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Friday, June 28, 2019

The Hiding Place: Inside the World's First Long-Term Storage Facility for Highly Radioactive Nuclear Waste

An excerpt from Robert Macfarlane's new book Underland.


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Michigan lawmakers introduce legislation to expand electric vehicle charging network - Daily Energy Insider | The Energy Collective Daily

Michigan lawmakers introduce legislation to expand electric vehicle charging network - Daily Energy Insider | The Energy Collective Daily

Link to The Energy Collective Network

Exclusive: Peter Schweizer Reveals Joe Biden's Son's Massive Deal with Chinese Company ‘Trying to Steal' America's Nuclear Secrets

Exclusive: Peter Schweizer Reveals Joe Biden's Son's Massive Deal with Chinese Company ‘Trying to Steal' America's Nuclear Secrets: Peter Schweizer, president of the Government Accountability Institute and author of the new book Secret Empires: How the American Political Class Hides Corruption and Enriches Family and Friends, joined SiriusXM's Breitbart News Tonight on Monday to detail the involvement of Hunter Biden, former Vice President Joe Biden's second son, in a China-backed private equity firm's investment in a Chinese atomic energy company indicted for "nuclear power conspiracy against the United States."

Nuclear Reactors in Earthquake Zones around the Globe | COTO Report

Nuclear Reactors in Earthquake Zones around the Globe | COTO Report: By Jerry James Stone TreeHugger Below are both global and US maps with nuclear reactor sites marked, along with an overlay of seismic activity. ~ Ed.

India Test Fires Short-Range Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile | The Diplomat

India Test Fires Short-Range Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile | The Diplomat: The Prithvi-II tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile was test fired at night on June 27.

Build more nuclear reactors to reach net zero carbon target – CBI | Environment | The Guardian

Build more nuclear reactors to reach net zero carbon target – CBI | Environment | The Guardian: Business group says nuclear programme will be key for low carbon economy in UK

PG&E facing state penalties over 2017 wildfires - SFChronicle.com

PG&E facing state penalties over 2017 wildfires - SFChronicle.com: The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday began proceedings to consider fines and penalties against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for 2017 wildfires and ordered the utility to create a mobile application so that the public can report utility pole issues to prevent future disasters.

Hinkley Point: Biggest Concrete Pour in U.K. History Completed - Bloomberg

Hinkley Point: Biggest Concrete Pour in U.K. History Completed - Bloomberg

Proposed nuclear storage consent bill excludes Yucca Mountain - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper

Proposed nuclear storage consent bill excludes Yucca Mountain - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper

DOE Under Secretary Paul Dabbar & Hanford radioactive waste | Tri-City Herald

DOE Under Secretary Paul Dabbar & Hanford radioactive waste | Tri-City Herald

Davis-Besse bill headed for possible weekend vote

Davis-Besse bill headed for possible weekend vote: Update on vote in Ohio Legislature regarding HB 6, which could keep Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station open.

NNSA draft assessment details MOX transition, proposed SRS plutonium pit mission | News | aikenstandard.com

NNSA draft assessment details MOX transition, proposed SRS plutonium pit mission | News | aikenstandard.com

NNSA, BWXT Subsidiary to Negotiate Contract for Uranium Metal Conversion - ExchangeMonitor

NNSA, BWXT Subsidiary to Negotiate Contract for Uranium Metal Conversion - ExchangeMonitor

Weaning U.S. power sector off fossil fuels would cost $4.7 trillion: study - Reuters

Weaning U.S. power sector off fossil fuels would cost $4.7 trillion: study - Reuters: Eliminating fossil fuels from the U.S. power sector, a key goal of the "Green New Deal" backed by many Democratic presidential candidates, would cost $4.7 trillion and pose massive economic and social challenges, according to a report released on Thursday by energy research firm Wood Mackenzie.

ANS Nuclear Policy Wire June 28, 2019

ANS Nuclear Policy Wire
June 28, 2019

In case you missed it: Senate ENR hearing on nuclear waste 

Yesterday, Steve Nesbit, Chair of the recently formed ANS Nuclear Policy Task Force, provided testimony in front of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The purpose of this hearing was to examine options for the interim and long-term storage of nuclear waste and to consider S.1234, The Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2019.
 
You can watch a recording of yesterday's hearing by clicking HERE.


DOE announces funding for nuclear energy R&D - World Nuclear News

DOE announces funding for nuclear energy R&D - World Nuclear News: The US Department of Energy has announced USD49.3 million in funding for nuclear energy research, facility access, crosscutting technology development, and infrastructure for 58 advanced nuclear technology projects in 25 states.

GE supports Romanian and Turkish nuclear projects - World Nuclear News

GE supports Romanian and Turkish nuclear projects - World Nuclear News: GE Steam Power is to continue providing full maintenance services on two turbine islands at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant in Romania under a newly announced USD120 million multi-year agreement with Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica. Meanwhile, work has begun at GE's Belfort site to manufacture the first Arabelle steam turbine for Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear power plant.

Foundation in place for first Hinkley Point C unit - World Nuclear News

Foundation in place for first Hinkley Point C unit - World Nuclear News: Construction of the concrete basemat has been completed for the nuclear island of the first of two EPR units at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in Somerset, England. The major milestone came as the Confederation of British Industry called for the UK government to support the construction of more new reactors.

Second EPR at China's Taishan site connected to grid - World Nuclear News

Second EPR at China's Taishan site connected to grid - World Nuclear News: Unit 2 of the Taishan nuclear power plant in China's Guangdong province has been connected to the electricity grid, becoming the second EPR reactor to reach the commissioning milestone after Taishan 1. Unit 2 is expected to enter commercial operation later this year.

Fukushima Update 6/28/19

Fukushima Update 6/28/19 –

Only one fish species caught in the open ocean shows the F. Daiichi “fingerprint” isotope, Cesium-134… Tepco is forced to pay ~$3,000 to a former plant worker for not providing information on radiation exposure.

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

Cambridge fusion energy startup completes $115 million funding round - The Boston Globe

Cambridge fusion energy startup completes $115 million funding round - The Boston Globe: Commonwealth Fusion Systems said the Series A round includes $50 million from Italian oil company Eni that it disclosed last year.

Long-Delayed EPR Nuclear Plants Face Further Holdups

Long-Delayed EPR Nuclear Plants Face Further Holdups

A Boston startup developing a nuclear fusion reactor just got a roughly $50 million boost | TechCrunch

A Boston startup developing a nuclear fusion reactor just got a roughly $50 million boost | TechCrunch: After twenty five years of research, scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology think that they have finally cracked the code for the commercialization for nuclear fusion reactions. Commonwealth Fusion Systems is the fruit of that research. It’s a startup building on decades of r…

Today is World Oceans Day, what are you doing about plastic pollution? | Living

Today is World Oceans Day, what are you doing about plastic pollution? | Living: Celebrate this important day with our guide on what you can do to reduce your plastic footprint on the earth.

Candidates Should Heed Obama, Clinton on Nuclear Power – InsideSources

Candidates Should Heed Obama, Clinton on Nuclear Power – InsideSources: President Obama, Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, labor unions, and a growing number of climate change advocates worldwide, including progressive heads of

Nuclear bailout bill undercuts green power, critics say | Toledo Blade

Nuclear bailout bill undercuts green power, critics say | Toledo Blade

Cortez Masto pushes to get Nevada consent over Yucca Mountain in Senate bill - The Nevada Independent

Cortez Masto pushes to get Nevada consent over Yucca Mountain in Senate bill - The Nevada Independent: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto has received assurances from the chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that she would consider changes to nuclear waste legislation that would protect Nevada from remaining the default site for a national repository.

Nevada could support nuclear waste bill if state consent allowed | Las Vegas Review-Journal

Nevada could support nuclear waste bill if state consent allowed | Las Vegas Review-Journal: The bill calls for consent-based siting in new permanent and temporary sites, but not to those in Nevada, New Mexico and Texas currently under review.

Bins of radioactive waste removed from Gert Town

Bins of radioactive waste removed from Gert Town: Crews started removing bins of radioactive material from a Gert Town neighborhood Friday morning.

NRC to address community concerns at local Indian Point session - Mid Hudson News

NRC to address community concerns at local Indian Point session - Mid Hudson News: WASHINGTON – The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission will be holding a public meeting in Westchester County in the coming months about the decommissioning of the Indian Point nuclear power plant. U S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said the session, to be held some time between August and October, will advise the public on efforts by community …

Nuclear power industry heading toward smaller, cheaper, faster build designs: ClearPath | Utility Dive

Nuclear power industry heading toward smaller, cheaper, faster build designs: ClearPath | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.

U.S. shift away from HEU-fueled naval nuclear reactors could begin in the 2040s - IPFM Blog

U.S. shift away from HEU-fueled naval nuclear reactors could begin in the 2040s - IPFM Blog: by Frank N von Hippel If the US is to end its current practice of using weapon-grade highly-enriched uranium (HEU) to fuel its nuclear submarines, then the design of the next generation of US attack submarines needs to preserve the...

Chinese nuclear forces, 2019 - 00963402.2019.1628511

Chinese nuclear forces, 2019 - 00963402.2019.1628511

PG&E Still Starting Blazes as a Fireproof Utility Proves Elusive - Bloomberg

PG&E Still Starting Blazes as a Fireproof Utility Proves Elusive - Bloomberg: Just a few weeks into California’s dry summer season, fires linked to PG&E Corp. have already started to break out.

PG&E Update: Utility Blamed For More Fires

PG&E Update: Utility Blamed For More Fires: PG&E is being blamed for more fires that started in June in California allegedly from the utility's equipment.

Gavin Newsom’s CA wildfire plan needs two-thirds vote | The Sacramento Bee

Gavin Newsom’s CA wildfire plan needs two-thirds vote | The Sacramento Bee: Newsom’s wildfire plan for PG&E, other utilities, needs two-thirds vote in Legislature

This Fragile and Bankrupt Power Company has Much More Downside Risk (I’m Talking About PG&E)


This Fragile and Bankrupt Power Company has Much More Downside Risk (I’m Talking About PG&E)


https://speculatorsanonymous.com/articles/fragile-bankrupt-power-company/

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Trump’s hawks ramp up campaign to shred last part of Iran nuclear deal - POLITICO

Trump’s hawks ramp up campaign to shred last part of Iran nuclear deal - POLITICO: The administration is consumed by a debate over how hard to go after Tehran amid heightened tensions.

Is A New Name Coming? Lenders Propose $30 Billion Restructuring Plan For PG&E

Is A New Name Coming? Lenders Propose $30 Billion Restructuring Plan For PG&E

IBEW 1245 Responds to News of PG&E Restructuring Plan Proposed by Lenders

IBEW 1245 Responds to News of PG&E Restructuring Plan Proposed by Lenders

Rancher talks about concerns with power shutoffs

Rancher talks about concerns with power shutoffs

Chico News & Review - Clearing the trees - Sustainability - Green - June 27, 2019

Chico News & Review - Clearing the trees - Sustainability - Green - June 27, 2019: County creates urgency ordinance following PG&E’s massive nonpermitted timber removal project.

Demand for generators lights up as PG&E power shutoffs loom - SFChronicle.com

Demand for generators lights up as PG&E power shutoffs loom - SFChronicle.com: Companies across Northern California are seeing a growing demand for generators after PG&E power shutoffs have residents worried about losing power.

Bankrupt PG&E wins fight for October claims filing deadline - Reuters

Bankrupt PG&E wins fight for October claims filing deadline - Reuters: PG&E Corp won court approval on Wednesday for setting Oct. 21 as the deadline for filing claims in its bankruptcy, overcoming a bid for a Jan. 31, 2020 deadline by a committee for victims of the wildfires that forced the power provider to seek Chapter 11 protection.

PG&E Creditors Seek Permission to Offer a Reorganization Plan - Barron's

PG&E Creditors Seek Permission to Offer a Reorganization Plan - Barron's: PG&E creditors—including Pimco, Elliott Management, and Oaktree Capital—are seeking to file their own reorganization plan to jump-start the process. The court will hear arguments about their request on July 23.

PG&E Needs New Money, Not New Obligations - The Washington Post

PG&E Needs New Money, Not New Obligations - The Washington Post: The utility’s plan for exiting bankruptcy would put too much burden on ratepayers.

PG&E likely barred from new path for raising rates due to 2017 fires - SFChronicle.com

PG&E likely barred from new path for raising rates due to 2017 fires - SFChronicle.com: The “stress test” approved by the California Public Utilities Commission is designed to determine how much of a burden the utility can bear on its own before passing costs along to customers. It was created because of a law passed in response to the 2017 Wine Country fires.

IBEW 1245 Responds to News of PG&E Restructuring Plan Proposed by Lenders

IBEW 1245 Responds to News of PG&E Restructuring Plan Proposed by Lenders: In response to the news that broke today regarding a PG&E restructuring plan being proposed by an ad-hoc committee of lenders, IBEW 1245 Business Manager Tom Dalzell issued the following statement: “We will give serious consideration to any restructuring plan that improves safety, compensates fire victims, continues the transition to a green economy and protects... [Read More]

California Public Utilities Commission approves PG&E's wildfire mitigation plan - Story | KTVU

California Public Utilities Commission approves PG&E's wildfire mitigation plan - Story | KTVU

Wildfire victims must file claims against PG&E by Oct. 21, judge says - SFChronicle.com

Wildfire victims must file claims against PG&E by Oct. 21, judge says - SFChronicle.com

PG&E Receives Court Approval of Bar Date; Will Provide Broad Public Notice of Process for Filing Claims

PG&E Receives Court Approval of Bar Date; Will Provide Broad Public Notice of Process for Filing Claims

Pg&E Bondholders Seek Right To Submit Financial Reorganization Plan - SFGate

Pg&E Bondholders Seek Right To Submit Financial Reorganization Plan - SFGate: SAN FRANCISCO (BCN)

A group of PG&E Co. bondholders asked a federal bankruptcy judge in San Francisco on Tuesday for the right to submit a $30 billion financial reorganization plan for the utility.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali will hold a hearing on July 23 on the group's request for termination of the time period when PG&E is the only entity allowed to submit a reorganization plan.

The investment companies said in a filing that PG&E is working at a "sluggish pace" and hasn't submitted its own plan after more than five months in bankruptcy court.

The bondholders' proposed plan would provide $30 billion in new investment, much of it in exchange for company stock, to pay the utility's debts, pay $16 billion in wildfire claims and contribute $4 billion to a fund for future wildfire claims.

It also calls for "rebranding and renaming" the utility. Employees would be given 60 days to recommend new names and if none of the recommendations is chosen, the proposed new name would be "Golden State Power Light & Gas Co."

The bondholders said, "The need to exit bankruptcy is paramount" and said the proposal could enable PG&E to leave its Chapter 11 bankruptcy by the en

Fossil Fuels Still Dominate U.S. Electricity Generation Picture - Bloomberg

Fossil Fuels Still Dominate U.S. Electricity Generation Picture - Bloomberg: Renewables topped coal in electricity generation for the first time in April, but they still have a long way to go to catch natural gas.

Fears emerge about the safety of Turkey’s Russian-built nuclear power plant

Fears emerge about the safety of Turkey’s Russian-built nuclear power plant: Reports of cracks appearing in the foundations of Turkey’s €18 billion Russian-made Akkuyu nuclear power plant have caused major concerns about the overall safety of the facility, located near the Turkish Mediterranean coast.

Construction of the Mersin plant began in April 2018. It is located nea

Gen IV nuclear reactors on the rise as new clean energy alternative No views | One America News Network

Gen IV nuclear reactors on the rise as new clean energy alternative No views | One America News Network: Breaking News, Latest News and Current News from OANN.com. Breaking news and video. Latest Current News: U.S., World, Entertainment, Health, Business, Technology, Politics, Sports.

EU may ease regulations on food from Japan's nuclear disaster region - Reuters

EU may ease regulations on food from Japan's nuclear disaster region - Reuters: The European Union proposed on Thursday easing restrictions on imports of some food from Japanese regions hit by the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011, Japanese officials said.

Hackers target Russia’s defense, nuclear power industry secrets - World - TASS

Hackers target Russia’s defense, nuclear power industry secrets - World - TASS: According to a cyber security official, the United States is the main source of threat to information security

US Senate panel takes up thorny issue of nuclear waste - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper

US Senate panel takes up thorny issue of nuclear waste - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper: A congressional panel is scheduled to hear from experts as it weighs legislation aimed at tackling the decades-old problem of how to handle spent nuclear fuel ...

How will Diablo Canyon nuclear closure affect SLO CA economy? | San Luis Obispo Tribune

How will Diablo Canyon nuclear closure affect SLO CA economy? | San Luis Obispo Tribune

Industry super urges Australia to consider the nuclear power option - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Industry super urges Australia to consider the nuclear power option - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): Nuclear reactors should be considered as a realistic option to confront Australia's deepening energy crisis, according to a study from industry superannuation's chief lobby group.

Daily on Energy, presented by FreedomWorks: Republicans pressure nuclear watchdog to speed up small reactor push

Daily on Energy, presented by FreedomWorks: Republicans pressure nuclear watchdog to speed up small reactor push

A Peek Inside the KSU Nuclear Reactor | Electronic Design

A Peek Inside the KSU Nuclear Reactor | Electronic Design

Graham sells commercial nuclear biz to Hayward Tyler - Power Engineering

Graham sells commercial nuclear biz to Hayward Tyler - Power Engineering: Graham, focused on design and manufacturing of equipment for oil refining, petrochemical and defense industries, put its Energy Steel commercial nuclear division up for sale in March.

How will Diablo Canyon nuclear closure affect SLO CA economy? | San Luis Obispo Tribune

How will Diablo Canyon nuclear closure affect SLO CA economy? | San Luis Obispo Tribune: A Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant closure economic impact study shows San Luis Obispo County’s economy will decrease by $801 million. California Public Utilities Commission study was required by Senate Bill 968.

Ohio Senate panel rolls back proposed nuclear plant subsidies - cleveland.com

Ohio Senate panel rolls back proposed nuclear plant subsidies - cleveland.com

Russia gets operating licence for floating plant - World Nuclear News

Russia gets operating licence for floating plant - World Nuclear News: Russia's Rosenergoatom has received an operating licence for its floating nuclear power plant, Akademik Lomonosov, from the country's regulator Rostechnadzor. The facility is 144 metres in length, 30 metres wide and has a displacement of 21,000 tonnes. It has two 35 MWe KLT-40S reactors.

French public sees continued use of nuclear energy - World Nuclear News

French public sees continued use of nuclear energy - World Nuclear News: The majority of French people believe nuclear energy will continue to play a significant role in the country's future energy mix, according to the results of a public opinion poll conducted by BVA on behalf of Orano. However, the study identified misconceptions about the costs and benefits of nuclear energy.

International Energy Agency (IEA) says we need nuclear | Energy Central

International Energy Agency (IEA) says we need nuclear | Energy Central

Emerging Negative Effects of Climate Change - Part 2, Stuck Again | The Energy Collective Daily


Emerging Negative Effects of Climate Change - Part 2, Stuck Again | The Energy Collective Daily

Link to The Energy Collective Network

VIDEO: Realizing the nuclear future | ANS Nuclear Cafe

VIDEO: Realizing the nuclear future | ANS Nuclear Cafe

The Value of Nuclear – 2019 ANS Annual Meeting Opening Plenary | ANS Nuclear Cafe

The Value of Nuclear – 2019 ANS Annual Meeting Opening Plenary | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Introducing Nuclear Power to a Five-Year-Old | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Introducing Nuclear Power to a Five-Year-Old | ANS Nuclear Cafe

RadioNuclear 22: HBO’s Chernobyl: A Setback or Opportunity? | ANS Nuclear Cafe

RadioNuclear 22: HBO’s Chernobyl: A Setback or Opportunity? | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Benefits of nuclear power

Benefits of nuclear power

Saudi Arabia must OK nonproliferation standard - U.S. energy secretary - Reuters

Saudi Arabia must OK nonproliferation standard - U.S. energy secretary - Reuters: Saudi Arabia must commit to a broad international monitoring programme of nuclear power facilities if it develops nuclear power reactors with technology from the United States, U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry told lawmakers on Tuesday.

Russia Allows World's First Floating Nuclear Power Plant to Start Work - Rosatom - Sputnik International

Russia Allows World's First Floating Nuclear Power Plant to Start Work - Rosatom - Sputnik International: MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Russian government watchdog has allowed the world's first floating nuclear power plant (NPP), Akademik Lomonosov, to start work, Rosatom nuclear energy corporation said.

Have No Fear for Atomic Energy? – Eugene Weekly

Have No Fear for Atomic Energy? – Eugene Weekly

Local leaders and advocates of green nuclear energy react to Diablo Canyon closure impact report | KSBY.com

Local leaders and advocates of green nuclear energy react to Diablo Canyon closure impact report | KSBY.com: There are still some other unknowns like what will happen to the current employees.

Senate's new nuclear bailout bill would keep renewable energy programs - Business - The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus, OH

Senate's new nuclear bailout bill would keep renewable energy programs - Business - The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus, OH

Ohio Senate set to make over energy bill

Ohio Senate set to make over energy bill: A controversial energy bill will likely get a big makeover this week in the Ohio Senate, with change...

Ohio Senate panel rolls back proposed nuclear plant subsidies - cleveland.com

Ohio Senate panel rolls back proposed nuclear plant subsidies - cleveland.com: An Ohio Senate committee on Wednesday moved to scale back proposed nuclear and keep the state’s clean-energy mandates – though it would significantly rein them in.

Rewritten bill would provide $150 million to nuclear plants | Toledo Blade

Rewritten bill would provide $150 million to nuclear plants | Toledo Blade: COLUMBUS — Dropping the pretense that the discussion was not about a bailout, the Ohio Senate is looking at a plan to send FirstEnergy Solutions up to $150 ...

Oyster Creek License Transfer Approved Amid Questions Of Process | Lacey, NJ Patch

Oyster Creek License Transfer Approved Amid Questions Of Process | Lacey, NJ Patch: Oyster Creek License Transfer Approved - Lacey, NJ - An NRC spokesperson said Holtec's quicker fuel-cooling system can withstand flooding and storm surges.

NRC Taking Comments on Vermont's Agreement State Request -- Occupational Health & Safety

NRC Taking Comments on Vermont's Agreement State Request -- Occupational Health & Safety: Under the proposed agreement, Vermont would accept responsibility for licensing, rulemaking, inspection, and enforcement activities related to industrial, medical, and academic uses of radioactive material. However, by law, NRC would retain jurisdiction over the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant.

Daily on Energy, presented by FreedomWorks: Republicans pressure nuclear watchdog to speed up small reactor push

Daily on Energy, presented by FreedomWorks: Republicans pressure nuclear watchdog to speed up small reactor push: Subscribe today to the Washington Examiner magazine and get Washington Briefing: politics and policy stories that will keep you up to date with what's going on in Washington. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Just $1.00 an issue!

A Peek Inside the KSU Nuclear Reactor | Power Electronics

A Peek Inside the KSU Nuclear Reactor | Power Electronics: Paul Rako had the opportunity to tour KSU’s “TRIGA” nuclear reactor, which serves an educational facility for students and researchers alike.

NRC to hold public meeting in Vermont | Vermont Business Magazine

NRC to hold public meeting in Vermont | Vermont Business Magazine

PG&E's lenders offer billions, new name to rebrand utility

PG&E's lenders offer billions, new name to rebrand utility


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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

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Aaron Rupar on Twitter: "After spending roughly 30 minutes attacking China, Trump now says Vietnam is "almost the single worst abuser of everybody" and indicates he's considering tariffs on Vietnamese goods as well.… https://t.co/rS9qDqH3q3"

Aaron Rupar on Twitter: "After spending roughly 30 minutes attacking China, Trump now says Vietnam is "almost the single worst abuser of everybody" and indicates he's considering tariffs on Vietnamese goods as well.… https://t.co/rS9qDqH3q3": “After spending roughly 30 minutes attacking China, Trump now says Vietnam is "almost the single worst abuser of everybody" and indicates he's considering tariffs on Vietnamese goods as well. https://t.co/X5NsaVxd3E”

How America’s biggest renewable-energy power line failed

How America’s biggest renewable-energy power line failed



https://www.axios.com/michael-skelly-renewable-energy-powerline-superpower-fc48b149-60f2-4c34-9621-ae489017b605.html?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202019-06-26%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:21611%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive

Split up? Increase oversight? Eliminate holding company? PG&E's future is now open for comment | Utility Dive

Split up? Increase oversight? Eliminate holding company? PG&E's future is now open for comment | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.

PG&E bondholders propose $30B reorganization plan, new name: Report | Utility Dive

PG&E bondholders propose $30B reorganization plan, new name: Report | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.

CGN enters South America's lucrative clean energy market - Chinadaily.com.cn

CGN enters South America's lucrative clean energy market - Chinadaily.com.cn: China General Nuclear Power Corp, one of the country's largest nuclear power companies, has signed an agreement with Italian energy giant Enel for a 100 percent equity purchase of its Gamma new energy project in Brazil, a sign that CGN is entering the clean energy market in South America.

As Coal Fades in the U.S., Natural Gas Becomes the Climate Battleground - The New York Times

As Coal Fades in the U.S., Natural Gas Becomes the Climate Battleground - The New York Times

Bechtel, Deep Isolation Seal Cooperation Agreement - ExchangeMonitor

Bechtel, Deep Isolation Seal Cooperation Agreement - ExchangeMonitor: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.

Saudi Arabia must OK nonproliferation standard: U.S. energy secretary - Reuters

Saudi Arabia must OK nonproliferation standard: U.S. energy secretary - Reuters: Saudi Arabia must commit to a broad international monitoring program of nuclear power facilities if it develops nuclear power reactors with technology from the United States, U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry told lawmakers on Tuesday.

China Eyes 30 "New Silk Road" Nuclear Reactors By 2030

China Eyes 30 "New Silk Road" Nuclear Reactors By 2030



https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/China-Eyes-30-New-Silk-Road-Nuclear-Reactors-By-2030.html

The Hiding Place: Inside the World's First Long-Term Storage Facility for Highly Radioactive Nuclear Waste - Pacific Standard

The Hiding Place: Inside the World's First Long-Term Storage Facility for Highly Radioactive Nuclear Waste - Pacific Standard: An excerpt from Robert Macfarlane's new book Underland.

Perry assures Congress of commitment to energy research - Houston Chronicle

Perry assures Congress of commitment to energy research - Houston Chronicle: House Republicans and Democrats questioned Tuesday Energy Secretary Rick Perry's commitment to research to energy research, following the Trump administration's proposed budget cuts to those programs.

Nuclear bailout bill still in Senate committee as utility's deadline looms - Business - The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus, OH

Nuclear bailout bill still in Senate committee as utility's deadline looms - Business - The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus, OH

Nuclear Energy Just Isn’t Competitive In The U.S. | OilPrice.com

Nuclear Energy Just Isn’t Competitive In The U.S. | OilPrice.com: Nuclear energy has lost its competitive edge thanks to falling subsidies and soaring storage costs, but can it return to the race?

Judge Stays MOX Plant Lawsuit as Settlement Nears - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Judge Stays MOX Plant Lawsuit as Settlement Nears - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.

SC lawmakers tell Santee Cooper it will need to pay up to $15M for consultants | Business | postandcourier.com

SC lawmakers tell Santee Cooper it will need to pay up to $15M for consultants | Business | postandcourier.com: Sen. Hugh Leatherman sent a letter to the utility's leadership informing them that they could be asked to foot a large part of the costs for at least two outside

Utility plans $478M work at nuclear plant, wants rate hike

Utility plans $478M work at nuclear plant, wants rate hike: BRIDGMAN, Mich. (AP) — A utility is planning $478 million in infrastructure improvements at Cook Nuclear Plant in southwestern Michigan and is asking for higher rates to help pay for...

New Coatings Protect Against Radiological Contaminants - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

New Coatings Protect Against Radiological Contaminants - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

NRC Approves Clinch River Site Review - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

NRC Approves Clinch River Site Review - 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.

Utility Plans $478M Cook Plant Improvements - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

Utility Plans $478M Cook Plant Improvements - 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.

Russia extends fuel supply to Armenian plant - World Nuclear News

Russia extends fuel supply to Armenian plant - World Nuclear News: TVEL and Haykakan Atomayin Electrakayan - Armenian Nuclear Power Plant - have signed contractual documents for supplies of Russian nuclear fuel in 2019-2020. TVEL, the nuclear fuel manufacturer subsidiary of Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, said that a stock of fresh nuclear fuel had already been provided to the site of the power plant in Metsamor in compliance with a supplement signed in 2017 to their general contract.

IAEA reports on verification activities in 2018 - World Nuclear News

IAEA reports on verification activities in 2018 - World Nuclear News: The amount of nuclear material around the world subject to safeguards increased in 2018, continuing a trend from previous years, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency's latest Safeguards Statement.

Nuclear industry calls for teamwork in meeting EU climate targets - World Nuclear News

Nuclear industry calls for teamwork in meeting EU climate targets - World Nuclear News: Representatives from the nuclear industry have today issued a manifesto outlining what steps need to be taken in order to achieve a decarbonised Europe by 2050. The target can be met, they say, but only if the European Union works in partnership with them.

Speech: The sustainability of used nuclear fuel management - World Nuclear News

Speech: The sustainability of used nuclear fuel management - World Nuclear News: World Nuclear Association was invited to present this week at the opening of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s International Conference on the Management of Spent Fuel from Nuclear Power Reactors, Learning from the Past, Enabling the Future. Mikhail Baryshnikov (TENEX) and Cecile Evans (Orano), chair and deputy chair of the Sustainable Used Fuel Management Working Group, share the industry’s message.

Visualizing Fayetteville (AR) oil & gas production (through March 2019) | The Energy Collective Daily

Visualizing Fayetteville (AR) oil & gas production (through March 2019) | The Energy Collective Daily

Link to The Energy Collective Network

A Plausible Scenario for Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Energy Plan; Goodbye US AP1000, Hello China Hualong One via Pakistan | Neutron Bytes

A Plausible Scenario for Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Energy Plan; Goodbye US AP1000, Hello China Hualong One via Pakistan | Neutron Bytes: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has long maintained that if it doesn’t get what it wants from a US 123 Agreement for export of nuclear reactor technologies, it has other options including buying …

Much Ado About Saudi Research Reactor; Justified or Not? | Neutron Bytes

Much Ado About Saudi Research Reactor; Justified or Not? | Neutron Bytes: There’s been lots of excitement and alarms among the cable news chatterboxes, but what is the real story about it? Saudi Arabia is reported to be nearing completion of a research reactor. It’…

Perry in Tough Talks with KSA Over Terms for 123 Agreement | Neutron Bytes

Perry in Tough Talks with KSA Over Terms for 123 Agreement | Neutron Bytes: U.S. anchors on nonproliferation goals in talks over exports of nuclear energy technologies to Saudi Arabia Getting to “yes” appears to be still a long ways off  in the ongoing negotiat…

Saudi Arabia must OK nonproliferation standard: U.S. energy secretary - Reuters

Saudi Arabia must OK nonproliferation standard: U.S. energy secretary - Reuters: Saudi Arabia must commit to a broad international monitoring program of nuclear power facilities if it develops nuclear power reactors with technology from the United States, U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry told lawmakers on Tuesday.

Huge expectations from Saudi crown prince’s Korea visit | Arab News

Huge expectations from Saudi crown prince’s Korea visit | Arab News: SEOUL: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is due to meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday to discuss wider economic ties between the two countries, according to the presidential office. The crown prince’s visit to South Korea is the first by an heir to the throne of the world’s largest oil exporter since then-Crown Prince Abdullah’s tour in 1998.

Questions on obstruction | Letters To Editor | chronicleonline.com

Questions on obstruction | Letters To Editor | chronicleonline.com: According to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the U.S. imports 90% of its nuclear fuel. Eighteen percent of this comes from Russia. Their source is deactivated nuclear warheads, in compliance with

Decommissioning method shift at Fort Calhoun Station picks up speed, lowers price | Public | enterprisepub.com

Decommissioning method shift at Fort Calhoun Station picks up speed, lowers price | Public | enterprisepub.com: Decommissioning of the Fort Calhoun Station (FCS) nuclear plant has accelerated and become nearly $200 million cheaper since the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) board shifted its decommissioning method last

NRC Approves License Transfer for Oyster Creek Plant

NRC Approves License Transfer for Oyster Creek Plant

The commission's order approving the license transfer takes effect immediately, but the license transfer won't be finalized until the successful completion of the transaction involving Exelon, OCEP, and HDI.


https://ohsonline.com/articles/2019/06/25/nrc-approves-license-transfer-for-oyster-creek-plant.aspx?admgarea=news

PG&E creditors propose $30 billion bankruptcy plan - Daily Energy Insider

PG&E creditors propose $30 billion bankruptcy plan - Daily Energy Insider: A group of major creditors in Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) said they had put together a reorganization plan that would bring the venerable utility out of bankruptcy by the end of the year ... Read More »

Pacific Gas & Electric's creditors have proposed a billion plan to emerge from bankruptcy, while Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a billion utility wildfire insurance fund.

Pacific Gas & Electric's creditors have proposed a billion plan to emerge from bankruptcy, while Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a billion utility wildfire insurance fund.: The steps needed to pull PG&E out of bankruptcy and backstop California’s utilities from future wildfire liabilities are beginning to come into focus.

PG&E Leverage Over Power Makers Threatened by Ohio Utility Spat

PG&E Leverage Over Power Makers Threatened by Ohio Utility Spat: A spat between between Ohio electric companies is threatening to strip bankrupt utility PG&E Corp. of its right to get out of overpriced power contracts.

PG&E creditors push for rival Pimco-led restructuring plan - SFGate

PG&E creditors push for rival Pimco-led restructuring plan - SFGate

PG&E bondholders propose bankruptcy exit plan worth up to $30 bln - Reuters

PG&E bondholders propose bankruptcy exit plan worth up to $30 bln - Reuters: A committee of bondholders of PG&E Corp's utility unit on Tuesday proposed a bankruptcy reorganization plan that would inject up to $30 billion to help the California power provider emerge from Chapter 11 and pay off its liability from wildfires.

PG&E bondholders propose competing bankruptcy plan - Nasdaq.com

PG&E bondholders propose competing bankruptcy plan - Nasdaq.com: June 25- A committee of bondholders of PG&E Corp's utility unit on Tuesday proposed filing a bankruptcy reorganization plan that would inject up to.

Bay Area Businesses Balk At Possible PG&E Power Outages During Wildfire Season – CBS San Francisco

Bay Area Businesses Balk At Possible PG&E Power Outages During Wildfire Season – CBS San Francisco

Manteca wants to break away from PG&E because of potential power shutoffs. But how likely is that to happen? | abc10.com

Manteca wants to break away from PG&E because of potential power shutoffs. But how likely is that to happen? | abc10.com: Manteca, Ripon and Escalon want to break up with PG&E and get with the South San Joaquin Irrigation District for their electricity. It's been a long battle.

PG&E Creditors Push for Rival Pimco-Led Restructuring Plan

PG&E Creditors Push for Rival Pimco-Led Restructuring Plan

PG&E bondholders propose bankruptcy exit plan worth up to $30 billion

PG&E bondholders propose bankruptcy exit plan worth up to $30 billion

PG&E’s lenders offer a $30-billion bankruptcy exit plan and a new name - Los Angeles Times

PG&E’s lenders offer a $30-billion bankruptcy exit plan and a new name - Los Angeles Times

Ohio Senate struggles to revise nuclear subsidy bill amid intense political maneuvering | Utility Dive

Ohio Senate struggles to revise nuclear subsidy bill amid intense political maneuvering | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.

Deadline nears on nuclear plant rescue | Toledo Blade

Deadline nears on nuclear plant rescue | Toledo Blade: COLUMBUS — It’s crunch time if lawmakers plan to get a bill to Gov. Mike DeWine to rescue Ohio’s two nuclear power plants before they go home for the ...

Letters: Trump asking foxes to guard one dangerous hen house – Chico Enterprise-Record

Letters: Trump asking foxes to guard one dangerous hen house – Chico Enterprise-Record: How many of you Trump supporters think it’s a good idea to have fewer nuclear power plant inspections?   Even better, who thinks PG&E should be entrusted with those nuclear plant safety checks?…

Letters: Trump asking foxes to guard one dangerous hen house – Chico Enterprise-Record

Letters: Trump asking foxes to guard one dangerous hen house – Chico Enterprise-Record: How many of you Trump supporters think it’s a good idea to have fewer nuclear power plant inspections?   Even better, who thinks PG&E should be entrusted with those nuclear plant safety checks?…

Our View: Solving puzzle of nuclear waste | Editorial | syvnews.com

Our View: Solving puzzle of nuclear waste | Editorial | syvnews.com: Some months ago we wrote about the shutting-down process for PG&E’s Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, which the company has initiated.

California Wildfire Legislation, Regulatory Reform Said Near

California Wildfire Legislation, Regulatory Reform Said Near



https://www.naturalgasintel.com/articles/118768-california-wildfire-legislation-regulatory-reform-said-near

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Arms Dealers and Lobbyists Get Rich as Yemen Burns | The American Conservative

Arms Dealers and Lobbyists Get Rich as Yemen Burns | The American Conservative: See the Top 4 U.S. contractors' profits explode, all while their weapons have been used against civilian targets for years.

Safety report OK for local nuclear site - News - Oakridger - Oak Ridge, TN - Oak Ridge, TN

Safety report OK for local nuclear site - News - Oakridger - Oak Ridge, TN - Oak Ridge, TN

Can International Institutions Stop a U.S.-Iran War? – LobeLog

Can International Institutions Stop a U.S.-Iran War? – LobeLog

'Time for sensible discussion about nuclear power' | Tweed Daily News

'Time for sensible discussion about nuclear power' | Tweed Daily News: Tweed doctor says the energy source should be discussed.

Radioactive waste storage facility to be built at nuclear plant in Ukraine - Xinhua | English.news.cn

Radioactive waste storage facility to be built at nuclear plant in Ukraine - Xinhua | English.news.cn

Senate confirms Baranwal as new DOE nuclear energy chief | Local News | postregister.com

Senate confirms Baranwal as new DOE nuclear energy chief | Local News | postregister.com: The U.S. Senate voted 86-5 on Thursday to confirm Rita Baranwal as assistant secretary of energy for nuclear energy.

PG&E Corp. (PCG) Would Contribute $4B to State Wildfire Fund Under Plan, Plan Provides for $30B in New Money to PG&E - Bloomberg

PG&E Corp. (PCG) Would Contribute $4B to State Wildfire Fund Under Plan, Plan Provides for $30B in New Money to PG&E - Bloomberg

PG&E bondholders propose bankruptcy reorganization plan worth up to $30 billion - Reuters

PG&E bondholders propose bankruptcy reorganization plan worth up to $30 billion - Reuters: A committee of bondholders of PG&E Corp's utility unit on Tuesday proposed a bankruptcy reorganization plan that would inject up to $30 billion, primarily equity, to help the California power provider emerge from Chapter 11 and address its liability from wildfires.

If Elliott Wins, PG&E Would Change Name to Golden State - Bloomberg

If Elliott Wins, PG&E Would Change Name to Golden State - Bloomberg: The bankrupt California utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric Co. may end up having something in common with the Golden State Warriors if some of the company’s creditors get their way.

PG&E creditors push for rival Pimco-led restructuring plan - SFGate

PG&E creditors push for rival Pimco-led restructuring plan - SFGate: A group of creditors angling for control of PG&E Corp. is pushing to scuttle the bankrupt utility's $31 billion restructuring plan.
An ad hoc committee of unsecured lenders filed a motion to terminate the period of exclusivity that PG&E has to file a plan for emerging from Chapter 11, according to a court filing Tuesday. That period ends on Sept 26. While it is in effect nobody else can submit a reorganization plan.
The creditor group, led by Pacific Investment Management Co., Elliott Management Corp. and Davidson Kempner Capital Management, wants to end it now so they can put forth their own plan that would see the California power company emerge from bankruptcy by the end of 2019 or shortly after. That plan would inject up to $30 billion of new money into PG&E.
"The need to exit bankruptcy expeditiously is paramount," the creditors said in the filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in San Francisco. "It has been five months since the petition date, and a new wildfire season has already begun."
A representative for PG&E didn't respond to a request for comment.
PG&E rose as much as 2.5% on the news. The shares gained 1.5% to $21.99 at 12:42 p.m. in New York trading, giving the c

Power play could reduce fire risk | Mail Tribune

Power play could reduce fire risk | Mail Tribune: Pacific Power may shut off electricity in parts of Jackson and Josephine counties when wildfire danger spikes. Concern about the plan has prompted officials in both counties to meet with Pacific Power. In Jackson County, areas around Ashland, Shady Cove, Prospect, Butte Falls, the Applegate Valley and the town of Rogue River face a higher risk of utility-sparked wildfires igniting and spreading into catastrophic wildfires, according to Pacific Power.

Devastation done to our forests | TheUnion.com

Devastation done to our forests | TheUnion.com: IF PG&E and the county are supposed to be clearing “county maintained roads,” then why in the “h___” are they clear cutting Casci Road and Casci Court? County maintained

Farmers fearful more power shutoffs will affect crop storage, processing – Daily Democrat

Farmers fearful more power shutoffs will affect crop storage, processing – Daily Democrat

Insurance Companies Say They're Not Allowed to Plan for the ‘New Normal’ of Intense Wildfires - Voice of San Diego

Insurance Companies Say They're Not Allowed to Plan for the ‘New Normal’ of Intense Wildfires - Voice of San Diego: Insurance companies says state regulators aren’t letting them plan for climate change and the so-called “new normal” of intense wildfires. They warn of price spikes and more people being denied coverage. Regulators worry the industry’s models aren’t credible, and could be manipulated to overcharge consumers.

Divergence in PG&E bonds, equities reflects uncertainty, analysts say - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha

Divergence in PG&E bonds, equities reflects uncertainty, analysts say - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha

PG&E found wind damage on equipment it shut off as wildfire precaution – Chico Enterprise-Record

PG&E found wind damage on equipment it shut off as wildfire precaution – Chico Enterprise-Record: Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. says it found damage from fallen trees and branches on the equipment it shut off in the Sierra foothills on June 8 and 9 during exceptionally hot and windy weather.

PG&E Bond Prices Jump, While Shares Fall - WSJ

PG&E Bond Prices Jump, While Shares Fall - WSJ: PG&E bond prices surged in heavy trading even as shares declined, a divergence that some analysts said reflects uncertainty about how much new equity the bankrupt utility needs to raise to address claims tied to past and future wildfires.

PG&E cuts down stunned homeowner's trees for fire mitigation | abc7news.com

PG&E cuts down stunned homeowner's trees for fire mitigation | abc7news.com: Patrick Alexander's 70-year-old trees are now stumps and debris -- after PG&E agreed to trim them.

PG&E says inspections coming soon – Paradise Post

PG&E says inspections coming soon – Paradise Post: PG&E’s announced on Friday that contractors will perform routine gas meter inspections in Shasta County starting next week and in Butte and Glenn counties in July and August. The company noted …

Korea Reduced to a Subcontractor for Maintenance of UAE Nuclear Plant - 비즈니스코리아 - BusinessKorea

Korea Reduced to a Subcontractor for Maintenance of UAE Nuclear Plant - 비즈니스코리아 - BusinessKorea: South Korea has failed to conclude an exclusive contract with the United Arab Emirates for maintenance of the Barakah nuclear power plant.Team Korea, a consortium formed by Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) and KEPCO KPS, signed a long-term maintenance services agreement (LTMSA) with Nawah En

'The next wave of innovation': Nuclear reactors of the future are small and modular | CBC News

'The next wave of innovation': Nuclear reactors of the future are small and modular | CBC News: The federal government thinks small modular reactors (SMR) that generate nuclear power will play a critical role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and moving Canada toward a low-carbon future. Here’s what you need to know about them.

cbc.ca/news/business/nuclear-power-small-modular-reactor-1.5188048

cbc.ca/news/business/nuclear-power-small-modular-reactor-1.5188048

Rick Perry Has Somehow Become Trump’s Most Stable Cabinet Member

Rick Perry Has Somehow Become Trump’s Most Stable Cabinet Member

China Eyes 30 "New Silk Road" Nuclear Reactors By 2030 | OilPrice.com

China Eyes 30 "New Silk Road" Nuclear Reactors By 2030 | OilPrice.com: A senior Chinese official and former chairman of the state-owned China National Nuclear Corporation, Wang Shoujun, said that the country needs to give more support to its nuclear programs and take advantage of "the opportunities provided by the Belt and Road Initiative

Podcast Interview With Desmond Wheatley, President, CEO, and Chairman, Envision Solar - Episode 25 | Energy Central | The Energy Collective Daily

Podcast Interview With Desmond Wheatley, President, CEO, and Chairman, Envision Solar - Episode 25 | Energy Central | The Energy Collective Daily

Link to The Energy Collective Network

Extended operation of Forsmark units approved - World Nuclear News

Extended operation of Forsmark units approved - World Nuclear News: Units 1 and 2 of the Forsmark nuclear power plant can be operated safely for a further 10 years, until 2028, taking them beyond their initial 40-year planned operation, the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority said yesterday.

IAEA mission finds robust security regime in Belgium - World Nuclear News

IAEA mission finds robust security regime in Belgium - World Nuclear News: Belgium's nuclear security regime is robust, an international team of experts has concluded after a two-week follow-up review led by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Work starts on Finnish fuel encapsulation plant - World Nuclear News

Work starts on Finnish fuel encapsulation plant - World Nuclear News: Finnish waste management company Posiva today announced the start of construction of the used fuel encapsulation plant at the Olkiluoto site in western Finland. Installation of the necessary systems within the underground disposal chambers is also set to begin soon.

How (un)profitable are Ohio’s two nuclear plants? FirstEnergy Solutions says it can’t tell the public


How (un)profitable are Ohio’s two nuclear plants? FirstEnergy Solutions says it can’t tell the public


https://www.cleveland.com/open/2019/06/how-unprofitable-are-ohios-two-nuclear-plants-firstenergy-solutions-says-it-cant-tell-the-public.html?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202019-06-25%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:21584%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive

Ohio Senate struggles to revise nuclear subsidy bill amid intense political maneuvering


Ohio Senate struggles to revise nuclear subsidy bill amid intense political maneuvering


https://www.utilitydive.com/news/ohio-senate-struggles-to-revise-nuclear-subsidy-bill-amid-intense-political/557562/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202019-06-25%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:21584%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive

PSEG Power could lose $415M on exit from 2 Pennsylvania coal plants | Utility Dive

PSEG Power could lose $415M on exit from 2 Pennsylvania coal plants | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.

Trump official says Ireland should dump peat and coal for nuclear energy

Trump official says Ireland should dump peat and coal for nuclear energy

MINING: Dems fight to yank uranium from critical minerals list -- Monday, June 24, 2019 -- www.eenews.net E&E News -- Start a free trial

MINING: Dems fight to yank uranium from critical minerals list -- Monday, June 24, 2019 -- www.eenews.net E&E News -- Start a free trial: House Natural Resources Committee Democrats will not give up the fight to cross uranium off the Trump administration's list of "critical minerals" without a hearing.

Congress worries that climate change will force the U.S. to pay foreign governments millions. Here’s why. - The Washington Post

Congress worries that climate change will force the U.S. to pay foreign governments millions. Here’s why. - The Washington Post: Melting ice will expose toxic and nuclear waste that has been locked in for decades.

Deep Borehole Nuclear Waste Disposal Just Got A Whole Lot More Likely

Deep Borehole Nuclear Waste Disposal Just Got A Whole Lot More Likely: Deep Isolation announced partnering with nuclear giant Bechtel to bring their technology for nuclear waste disposal to fruition. It uses fracking to put nuclear waste in two-mile-long tunnels, a mile below the Earth’s surface, where they’ll be surrounded by a very tight rock called shale.

2020 Candidates Views on Nuclear Power: A Voter’s Guide - POLITICO

2020 Candidates Views on Nuclear Power: A Voter’s Guide - POLITICO: Here’s what all the presidential candidates would do about Nuclear Power.

Concrete expert to speak on Seabrook Station | Local News | newburyportnews.com

Concrete expert to speak on Seabrook Station | Local News | newburyportnews.com

Congressman Wants Full-Time NRC Inspector at SONGS - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Congressman Wants Full-Time NRC Inspector at SONGS - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

NUCLEAR: Senators to review drive toward interim storage -- Monday, June 24, 2019 -- www.eenews.net E&E News -- Start a free trial

NUCLEAR: Senators to review drive toward interim storage -- Monday, June 24, 2019 -- www.eenews.net E&E News -- Start a free trial: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will gather this week to look at legislation that would break the nation's nuclear waste logjam through the authorization of interim storage.

California governor proposes safety steps for utilities | Energy Central

California governor proposes safety steps for utilities | Energy Central

PG&E Boards of Directors Reaffirm Commitment to Operational Excellence, Further Reducing Wildfire Risk and Expeditious Compensation of Wildfire Victims | Energy Central

PG&E Boards of Directors Reaffirm Commitment to Operational Excellence, Further Reducing Wildfire Risk and Expeditious Compensation of Wildfire Victims | Energy Central

To reduce wildfires and save utilities, Newsom wants $10.5 billion from ratepayers | Energy Central

To reduce wildfires and save utilities, Newsom wants $10.5 billion from ratepayers | Energy Central

Russia Leads China in New Reactor Builds for Export

Russia Leads China in New Reactor Builds for Export



https://neutronbytes.com/2019/06/23/russia-leads-china-in-new-reactor-builds/

Dear President Trump, Let’s Talk About Iran – Foreign Policy

Dear President Trump, Let’s Talk About Iran – Foreign Policy: An open letter to the U.S. president on how to deal with the Islamic Republic—and his own administration.

Monday, June 24, 2019

Opinion | Nuclear Power Can Save the World - The New York Times

Opinion | Nuclear Power Can Save the World - The New York Times: Expanding the technology is the fastest way to slash greenhouse gas emissions and decarbonize the economy.

PG&E to waft $31 billion bankruptcy restructuring plan on wildfire claims

PG&E to waft $31 billion bankruptcy restructuring plan on wildfire claims: US utility provider, PG&E Corp., headquartered in San Francisco, had been exploring an option to float a $31 billion bankruptcy reform plan which would be including at least two funds to cover past and future wildfire claims

Mediator Proposal Best Practices | Merge Mediation Group - JDSupra

Mediator Proposal Best Practices | Merge Mediation Group - JDSupra: On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, a group of nine California counties and cities announced that they and PG&E had accepted a mediator’s proposal of $415 million to resolve their claims against...

Will the Proposed $21B Wildfire Fund Aid California Utilities?

Will the Proposed $21B Wildfire Fund Aid California Utilities?

Divergence in PG&E bonds, equities reflects uncertainty, analysts say - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha

Divergence in PG&E bonds, equities reflects uncertainty, analysts say - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha: PG&E (PCG) bond prices surged today even as shares stumbled, a divergence that some analysts say reflects uncertainty about how much new equity the bankrup

Trump: War President or Anti-Interventionist? – Patrick J. Buchanan – Official Website

Trump: War President or Anti-Interventionist? – Patrick J. Buchanan – Official Website: Where is the evidence that any such secret program exists? And if it does, why does America not tell the world where Iran's secret nuclear facilities are located and demand immediate inspections?... Visualizing 150 Iranian dead from a missile strike that he had ordered, President Donald Trump recoiled and canceled the strike, a brave decision…

Could Obama’s Iran Playbook Save Trump From War? | The New Republic

Could Obama’s Iran Playbook Save Trump From War? | The New Republic: Lessons from a 2016 naval crisis that could have sunk the nuclear deal and opened a conflict, but didn’t.

When NPR Is More Dangerous than Fox News – LobeLog

When NPR Is More Dangerous than Fox News – LobeLog: by Robert Wright When military conflict between the United States and Iran seems to be approaching, and you’re trying to get a clear picture of the situation, I’m only half-kidding when I say there…

True facts about Ocean Radiation and the Fukushima Disaster | Deep Sea News

True facts about Ocean Radiation and the Fukushima Disaster | Deep Sea News: On March 11th, 2011 the Tōhoku earthquake and resulting tsunami wreaked havoc on Japan. It also resulted in the largest nuclear disaster since Chernobyl when

Deep Borehole Nuclear Waste Disposal Just Got A Whole Lot More Likely


Deep Borehole Nuclear Waste Disposal Just Got A Whole Lot More Likely



https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2019/06/24/deep-borehole-nuclear-waste-disposal-just-got-a-whole-lot-more-likely/?fbclid=IwAR0PHYL8J-u7Tl5w5QUHWAatUTB1RBeBe2WhK3IKoMJDVAxp26hYULoPimg#7efed6e967c8

2020 Candidates Views on Nuclear Power: A Voter’s Guide - POLITICO

2020 Candidates Views on Nuclear Power: A Voter’s Guide - POLITICO: Here’s what all the presidential candidates would do about Nuclear Power.

The Energy Solution That Should Make Everyone Happy

The Energy Solution That Should Make Everyone Happy: But leftists want to profess more than one heretical view at a time. How about just one?

Michael Shellenberger: To become a leader on energy and the environment, Ohio must save its nuclear plants - Opinion - Akron Beacon Journal - Akron, OH

Michael Shellenberger: To become a leader on energy and the environment, Ohio must save its nuclear plants - Opinion - Akron Beacon Journal - Akron, OH: Today, Ohio has the most competitive industrial electricity prices in the Midwest: 25% lower than prices in Indiana and a full 40% lower than those in Michigan. That’s not an accident — in fact, these low prices are in large part due to the Davis-Besse and Perry nuclear plants, which have grown the state’s diverse energy infrastructure and provided Ohioans with clean, affordable nuclear energy.But without its nuclear plants, the people of Ohio will be more vulnerable to

Korean companies awarded Barakah service agreements - World Nuclear News

Korean companies awarded Barakah service agreements - World Nuclear News: Nawah Energy Company - which will operate the UAE's first nuclear power plant at Barakah - has today signed a long-term maintenance services agreement with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, supported by Kepco Plant Service & Engineering. It has also signed a five-year maintenance service agreement with Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction.

Reactor 'Tihange 2' rebooted after shutdown

Reactor 'Tihange 2' rebooted after shutdown: The Tihange 2 reactor, shut down since August, was restarted today as planned, according to Engie Electrabel's website "Transparency". The Federal Agency for

Why thorium is a safer nuclear option | The Daily Star

Why thorium is a safer nuclear option | The Daily Star

Derailment stirs fears of bringing nuclear waste to Yucca Mountain | Las Vegas Review-Journal

Derailment stirs fears of bringing nuclear waste to Yucca Mountain | Las Vegas Review-Journal: An investigation into a train derailment near Elko is promoting some Nevada officials to warn of the potential danger of transporting nuclear waste to Yucca Mountain.

US leads world in nuclear energy consumption

US leads world in nuclear energy consumption: Country has been top nuclear energy consumer in world since 1971 - Anadolu Agency

Day of reckoning nears for Ohio nuclear bailout bill - cleveland.com

Day of reckoning nears for Ohio nuclear bailout bill - cleveland.com: Next week will be an important one in deciding the fate of Ohio’s two nuclear power plants and the state’s green-energy mandates.

PG&E to float $31 billion restructuring plan: Bloomberg - TODAYonline

PG&E to float $31 billion restructuring plan: Bloomberg - TODAYonline: Power producer PG&E Corp will propose a $31 billion bankruptcy restructuring plan that will include two funds worth a total of $34 billion to cover past and future wildfire claims, Bloomberg reported https://twitter.com/scottdeveau/status/1142117995680030720 on Friday.

If PG&E Wants Newsom's Wildfire Aid, Here's What It Has to Do

If PG&E Wants Newsom's Wildfire Aid, Here's What It Has to Do: (Bloomberg) -- It’s no secret that California Governor Gavin Newsom wants to create a fund that the state’s electric utilities can tap to cover the costs of catastrophic wildfires.

Now, the utilities know what he wants in return.

Insurers on notice after PG&E agrees $1bn Cali settlement | Latest News | Insurance Insider

Insurers on notice after PG&E agrees $1bn Cali settlement | Latest News | Insurance Insider: Californian utility PG&E has agreed to pay 18 public entities a collective $1bn to settle a series of wildfire claims ahead of its pending Chapter 11 case, with insurers potentially on the hook for the funds.

PG&E Says High Winds Caused Damage to Lines During Preventive Power Outage | KQED News

PG&E Says High Winds Caused Damage to Lines During Preventive Power Outage | KQED News: Utility says crews discovered and repaired damaged equipment during pre-emptive power outages to prevent wildfires.

PG&E Bond Prices Jump as Shares Dip - WSJ

PG&E Bond Prices Jump as Shares Dip - WSJ: PG&E bond prices surged in heavy trading even as shares slipped, a divergence that some analysts said reflects uncertainty about how much new equity the bankrupt utility needs to raise to address claims tied to past and future wildfires.

California Wildfire Legislation, Regulatory Reform Said Near | 2019-06-24 | Natural Gas Intelligence

California Wildfire Legislation, Regulatory Reform Said Near | 2019-06-24 | Natural Gas Intelligence

Gov. Gavin Newsom is the man in Sacramento that PG&E fears least - Manteca Bulletin

Gov. Gavin Newsom is the man in Sacramento that PG&E fears least - Manteca Bulletin: Just when you thought the nightmare known as PG&E couldn’t get worse, it does.

PG&E owns land across California. What will happen to it? - SFChronicle.com

PG&E owns land across California. What will happen to it? - SFChronicle.com

Could PG&E's Bankruptcy Chill the Renewable Power Market?

Could PG&E's Bankruptcy Chill the Renewable Power Market?

Will the Proposed $21B Wildfire Fund Aid California Utilities?

Will the Proposed $21B Wildfire Fund Aid California Utilities?

PG&E and California Fire Foundation Join Forces to Reduce Wildfire Risk

PG&E and California Fire Foundation Join Forces to Reduce Wildfire Risk

PG&E Gets Flogged Inside And Outside Annual Meeting - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha

PG&E Gets Flogged Inside And Outside Annual Meeting - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha: PG&E's annual meeting was all about fire safety, not how to make shareholders whole. New CEO Bill Johnson promised to change the corporate culture, but anger re