was critical of Belgium on Wednesday for not conducting an environmental study before it waylaid its commitment to going nuclear-energy free.

IAEA Mission Sees Safety Commitment by Russia’s Rosenergoatom, Encourages Continued Improvement

IAEA Mission Sees Safety Commitment by Russia’s Rosenergoatom, Encourages Continued Improvement

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An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Russia’s Rosenergoatom demonstrated a commitment to nuclear safety, while also identifying areas for potential further improvement.
The Corporate Operational Safety Review Team (OSART) concluded an 18-day mission on 27 November to review corporate functions that affect operational safety at Rosenergoatom, a subsidiary of Russian state corporation Rosatom and the operator of 35 nuclear reactors across Russia. The mission was carried out at the request of the Government of the Russian Federation.
Corporate OSART missions review a utility’s central functions that influence operational safety on all its nuclear power plant sites. This is done by objectively assessing safety performance using IAEA safety standards and proposing recommendations and suggestions for improvement where appropriate.
"The Corporate OSART team recognized that Rosenergoatom is a large, technically competent operator of nuclear power plants that is committed to safety. As well as reviewing activities at the organization’s headquarters in Moscow the team visited three nuclear power plants to see first-hand how corporate policies and programmes are implemented,” said team leader Peter Tarren, Head of the IAEA’s Operational Safety Section. “The team saw many areas where Rosenergoatom is operating well and also identified areas where the company could make further improvements.”
The review covered the areas of corporate management; independent nuclear safety oversight; human resources, organizational interactions and communications; maintenance; technical support; operating experience feedback; procurement; accident management and emergency preparedness and response.
The 10-member team comprised experts from Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa and the IAEA.  In addition, there was one observer from Iran and one from the Moscow Office of the World Association of Nuclear Operators.
The team identified a number of good practices that will be shared with the nuclear industry globally, including:
  • A computer based information simulator to develop and train communications personnel and journalists to inform the public in the event of a severe accident at a nuclear power plant as well as other potential crisis situations.
  • Publication of a comprehensive procurement plan each year for the following calendar year, facilitating optimization of resources with a clear focus on nuclear safety related activities.
  • Comprehensive use of social networks for crisis communications.
The team made several proposals aimed at improving the company’s performance with regard to operational safety, including:
  • Implementation of all aspects of the severe accident management programme to ensure prevention or mitigation of severe accidents.
  • Improving leadership approaches to challenging current conditions and reinforcing management expectations to prevent significant events and continuously improve safety.
  • Improving the operating experience feedback process to ensure early identification of adverse trends, gaps in performance and effective corrective actions to improve safety and prevent recurrence of events.
“The Corporate OSART is an excellent way for a company like ours to reflect and improve,” said Alexander Shutikov, First Deputy General Director for Nuclear Power Operation at Rosenergoatom. “We are committed to implementing the team’s proposals as part of our commitment to continuous improvement.”
The team provided a draft of its report to Rosenergoatom’s corporate management. Rosenergoatom and the Russian nuclear regulatory authority will have an opportunity to make factual comments on the draft, which will be reviewed by the IAEA. The final report will be submitted to the Government within about three months. Rosenergoatom has the intention to make the final report public.
Background
General information about OSART missions can be found on the IAEA Website. An OSART mission is designed as a review of programmes and activities essential to operational safety. It is not a regulatory inspection, nor is it a design review or a substitute for an exhaustive assessment of the plant's overall safety status.

X-energy and Centrus Begin Advanced Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Facility Design | Business Wire

X-energy and Centrus Begin Advanced Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Facility Design | Business Wire: The companies will proceed with the preliminary design of a facility to fabricate advanced nuclear fuel and will begin license application development

Viewpoint: COP24 can help the climate with nuclear policy action - World Nuclear News

Viewpoint: COP24 can help the climate with nuclear policy action - World Nuclear News: Agneta Rising, director general of World Nuclear Association, urges policy makers gathered at COP24 - the 24th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - to recognise the longstanding role of nuclear power in the low-carbon energy mix.

More nuclear power for Russia’s icebreaker fleet | The Independent Barents Observer

More nuclear power for Russia’s icebreaker fleet | The Independent Barents Observer: A fleet of five LK-60 icebreakers will be built to keep waters open for the quickly growing Russian Arctic shipping.

Nuclear Energy Report: Pennsylvanians to pay $285 million more for electricity if nuclear plants shutdown | WPMT FOX43

Nuclear Energy Report: Pennsylvanians to pay $285 million more for electricity if nuclear plants shutdown | WPMT FOX43

Pennsylvania Nuclear Energy Caucus outlines ways it says Three Mile Island can be saved | Press & Journal

Pennsylvania Nuclear Energy Caucus outlines ways it says Three Mile Island can be saved | Press & Journal

Report: Pa. nuclear plants, including TMI, could be saved if lawmakers act | News | witf.org

Report: Pa. nuclear plants, including TMI, could be saved if lawmakers act | News | witf.org

France halts joint nuclear project in blow to Japan's fuel cycle - Nikkei Asian Review

France halts joint nuclear project in blow to Japan's fuel cycle - Nikkei Asian Review: TOKYO -- The French government has informed Japan it will halt joint development of advanced nuclear reactors, Nikkei has learned, dealing a

France to retire 14 nuclear reactors while Japan restarts 5 of its reactors | Ars Technica

France to retire 14 nuclear reactors while Japan restarts 5 of its reactors | Ars Technica: Nuclear has struggled worldwide, while offshore wind could offset some retirements.

Fight brewing over prospect of nuclear power plant shutdowns | National and World | pottsmerc.com

Fight brewing over prospect of nuclear power plant shutdowns | National and World | pottsmerc.com

Fight brewing over prospect of nuclear power plant shutdowns | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Fight brewing over prospect of nuclear power plant shutdowns | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

A Closer Look at Regulatory Reform Proposals in the Canadian SMR Roadmap … and a Few U.S. Updates Too! | Hogan Lovells - JDSupra

A Closer Look at Regulatory Reform Proposals in the Canadian SMR Roadmap … and a Few U.S. Updates Too! | Hogan Lovells - JDSupra: Earlier this month, a leading group of Canadian power companies and government entities (although not the nuclear regulator) issued a “Canadian SMR Roadmap,” an 89 page plan for Canada...

PEOPLE: White House energy aide lands on K Street -- Thursday, November 29, 2018 -- www.eenews.net

PEOPLE: White House energy aide lands on K Street -- Thursday, November 29, 2018 -- www.eenews.net: A veteran White House energy and environment official has left the administration for a lobbying gig.

NRC Releases SONGS Incident Report Just Prior to Tonight's CEP Meeting | San Clemente Times

NRC Releases SONGS Incident Report Just Prior to Tonight's CEP Meeting | San Clemente Times

Pa. legislators urge governor, General Assembly to step in and save TMI nuclear plant | Local News | lancasteronline.com

Pa. legislators urge governor, General Assembly to step in and save TMI nuclear plant | Local News | lancasteronline.com

Belen council opposes nuclear waste transport | News | news-bulletin.com

Belen council opposes nuclear waste transport | News | news-bulletin.com: BELEN — Three of four Belen city councilors voted to approve a resolution opposing the transportation of high-level radioactive waste via the railroad through the Hub City.

San Onofre plant aims to resume transfers of nuclear waste in January

San Onofre plant aims to resume transfers of nuclear waste in January


https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/energy-green/sd-fi-nrc-songs-inspection-20181129-story.html

Congress and Saudi Arabia – LobeLog

Congress and Saudi Arabia – LobeLog: by Alireza Ahmadi Reflecting on the unpopularity of the U.S.-Saudi relationship after the September 11 attacks, scholar F. Gregory Gause III said that the relationship has never been based on publi…

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Making Uber and Lyft More Accessible for Older Adults

Making Uber and Lyft More Accessible for Older Adults: Making Uber and Lyft ride-sharing simpler and safer was the goal of the entrepreneur who created GoGoGrandparent for his grandma

Contender: Saudi Arabia nabs new China oil demand, challenges Russia's top spot | Reuters

Contender: Saudi Arabia nabs new China oil demand, challenges Russia's top spot | Reuters: Saudi Arabia is set to expand its market share in China this year for the first time since 2012, with demand stirred up by new Chinese refiners pushing the kingdom back into contention with Russia as top supplier to the world's largest oil buyer.

Japan has restarted five nuclear power reactors in 2018 | Energy Central

Japan has restarted five nuclear power reactors in 2018 | Energy Central

Press statement on 3rd EU-Iran High-Level Seminar on Intl. Nuclear Coop. - Mehr News Agency

Press statement on 3rd EU-Iran High-Level Seminar on Intl. Nuclear Coop. - Mehr News Agency: TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – According to a press release issued on Tuesday by the official website of the European Union, the fourth meeting of the high-level political dialogue was held, during which Iranian and European sides issued a final statement on the nuclear cooperation.

Trump Administration’s Climate Report Raises New Questions About Nuclear Energy’s Future | HuffPost

Trump Administration’s Climate Report Raises New Questions About Nuclear Energy’s Future | HuffPost: The thirstiest source of electricity is already struggling, and greater risk of droughts will only add to those woes.

Data Shows Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Costs Falling

Data Shows Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Costs Falling: A research group that provides information to institutional investors said cost estimates to decommission U.S. nuclear plants fell in 2017 for the first A research group that provides information to institutional investors said cost estimates to decommission U.S. nuclear plants fell in 2017 for the first time in a decade.

Fukushima Update 11/29/18

Fukushima Update 11/29/18 –

Tepco’s new Decommissioning Archive Center is shown to the news media… Nuclide analysis of fish caught near the F. Daiichi port shows only one species with accident Cesium… 60 Minutes aired “Meet the Robots Looking for Fuel after Fukushima’s Daiichi Nuclear Disaster”… The head of the International Olympic Committee visits Fukushima… China removes the rice import ban for Niigata Prefecture… Taiwan votes to maintain its un-necessary ban on Fukushima food imports… Tokyo and Tepco are burdened with another Fukushima accident lawsuit!

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

ANS Nuclear Policy Wire November 29, 2018

ANS Nuclear Policy Wire
November 29, 2018

Testimony is the New Black

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discussed S. 3422, the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act, in a hearing this morning along with several other bills. DOE Undersecretary of Energy Mark Menezes was on hand to provide DOE input.
 
Regarding NELA, Menezes testified: 
 
· The requirement to enter into at least one agreement to purchase power from a commercial nuclear reactor is achievable at Idaho National Laboratory if it is done through a phased agreement to include the Idaho Power Company. However, potential conflicts with state law may need to be addressed.
 
· The bill would authorize the Secretary to enter into one or more agreements to carry out no fewer than four (4) advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects. This initiative would be dependent on the availability of appropriations to attain its objectives.
 
· This bill would direct the Department to construct a fast neutron-capable research facility. This is consistent with the Department's current plans to develop a Versatile Test Reactor.
 
· DOE acknowledges the need for a strategic plan and one is currently under development.
 
Read his full written statement here
 

History and the Historical Jesus | Jack Hartjes

History and the Historical Jesus | Jack Hartjes: Christians have to take history seriously. In the words of Pope Francis God did not reveal himself as a "compendium of abstract truths." The Creed is really a story, not an essay.

Catholics and the American Revolution | Pat McNamara

Catholics and the American Revolution | Pat McNamara: Introduction: The Sacred Heart Review was published out of Massachusetts between 1888 and 1918, covering Catholic news both national and local. Many of its articles sought to defend Catholics against charges of being unpatriotic, so the paper highlighted Catholic contributions to the building up of the American

Newman teaches us a whole new way to look at history | Catholic Herald

Newman teaches us a whole new way to look at history | Catholic Herald: He understood how the atheist view impoverishes our understanding of the rise of Christianity…

Report: second miracle confirmed for Blessed John Henry Newman | Deacon Greg Kandra

Report: second miracle confirmed for Blessed John Henry Newman | Deacon Greg Kandra: Sainthood could be coming soon, if reports are accurate: Blessed John Henry Newman could be canonised as early as next year after a second miracle was approved, the Catholic Herald has learned. Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth said in an email newsletter last week that it “looks now as if Newman might be canonised,

Advent Approaches, and Jesus is Coming | Rebecca Bratten Weiss

Advent Approaches, and Jesus is Coming | Rebecca Bratten Weiss: When will Jesus come again? The Advent season approaches, and Jesus is coming now. Still as helpless as that baby in the stable, still the poor who need to be fed, still the homeless who need shelter, still the naked who need to be clothed.

Hanukkah -- A Season of Miracles | IFCJ

Hanukkah -- A Season of Miracles | IFCJ: Hanukkah is one of the most joyous festivals of the Jewish calendar. Discover more about this celebration of God's wondrous miracles and the many important lessons Hanukkah has for both Christians and Jews through our rich resources of studies, podcasts, videos, devotionals, and recipes of traditional foods for the holiday.

Grateful and Blessed | IFCJ

Grateful and Blessed | IFCJ: Yael asks us to remember that we belong to a larger family — God's family — and to praise Him for the blessing of fellowship between Christians and Jews.

Nuclear Plant Construction Delay and Cost 3 | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Nuclear Plant Construction Delay and Cost 3 | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Nuclear Medicine Radiates Hope For Patients | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Nuclear Medicine Radiates Hope For Patients | ANS Nuclear Cafe

The Mother of Radiation: Marie Curie | ANS Nuclear Cafe

The Mother of Radiation: Marie Curie | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Union of Concerned Scientists Acknowledges Importance of Nuclear Power in Carbon Emission Reduction | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Union of Concerned Scientists Acknowledges Importance of Nuclear Power in Carbon Emission Reduction | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Today in History: Einstein Presented World with Famous Equation in Physics | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Today in History: Einstein Presented World with Famous Equation in Physics | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Nuclear Plant Construction Delay and Cost 4

Nuclear Plant Construction Delay and Cost 4


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Taiwan's goal to go nuclear-free will per... | Taiwan News

Taiwan's goal to go nuclear-free will per... | Taiwan News: The idea of a nuclear-free nation has always been part of the energy policy of the Tsai administration.In response to a pro-nuke referendum that was passed last Saturday, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Thursday that the government will maintain its policy to decrease reliance on nuclear power without imposing a definite deadline.

EDF rivals bid for 133 TWh of nuclear power for 2019 | Reuters

EDF rivals bid for 133 TWh of nuclear power for 2019 | Reuters: Alternative power providers in France have requested 132.93 terawatt hours (TWH) of utility EDF's nuclear power generation in 2019, energy regulator CRE said on Thursday.

Argentina wants Russian-built nuclear power plants — RT Business News

Argentina wants Russian-built nuclear power plants — RT Business News

Fight brewing over prospect of nuclear power plant shutdowns | The Sacramento Bee

Fight brewing over prospect of nuclear power plant shutdowns | The Sacramento Bee

IAEA, South Africa Hold 2nd Nuclear Energy Management School

IAEA, South Africa Hold 2nd Nuclear Energy Management School

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To date, over 850 young nuclear professionals have graduated from IAEA's Nuclear Energy Management Schools. The second NEM school in South Africa attracted 23 young professionals from 13 African countries. (Photo: IAEA)
The second South Africa-IAEA Nuclear Energy Management (NEM) School, concluded last week in Johannesburg, attracted 23 young professionals from 13 African countries.
The two-week school focused on the fundamentals of nuclear energy, international cooperation and IAEA support to Member States’ nuclear power programmes, nuclear power technologies, operating nuclear power plants, nuclear fuel cycle and waste management, nuclear safety, nuclear security, safeguards, and national industrial involvement during construction and operation. The lecturers also covered the economics of nuclear power, energy policy and energy planning, legal aspects, nuclear knowledge management, nuclear human resources challenges, effective stakeholder involvement, leadership and management in a nuclear enterprise, and the contribution of nuclear power to combatting climate change. Most of the 20 lecturers were by host country experts.
The NEM School had relevant content for the world we live in today in terms of nuclear energy and where it fits in the energy mix.
Evalyne Rotich, Radiation Protection Board, Kenya
Running from 12 to 23 November, the South Africa-IAEA NEM School was organized in cooperation with Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg, and included group activities encouraging further networking and team building, as well as a technical visit to the South Africa Nuclear Energy Corporation’s (NECSA) research reactor facility.
The participants were selected based on an online pre-training course and a test using the IAEA’s Cyber Learning Platform for Network Education and Training (CLP4Net) platform, which also hosts all training materials, presentations and documents.
“The NEM School had relevant content for the world we live in today in terms of nuclear energy and where it fits in the energy mix,” said Evalyne Rotich, from the Radiation Protection Board in Kenya. “It was very beneficial for me because the lecturers gave day-to-day examples, their experiences and best practices.”
Maime Leeto, Principal Technical Officer at Lesotho’s Ministry of Energy and Meteorology, added: “It was very inspiring, especially being with colleagues from other Member States. This networking initiative is a gift of a lifetime for an aspiring future leader.”
The IAEA has been organizing Schools of Nuclear Energy Management with different partners since 2010. The Schools are intended for nuclear professionals with managerial potential from countries with established nuclear power programmes or from those that are considering, planning or starting nuclear power programmes. Over 850 young nuclear professionals have graduated from these schools held at the ICTP in Italy, Japan, Russian Federation, South Africa, the UAE, and the USA.


Nuclear Frexit: France To Shut 14 Nuclear Plants By 2034, Will Ramp Up Renewable Output Instead

Nuclear Frexit: France To Shut 14 Nuclear Plants By 2034, Will Ramp Up Renewable Output Instead

France bids adieu to 14 of its nuclear power stations - Energy Live News

France bids adieu to 14 of its nuclear power stations - Energy Live News: President Emmanuel Macron has announced the reactors will be shut down by 2035

Nuclear power group now has $1m in Georgia utility regulator runoff

Nuclear power group now has $1m in Georgia utility regulator runoff

RPT-INSIGHT-China, vying with U.S. in Latin America, eyes Argentina nuclear deal | Reuters

RPT-INSIGHT-China, vying with U.S. in Latin America, eyes Argentina nuclear deal | Reuters: Argentina and China are aiming to close a deal within days for the construction of the South American nation's fourth nuclear power plant, a multi-billion dollar project that would cement Beijing's deepening influence in a key regional U.S. ally.

France's Macron tries to ease popular anger over gas prices - ABC News

France's Macron tries to ease popular anger over gas prices - ABC News

The Crown Prince May Build Himself a Nuclear Kingdom | The National Interest

The Crown Prince May Build Himself a Nuclear Kingdom | The National Interest: The Trump administration should keep a close eye on Saudi Arabia’s nuclear connections and activities.

Taiwan Learns to Love Nuclear, a Little - The Washington Post

Taiwan Learns to Love Nuclear, a Little - The Washington Post: Voters have given the alternative energy supply another shot after it fell out of favor following the Fukushima Daiichi disaster in 2011.

Revisiting the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons - Lawfare

Revisiting the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons - Lawfare: Whether or not the treaty aiming to ban nuclear weapons has the normative and legal effect its supporters intend, it will be the elephant in the room for nuclear policy discussions for years to come.

US reportedly tells Israel it will press IAEA to probe Iran’s nuclear archives |

US reportedly tells Israel it will press IAEA to probe Iran’s nuclear archives |: Source: US reportedly tells Israel it will press IAEA to probe Iran’s nuclear archives | The Times of Israel After Israel complains to envoy, Trump administration to push UN agency to examine…

France to close 14 reactors by 2035; Bruce Power to build NuScale SMR business case

 

France to close 14 reactors by 2035; Bruce Power to build NuScale SMR business case


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US decommissioning costs fall as operators implement learnings

 

US decommissioning costs fall as operators implement learnings

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New Brunswick SMR cluster eyes power, technology exports

 

New Brunswick SMR cluster eyes power, technology exports


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Navigating Nuclear

Navigating Nuclear: #NavigatingNuclear empowers educators w/ the resources they need to teach the diverse applications of #nucleartechnology! Learn more today! https://bit.ly/2OAXNsJ

China to end import tax exemption for advanced second-generation nuclear reactors | Reuters

China to end import tax exemption for advanced second-generation nuclear reactors | Reuters: China said on Tuesday that advanced second-generation nuclear reactors will lose their import tax exemption from Jan. 1, 2019 as Beijing seeks to support domestic suppliers and promote technological development.

A Nuclear Fusion Reactor Just Set Several World Records

A Nuclear Fusion Reactor Just Set Several World Records

Bill Gates' TerraPower developing molten-chloride nuclear reactor - Business Insider

Bill Gates' TerraPower developing molten-chloride nuclear reactor - Business Insider

Edison pitch to restart nuclear waste transfer at San Onofre will be focus of advisory group meeting – Orange County Register

Edison pitch to restart nuclear waste transfer at San Onofre will be focus of advisory group meeting – Orange County Register

Georgia PSC candidates head for debate as early voting begins

Georgia PSC candidates head for debate as early voting begins: PSC District 3 race one of two key state office runoffs scheduled for Dec. 4

What’s the likelihood Dominion Energy acquires SCANA, SCE&G? | The State

What’s the likelihood Dominion Energy acquires SCANA, SCE&G? | The State

Westinghouse employee in SC OK after radioactive spill

Westinghouse employee in SC OK after radioactive spill: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission confirmed that a Westinghouse employee is OK after a small nuclear spill earlier this month.

Senate panel advances Trump’s energy nominee despite Dem objections | TheHill

Senate panel advances Trump’s energy nominee despite Dem objections | TheHill

Fearing Supply Gap, France Slows Nuclear Retreat - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

Fearing Supply Gap, France Slows Nuclear Retreat - 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.

Holtec Announces Dry Storage Milestones And MOU Signing - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

Holtec Announces Dry Storage Milestones And MOU Signing - 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.

Bruce Power Joins NuScale Power's Canadian Team - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

Bruce Power Joins NuScale Power's Canadian Team - 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.

Saskatchewan files suit over mine remediation costs - World Nuclear News

Saskatchewan files suit over mine remediation costs - World Nuclear News: The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has filed a lawsuit calling on the government of Canada to contribute equally to the cost of cleaning up the site of the former Gunnar uranium mine.

New delay in start-up of Finnish EPR - World Nuclear News

New delay in start-up of Finnish EPR - World Nuclear News: The start of regular electricity generation at the Olkiluoto 3 EPR has been pushed back by a further four months and is now expected to begin in January 2020, Finnish utility Teollisuuden Voima Oyj announced today.

Russia starts cobalt-60 production at Kursk plant - World Nuclear News

Russia starts cobalt-60 production at Kursk plant - World Nuclear News: The Kursk nuclear power plant in Russia has started producing cobalt-60, following the loading of additional cobalt absorbers into unit 4, Rosenergoatom has announced.

Amano calls for nuclear technology to go 'mainstream' - World Nuclear News

Amano calls for nuclear technology to go 'mainstream' - World Nuclear News: Yukiya Amano, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has called for an enhancement of public awareness of the benefits brought about by nuclear science, technology and their applications.

Viewpoint: COP24 can help the climate with nuclear policy action - World Nuclear News

Viewpoint: COP24 can help the climate with nuclear policy action - World Nuclear News: Agneta Rising, director general of World Nuclear Association, urges policy makers gathered at COP24 - the 24th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - to recognise the longstanding role of nuclear power in the low-carbon energy mix.

Oconee Nuclear Station offering severance buyouts to some employees in an effort to reduce workforce | News | foxcarolina.com

Oconee Nuclear Station offering severance buyouts to some employees in an effort to reduce workforce | News | foxcarolina.com

Santee Cooper wants to have a say in SCANA's legal settlement of SC nuclear lawsuit | Business | postandcourier.com

Santee Cooper wants to have a say in SCANA's legal settlement of SC nuclear lawsuit | Business | postandcourier.com

Deadline looming for Bellefonte nuclear plant purchase, group seeks $1 billion in Alabama incentives | WHNT.com

Deadline looming for Bellefonte nuclear plant purchase, group seeks $1 billion in Alabama incentives | WHNT.com

A cloud hangs over SCE&G rate rollback decision


https://www.thestate.com/opinion/op-ed/article222310835.html

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

“Between 6,000 and 10,000 churches in the U.S. are dying each year” – and that means that over 100 will die this week – End Of The American Dream

“Between 6,000 and 10,000 churches in the U.S. are dying each year” – and that means that over 100 will die this week – End Of The American Dream: America is littered with thousands upon thousands of church buildings that aren't being used anymore. As you will see below, between 6,000 and 10,000 churches are dying in the United States every single year, and that means that more than 100 will die this week alone. And of course thousands of others are on life

Trump trashed new Pompeo aide as 'major loser' - POLITICO

Trump trashed new Pompeo aide as 'major loser' - POLITICO: Former WSJ editorial writer Mary Kissel, who recently took a senior State Department job, has repeatedly slammed Trump's foreign policy — and once even drew his ire on Twitter.

Trump China trade war: US farms are filing for bankruptcy - Vox

Trump China trade war: US farms are filing for bankruptcy - Vox: More than 80 farms in the upper Midwest have recently filed for bankruptcy. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports are hurting farmers.

U.S. Escalates against Hezbollah: Israel Happy, EU Not – LobeLog

U.S. Escalates against Hezbollah: Israel Happy, EU Not – LobeLog: by Ali Rizk On November 13, the State department designated Jawad Nasrallah—the son of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah—a global terrorist. At the same time, the State department announced …

Tomgram: Andrew Bacevich, Rule Number One in Warfare: Know Your Enemy | TomDispatch

Tomgram: Andrew Bacevich, Rule Number One in Warfare: Know Your Enemy | TomDispatch: null

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Czech Dukovany nuclear plant unit 1 off line | Agricultural Commodities | Reuters

Czech Dukovany nuclear plant unit 1 off line | Agricultural Commodities | Reuters

Virginia Ignores Clear Federal Uranium Law - WSJ

Virginia Ignores Clear Federal Uranium Law - WSJ: The plain text of the Atomic Energy Act, not amorphous congressional intent, prohibits states from usurping the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s exclusive authority to regulate radiological hazards from uranium processing.

Regulation of Colorado uranium mining awaits US Supreme Court decision | News | coloradopolitics.com

Regulation of Colorado uranium mining awaits US Supreme Court decision | News | coloradopolitics.com: A case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court is creating uncertainties over the authority of states like Colorado to regulate uranium mines, such as one being considered for Weld County

TVA sues local property owners for temporary access to land for major power line project | WTVC

TVA sues local property owners for temporary access to land for major power line project | WTVC: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is suing property owners in Meigs County and Hamilton County for access to land for their upcoming power line project. In August, TVA announced plans to build a 5. 25-mile power line from the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant to its planned Gunstocker Creek station. The line would run through parts of Bradley, Hamilton, and Meigs Counties. Greg Vital owns 125 acres of farmland in Meigs County where the proposed power lines would go.

Smoke at TVA nuclear plant brings fire crews, emergency classification | Times Free Press

Smoke at TVA nuclear plant brings fire crews, emergency classification | Times Free Press

Pro-nuclear power group pumps $750,000 into Georgia PSC runoff

Pro-nuclear power group pumps $750,000 into Georgia PSC runoff

How an outage helped Prairie Island save millions | Local News | postbulletin.com

How an outage helped Prairie Island save millions | Local News | postbulletin.com

Connecticut Likely to OK Millstone for Zero-carbon RFP

Connecticut Likely to OK Millstone for Zero-carbon RFP: Dominion Energy has inched closer to winning state-subsidized energy contracts for its Millstone nuclear plant in Connecticut.

Bruce and NuScale collaborate on Canadian SMR business case - World Nuclear News

Bruce and NuScale collaborate on Canadian SMR business case - World Nuclear News: NuScale Power has today signed a memorandum of understanding with Bruce Power to develop a business case to introduce NuScale's small modular reactor technology to the Canadian market.

MoU to localise Indian nuclear equipment manufacturing - World Nuclear News

MoU to localise Indian nuclear equipment manufacturing - World Nuclear News: Holtec International subsidiary Holtec Asia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Maharashtra to establish a heavy manufacturing facility to support India's planned nuclear generation expansion.

Rosatom launches annealing technology for VVER-1000 units - World Nuclear News

Rosatom launches annealing technology for VVER-1000 units - World Nuclear News: Rosatom announced yesterday it has extended the service life of unit 1 of its Balakovo nuclear power plant in the Saratov region of Russia by using thermal annealing on the VVER-1000's reactor pressure vessel.

Macron clarifies French energy plans - World Nuclear News

Macron clarifies French energy plans - World Nuclear News: A total of 14 power reactors will be shut down in order to reduce the share of nuclear in France's electricity generation mix from the current 75% to 50% by 2035, President Emmanuel Macron announced today.

The loading of the fuel elements in the reactor of the Embalse Nuclear Power Plant began - BNamericas

The loading of the fuel elements in the reactor of the Embalse Nuclear Power Plant began - BNamericas: BNamericas is the business intelligence tool for Latin America with data, news, analysis and events to identify job opportunities, projects, companies and contacts

WESTINGHOUSE READY TO FULLY PROVIDE ALL UKRAINIAN NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS WITH NUCLEAR FUEL

WESTINGHOUSE READY TO FULLY PROVIDE ALL UKRAINIAN NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS WITH NUCLEAR FUEL: Westinghouse (the United States) is ready to fully provide all Ukrainian nuclear power plants (NPP) with nuclear fuel, the press service of the Ministry

A Growing Number Of States Are Rushing To Save Their Nuclear Plants | The Daily Caller

A Growing Number Of States Are Rushing To Save Their Nuclear Plants | The Daily Caller

Rusatom Service completes modernization of turbine unit at Armenian nuclear power plant

Rusatom Service completes modernization of turbine unit at Armenian nuclear power plant: ARKA delivers the latest breaking news and information on politics, economy, education, business and more.

SCANA settles $2 billion lawsuit over VC Summer project’s failure

SCANA settles $2 billion lawsuit over VC Summer project’s failure: However, the settlement — announced Saturday by Cayce-based SCANA — is not a done deal.

SCANA reaches $2 billion settlement over failed nuclear plants - Electric Light & Power

SCANA reaches $2 billion settlement over failed nuclear plants - Electric Light & Power

SCANA settles nuclear power plant cost class action lawsuit for $2 billion - JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary

SCANA settles nuclear power plant cost class action lawsuit for $2 billion - JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary: SCANA Corporation and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) reached a $2 billion settlement agreement on Saturday with plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit over the costs electric ratepayers h...

Update: Holtec’s Singh plans to build $680 million factory to boost nuclear power in India

Update: Holtec’s Singh plans to build $680 million factory to boost nuclear power in India

Pro-nuclear power group pumps $750,000 into Georgia PSC runoff

Pro-nuclear power group pumps $750,000 into Georgia PSC runoff

This Week in Ridiculous Regulations | Competitive Enterprise Institute

This Week in Ridiculous Regulations | Competitive Enterprise Institute: It was another short work week due to Thanksgiving, while Black Friday’s ritual tramplings put a damper on that day’s productivity. Last week agencies published more than 2,000 Federal Register pages, pushing this year’s total over 60,000. The number of this year’s new regulations will likely surpass 3,000 next week. New regulations from the last week range from passenger

November 23 Natural Gas Weekly: The Fears Of Under-Supply Are Exaggerated | Seeking Alpha

November 23 Natural Gas Weekly: The Fears Of Under-Supply Are Exaggerated | Seeking Alpha

Union of Concerned Scientists: A Zero-Carbon Future Needs Nuclear Power Today – InsideSources

Union of Concerned Scientists: A Zero-Carbon Future Needs Nuclear Power Today – InsideSources: If Americans are serious about climate change, they should embrace nuclear power--at least in the short term--says the left-leaning Union of Concerned

Smoke at TVA nuclear plant brings fire crews, emergency classification | Times Free Press

Smoke at TVA nuclear plant brings fire crews, emergency classification | Times Free Press

ANS Nuclear Policy Wire November 27, 2018

ANS Nuclear Policy Wire
November 27, 2018

Move Along

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources advanced Dr. Rita Baranwal's nomination to Assistant Secretary of Nuclear Energy this morning, with only Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) opposed. 
 
The nomination will now move to the full Senate for consideration. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) has already stated she hopes that Dr. Baranwal will be confirmed along with other nominees before the end of the year. 

Monday, November 26, 2018

Idaho National Laboratory and the issue of contamination | Deseret News

Idaho National Laboratory and the issue of contamination | Deseret News

Idaho National Laboratory and the issue of contamination | Deseret News

Idaho National Laboratory and the issue of contamination | Deseret News

Why Utahns should care about mysteries unlocked at Idaho nuclear research facility | Deseret News

Why Utahns should care about mysteries unlocked at Idaho nuclear research facility | Deseret News

Virginia Ignores Clear Federal Uranium Law - WSJ

Virginia Ignores Clear Federal Uranium Law - WSJ: The plain text of the Atomic Energy Act, not amorphous congressional intent, prohibits states from usurping the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s exclusive authority to regulate radiological hazards from uranium processing.

Will nuclear power power some Utah cities in the future? | Deseret News

Will nuclear power power some Utah cities in the future? | Deseret News: The Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems may be the first customer of a planned small modular nuclear reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory. The Oregon company NuScale is in a global race to deploy this next generation technology.

Why Utahns should care about mysteries unlocked at Idaho nuclear research facility | Deseret News

Why Utahns should care about mysteries unlocked at Idaho nuclear research facility | Deseret News

Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster: Fukushima's ghost towns - 60 Minutes - CBS News

Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster: Fukushima's ghost towns - 60 Minutes - CBS News: More than 7 years after one of the worst nuclear disasters in history, towns around Japan's nuclear power plant struggle to rebuild

Class 1E Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation Cables Market Estimations and Trends Through 2025 | Journalists' Mail

Class 1E Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation Cables Market Estimations and Trends Through 2025 | Journalists' Mail

Documents of Nuclear Plant to be reviewed over 18 months - Egypt Today

Documents of Nuclear Plant to be reviewed over 18 months - Egypt Today

Nuclear Power: Saudi Arabia’s Coming Battle with Washington

Nuclear Power: Saudi Arabia’s Coming Battle with Washington: Growing distrust of Saudi Arabia in the US may end an agreement with the Kingdom to develop its own nuclear program.

Poland targets switching on to nuclear power in bid to cut reliance on coal - Independent.ie

Poland targets switching on to nuclear power in bid to cut reliance on coal - Independent.ie: Poland has indicated it wants to get more of its energy from nuclear reactors in an effort to draw in more than €88bn of investment to wean the coal-dependent nation off the most pollut

Should Idaho Falls be investing in nuclear power? | Guest Column | postregister.com

Should Idaho Falls be investing in nuclear power? | Guest Column | postregister.com

Union of Concerned Scientists: A Zero-Carbon Future Needs Nuclear Power Today – InsideSources

Union of Concerned Scientists: A Zero-Carbon Future Needs Nuclear Power Today – InsideSources: If Americans are serious about climate change, they should embrace nuclear power--at least in the short term--says the left-leaning Union of Concerned

Taiwan votes in favor of nuclear power – pv magazine International

Taiwan votes in favor of nuclear power – pv magazine International

Govt Sidesteps Energy Referendums as Pro-Nuclear Group Mulls Further Action - The News Lens International Edition

Govt Sidesteps Energy Referendums as Pro-Nuclear Group Mulls Further Action - The News Lens International Edition: Flush from referendum success, a pro-nuclear group is suggesting a further plebiscite on restarting construction of the fourth nuclear power plant if the government doesn't adjust its energy policy of its own accord. Tags: Taiwan energy policy, Renewables, Green energy, nuclear energy, Referendums

Korea to continue to go nuclear-free despite Taiwan’s pro-nuclear move

Korea to continue to go nuclear-free despite Taiwan’s pro-nuclear move: Korea will maintain its stance on its anti-nuclear policy in the wake of heated debate over Taiwan’s latest referendum that voted in favor of repealing the nuclear phase-out, according to a senior government official of the Energy Ministry on Monday. “Taiwanese seemed to decide to abandon its anti-nuclear policy in the wake of a massive blackout in August last year. Although our policy direction is somewhat similar...

Will nuclear power power some Utah cities in the future? | Deseret News

Will nuclear power power some Utah cities in the future? | Deseret News

Consent granted for Hinkley nuclear island concrete - World Nuclear News

Consent granted for Hinkley nuclear island concrete - World Nuclear News: The UK’s Office for Nuclear Regulation has provided NNB Genco Ltd with consent to commence pouring of concrete for the nuclear island of unit 1 of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant.

Rio Tinto tosell Rössing stake - World Nuclear News

Rio Tinto tosell Rössing stake - World Nuclear News: Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its entire 68.62% stake in Rössing Uranium Limited, owner of the Rössing mine in Namibia, to China National Uranium Corporation Limited for up to USD106.5 million.

Nuclear included in Poland's draft energy policy - World Nuclear News

Nuclear included in Poland's draft energy policy - World Nuclear News: Poland's first nuclear power plant will be in operation by 2033, according to a draft energy policy document released for public consultation by the Ministry of Energy. The document envisages 6-9 GWe of nuclear capacity in operation by 2043, accounting for about 10% of Poland's electricity generation.

Taiwanese vote to keep nuclear in energy mix


Taiwanese vote to keep nuclear in energy mix

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