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Lawmakers take no action on nuclear fuel storage plan | State and Regional | jhnewsandguide.com
Lawmakers take no action on nuclear fuel storage plan | State and Regional | jhnewsandguide.com: Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Panel to discuss state's latest plans to fight nuclear waste storage in Nevada - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper
Panel to discuss state's latest plans to fight nuclear waste storage in Nevada - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper: “The proponents of Yucca Mountain are asking the country to waste another five years and $2 billion on a project that is now obsolete and was unworkable to begin with."
Fukushima Update November 8 2019
Fukushima Update November 8 2019 –
Colleague Dr. James Conca says, “Shutting
down all of Japan’s nuclear plants after Fukushima was a bad idea”… The
September analysis of 72 fish caught within 20 kilometers of F. Daiichi has
been posted… The European Union will further ease restrictions on Japanese
foods next week… Tokyo’s Reconstruction Agency lifetime will be extended
another 10 years.. Kawauchi Village appoints a singer, an actor, and a
marathon runner as reconstruction “ambassadors”… Dozens of large bags
containing contaminated environmental debris are missing.
Experts Say Burying Power Lines in California to Prevent Wildfires Would Be a Costly Solution | 2019-11-06 | Engineering News-Record
Experts Say Burying Power Lines in California to Prevent Wildfires Would Be a Costly Solution | 2019-11-06 | Engineering News-Record: As California wildfires flare throughout the state, critics are renewing focus on public utilities’ fire-risk management and prevention strategies. While power shutoffs and vegetation management are being used in the short term, communities are increasingly asking that power lines—the source of several recent wildfires—be buried underground. Though utility PG&E is burying distribution lines in Paradise, Calif., a town all but destroyed by the 2018 fires, utilities themselves say the cost to bury all lines is prohibitive. According to PG&E estimates, it costs approximately $3 million . . .
Analyst Provides PG&E Bankruptcy Update After Meeting With Company Management
Analyst Provides PG&E Bankruptcy Update After Meeting With Company Management: PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) shares jumped 5.6% on Friday morning after Bank of America analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith reported on a new meeting with senior PG&E management. In September, PG&E bondholders proposed a plan for the company to fund two liability trusts with $25.5 billion split evenly between
The mayor of San Jose on why PG&E should be customer owned | PBS NewsHour | Programs | PBS SoCal
The mayor of San Jose on why PG&E should be customer owned | PBS NewsHour | Programs | PBS SoCal: During California’s recent wildfires, the intentional blackouts PG&E implemented to reduce danger frustrated residents. The utility’s poorly maintained infrastructure is blamed for at least five previous fires. Now, the mayors of over a dozen California cities are suggesting PG&E should be sold to its customers. William Brangham talks to San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, who first proposed the plan.
"Fed Up With PG&E, California Mayors Pitch Customer-Owned Power Co-Op" | SEJ
"Fed Up With PG&E, California Mayors Pitch Customer-Owned Power Co-Op" | SEJ: "Twenty-two mayors, as well as other city leaders, from across Northern California are behind a bold proposal to turn the region’s troubled Pacific Gas & Electric into a publicly owned cooperative."
Letter: The state of California and PG&E have one thing in common – The Mercury News
Letter: The state of California and PG&E have one thing in common – The Mercury News: The worst part is that the ratepayers will take the brunt of it.
California blackouts will test regulators’ ability to rein in PG&E - SFChronicle.com
California blackouts will test regulators’ ability to rein in PG&E - SFChronicle.com: The new leadership of the California Public Utilities Commission faces a mammoth task of getting PG&E to ease fire risk while reducing blackouts.
California’s strict wildfire liability rule hangs over bankrupt PG&E - SFChronicle.com
California’s strict wildfire liability rule hangs over bankrupt PG&E - SFChronicle.com: While bankruptcy will help Pacific Gas and Electric Co. address its immediate financial challenges, it may do little to alleviate longer-term headwinds posed by California’s relentlessly devastating wildfires and the strict liability the state imposes on utilities whose power lines cause them. Thanks to a once-obscure legal doctrine known as inverse condemnation, PG&E can be held liable for damage caused by its equipment, even if the company wasn’t negligent. Rooted in the U.S.
PG&E renews push to avoid strict liability for 2017, 2018 fires - SFChronicle.com
PG&E renews push to avoid strict liability for 2017, 2018 fires - SFChronicle.com: The utility does not dispute its equipment’s role in the 2018 Camp Fire. But PG&E is still trying to contain its fire costs as much as possible.
PG&E’s Response to Its Role in Paradise's Camp Fire | Fire in Paradise | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site
PG&E’s Response to Its Role in Paradise's Camp Fire | Fire in Paradise | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site: Pacific Gas and Electric Company offered a statement and written responses to questions from FRONTLINE, which are included in full below.
Timeline | Breaking down Nov. 8 — the day the Camp Fire sparked – Chico Enterprise-Record
Timeline | Breaking down Nov. 8 — the day the Camp Fire sparked – Chico Enterprise-Record: Nov. 8 6:15 a.m.: PG&E reports an outage on the Caribou-Palermo 115 kilovolt transmission line in Butte County. The utility company has been monitoring Butte and other counties for the past 48 …
Top 10 countries with the most nuclear reactors in the world
Top 10 countries with the most nuclear reactors in the world: Here we take a look at the top 10 countries with most nuclear reactors in the world.The critics of nuclear technology have been demanding
California PUC Votes to Keep Old Gas Plants Operating
California PUC Votes to Keep Old Gas Plants Operating: The California PUC voted unanimously to recommend that some older gas-fired plants remain open for up to three years to prevent reliability problems.
Dear Gov. Gavin Newsom | Letters | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo
Dear Gov. Gavin Newsom | Letters | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo: What is your response to out of control fire caused by global warming? It is to allow closure of our largest carbon-free generator, Diablo Canyon...
European power prices set to jump 30% by 2025: S&P Global - Reuters
European power prices set to jump 30% by 2025: S&P Global - Reuters: European wholesale electricity prices could soar by around 30% by 2025 due to a recovery in gas and carbon emissions prices and the planned phase out of some coal and nuclear power generation units, S&P Global rating said in a report on Friday.
Small nuclear power station consortium targeting Cumbrian sites | The Mail
Small nuclear power station consortium targeting Cumbrian sites | The Mail: A consortium headed by engineering giant Rolls Royce has revealed it expects to develop its first-of-a-kind small nuclear reactors in Cumbria.
Iran Announces Resumption of Uranium Enrichment at Fordow | Voice of America - English
Iran Announces Resumption of Uranium Enrichment at Fordow | Voice of America - English: Iran’s nuclear agency Thursday announced resumption of uranium enrichment at the country’s underground Fordow nuclear facility, a site where, under the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, it had agreed not to carry out any enrichment or enrichment-related research.
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said in a statement the enrichment began overnight and was witnessed by an official from the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog agency.
Iran said it plans to enrich up to the level of 4.5% at the site.
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said in a statement the enrichment began overnight and was witnessed by an official from the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog agency.
Iran said it plans to enrich up to the level of 4.5% at the site.
Russia’s Rosatom keen on partnering Indian companies to work on nuclear reactors
Russia’s Rosatom keen on partnering Indian companies to work on nuclear reactors: Rosatom is present in India through a partnership with Nuclear Power Corp of India Ltd for the Kudankulam nuclear plant in Tamil Nadu.The company is also interested in wind energy and small hydropower projects
Iran has not violated nuclear non-proliferation accord: Russia's Lavrov
Iran has not violated nuclear non-proliferation accord: Russia's Lavrov: Moscow (AFP) Nov 6, 2019 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that Tehran, which has announced a decision to resume uranium enrichment, has not violated a treaty against the spread of nuclear weapons.
How Nuclear Power Will Drive Our Energy Future | RealClearEnergy
How Nuclear Power Will Drive Our Energy Future | RealClearEnergy: How Nuclear Power Will Drive Our Energy Future | RealClearEnergy
Orano delivers transport cask for first US deployment - World Nuclear News
Orano delivers transport cask for first US deployment - World Nuclear News: Orano TN has delivered its first NUHOMS MP197HB transport cask, which it describes as the most advanced and versatile shielded transport cask in the USA for moving used nuclear fuel assemblies and low-level radioactive waste. It is also the only transport cask available to transport high burnup and damaged used nuclear fuel in the country.
Costs and financing key to Europe's nuclear future - World Nuclear News
Costs and financing key to Europe's nuclear future - World Nuclear News: Nuclear has a place in Europe's energy mix, but rising costs - even if only perceived - need to be addressed to ensure future growth, speakers agreed at the New Nuclear Watch Institute's first annual forum, held in London yesterday.
Endless Economic Wars: A Major Threat For U.S. Oil Exports | OilPrice.com
Endless Economic Wars: A Major Threat For U.S. Oil Exports | OilPrice.com: The recently imposed Chinese tariffs on US crude oil imports could do serious harm to US oil exports in both the short and long term
Saudi Arabia Inks New Mega Deals With The World’s Largest Oil Importer | OilPrice.com
Saudi Arabia Inks New Mega Deals With The World’s Largest Oil Importer | OilPrice.com: Saudi Aramco is shifting focus to Asia, profiting from the ongoing trade war as it signed another string of oil export deals in China
Idaho, Energy Department Sign Deal on Spent Nuclear Fuel - The New York Times
Idaho, Energy Department Sign Deal on Spent Nuclear Fuel - The New York Times: Idaho granted a conditional waiver Thursday to the U.S. Department of Energy that could allow research quantities of spent nuclear fuel into the state after years of blocking such shipments.
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority blossoms in Japan - News for the Oil and Gas Sector
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority blossoms in Japan - News for the Oil and Gas Sector: The British Embassy in Tokyo is one of the most active and also most interesting in our worldwide network.
Russia’s Rosatom keen on partnering Indian companies to work on nuclear reactors
Russia’s Rosatom keen on partnering Indian companies to work on nuclear reactors: Rosatom is present in India through a partnership with Nuclear Power Corp of India Ltd for the Kudankulam nuclear plant in Tamil Nadu.The company is also interested in wind energy and small hydropower projects
Government slammed for creating extra costs for nuclear plant firms - SWI swissinfo.ch
Government slammed for creating extra costs for nuclear plant firms - SWI swissinfo.ch: The operators of Switzerland’s nuclear power plants have strongly criticised a reform of regulations on decommissioning and waste disposal funds.
Decision On BN-1200 Fast Reactor Scheduled For 2022, Says Rosatom :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Decision On BN-1200 Fast Reactor Scheduled For 2022, Says Rosatom :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: R&D on the design of Russia’s BN-1200 fast neutron reactor is scheduled to be complete before the end of 2021 and in 2022 state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom will decide whether or not to go ahead with construction, a conference heard.
Rosatom’s Vladimir Asmolov told Atomeco 2019 in Hungary that Russia now believed the cost of building fast reactors with a capacity of 1,200 MW will be comparable to the cost of the VVER-1200 reactors that Rosatom is already building in Russia and abroad.
Rosatom’s Vladimir Asmolov told Atomeco 2019 in Hungary that Russia now believed the cost of building fast reactors with a capacity of 1,200 MW will be comparable to the cost of the VVER-1200 reactors that Rosatom is already building in Russia and abroad.
Letters sent to Durango residents warning of potential radioactive waste
Letters sent to Durango residents warning of potential radioactive waste: Residents who potentially have radioactive waste on their property may receive a letter from the state health department in the coming days,...
Clearwater Appeals Decision On Nuclear Subsidies | WAMC
Clearwater Appeals Decision On Nuclear Subsidies | WAMC: Hudson River Sloop Clearwater and other plaintiffs are appealing a court decision against them. They say they have a case against the New York state Public
Trump nominates former Ford executive to be new U.S. energy secretary - Reuters
Trump nominates former Ford executive to be new U.S. energy secretary - Reuters: The U.S. Department of Energy said on Thursday that President Donald Trump had formally nominated Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, a former vice president of Ford Motor Co and Louisiana state energy regulator, to head the department.
Idaho, DOE announce deal on spent fuel, waste cleanup | Government | postregister.com
Idaho, DOE announce deal on spent fuel, waste cleanup | Government | postregister.com: The state of Idaho and the U.S. Department of Energy have reached a deal that could allow the resumption of shipments of spent research fuel to Idaho National Laboratory.
In Kansas, federal money helps make the case to test electric transit buses | The Energy Collective Daily
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Swiss operators count cost of decommissioning reform - World Nuclear News
Swiss operators count cost of decommissioning reform - World Nuclear News: The operators of Switzerland's nuclear power plants have criticised a reform of regulations for decommissioning and waste disposal funds, which they say will disproportionately increase their costs and thus reduce their ability to invest in the country’s energy sector. The reform, which takes effect on 1 January, includes a reduced yield from the two funds and also removes a 30% safety margin.
Why The U.S. Won't Back Down From Syrian Oil Fields | OilPrice.com
Why The U.S. Won't Back Down From Syrian Oil Fields | OilPrice.com: A spokesman from the Pentagon has claimed that the U.S. military has every right to defend against other forces if the Syrian oil fields under its control are threatened
Iran's treatment of nuclear inspector 'not acceptable': IAEA
Iran's treatment of nuclear inspector 'not acceptable': IAEA: Vienna (AFP) Nov 7, 2019 - The UN's nuclear watchdog said Thursday that one of its inspectors in Iran was briefly prevented from leaving the country last week, calling her treatment not acceptable.
UK confirms funding for Rolls-Royce SMR - World Nuclear News
UK confirms funding for Rolls-Royce SMR - World Nuclear News: UK Research and Innovation has provided initial match funding to the consortium of companies designing a new type of nuclear power station in the UK. Rolls-Royce and its partners have said a UK small modular reactor programme could contribute GBP100 billion (USD128 billion) to the UK economy and open up a global export market.
Finland’s TVO Announces Further Delay To EPR Project :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Finland’s TVO Announces Further Delay To EPR Project :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: The Olkiluoto-3 nuclear power plant under construction in Finland has been further delayed with the consortium supplying the unit set to provide a new schedule for the final phases of the project in December, Teollisuuden Voima Oyj said.
TVO said that based on information provided by Areva-Siemens the Generation III EPR project is now six weeks behind a schedule provided in July, which said nuclear fuel would be loaded into the reactor in January 2020.
TVO said that based on information provided by Areva-Siemens the Generation III EPR project is now six weeks behind a schedule provided in July, which said nuclear fuel would be loaded into the reactor in January 2020.
IAEA assesses effects of extreme weather on energy sector - World Nuclear News
IAEA assesses effects of extreme weather on energy sector - World Nuclear News: A new publication by the International Atomic Energy Agency studies the "double challenge" the global energy sector faces in the next 20-30 years - not only to be fundamentally transformed into a low-carbon energy supply system in response to climate change mitigation and related policies, but also to adapt to climate change and its effects to ensure that energy supplies remain secure and reliable.
Market To Be Worth $8.9 Billion By 2050, Says Report :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Market To Be Worth $8.9 Billion By 2050, Says Report :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: The global nuclear decommissioning services market is expected to grow by 6.8% a year to be valued at $8.9bn by 2025, according to a report by Grand View Research.
Global nuclear plant retirements are the main factor behind the projected growth, the report says.
Global nuclear plant retirements are the main factor behind the projected growth, the report says.
Civil engineering completed on ITER tokamak building - World Nuclear News
Civil engineering completed on ITER tokamak building - World Nuclear News: Civil engineering works have been completed on the building that will house the fusion machine of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor at Cadarache in south-eastern France. The final concrete was poured yesterday for the upper part of the Tokamak Complex, meaning the metal frame of its roof can now be installed.
Olkiluoto EPR start-up delayed by final checks - World Nuclear News
Olkiluoto EPR start-up delayed by final checks - World Nuclear News: Commissioning of the Olkiluoto 3 EPR is now running six weeks behind schedule, the Areva-Siemens consortium has informed Finnish utility Teollisuuden Voima Oyj. The supplier is to provide TVO with a revised schedule for the start-up of the plant next month.
The Only Way To Solve Africa’s Electricity Crisis | OilPrice.com
The Only Way To Solve Africa’s Electricity Crisis | OilPrice.com: African countries need to invest four times more in electricity than they are investing now in order to expand reliable supply to the whole continent, the International Energy Agency has warned
How Well Is The Nuclear Industry Protected From Cyber Threats?
How Well Is The Nuclear Industry Protected From Cyber Threats?
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Thursday, November 7, 2019
Iran Targets ‘Suspicious’ Atomic Monitor as New Crisis Looms - Bloomberg
Iran Targets ‘Suspicious’ Atomic Monitor as New Crisis Looms - Bloomberg: Iran accused an international atomic monitor of setting off explosives detectors at its main enrichment plant, ratcheting up tensions that threaten to tip the nation into a new nuclear crisis.
PG&E's Bankruptcy: A Bad Sign for American Utilities | The Motley Fool
PG&E's Bankruptcy: A Bad Sign for American Utilities | The Motley Fool: The crises facing this California utility should serve as a cautionary tale for any potential utility investors.
Mikhail Gorbachev tells the BBC: World in ‘colossal danger’ - BBC News
Mikhail Gorbachev tells the BBC: World in ‘colossal danger’ - BBC News: The former Soviet leader warns that the tension between Russia and the West is a risk to the entire planet.
Commentary: How should PG&E be overhauled? | CalMatters
Commentary: How should PG&E be overhauled? | CalMatters: Gov. Gavin Newsom wants an overhaul of Pacific Gas and Electric Co., but what kind? If negotiations don't work, he said a state takeover is possible.
Politicos Back Public Takeover of PG&E | News | North Bay Bohemian
Politicos Back Public Takeover of PG&E | News | North Bay Bohemian: North Bay mayors, Supervisor Sign letter supporting utility takeover
PG&E falls into deeper hole in 3Q with $1.6 billion loss - The San Diego Union-Tribune
PG&E falls into deeper hole in 3Q with $1.6 billion loss - The San Diego Union-Tribune: PG&E's third-quarter report reveals the latest financial fallout from fires blamed on bankrupt utility's outdated transmission lines
Over 20 cities Join San Jose Mayor Liccardo in Calling for Customer-Owned PG&E | San Jose Inside
Over 20 cities Join San Jose Mayor Liccardo in Calling for Customer-Owned PG&E | San Jose Inside: A coalition of city leaders is urging the CPUC to restructure PG&E from an investor-run company to one that's customer-owned.
PG&E Corporation Reports Third-Quarter 2019 Financial Results | Business Wire
PG&E Corporation Reports Third-Quarter 2019 Financial Results | Business Wire: PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) recorded third-quarter 2019 net losses attributable to common shareholders of $1.6 billion, or $3.06 per share, as re
PG&E's Bankruptcy: A Bad Sign for American Utilities | The Motley Fool
PG&E's Bankruptcy: A Bad Sign for American Utilities | The Motley Fool: The crises facing this California utility should serve as a cautionary tale for any potential utility investors.
Unplugging PG&E Is Easier Said Than Done – Mother Jones
Unplugging PG&E Is Easier Said Than Done – Mother Jones: Who can—or even wants—to take over this burning hellscape?
PG&E Reports $1.6 Billion Loss as Fires, Blackouts Raise Costs - WSJ
PG&E Reports $1.6 Billion Loss as Fires, Blackouts Raise Costs - WSJ: PG&E Corp. reported a $1.6 billion third-quarter loss as the costs of wildfires, bankruptcy and blackouts weighed on the beleaguered California utility.
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Significant Renewable Energy Growth in U.S. Very Soon, New Estimates Predict - EcoWatch
Significant Renewable Energy Growth in U.S. Very Soon, New Estimates Predict - EcoWatch: "FERC's latest three-year projections continue to underscore the dramatic changes taking place in the nation's electrical generating mix," noted Ken Bossong, executive director of the SUN DAY Campaign. "Renewable energy sources are rapidly displacing uneconomic and environmentally dangerous fossil f...
Top 10 countries with the most nuclear reactors in the world
Top 10 countries with the most nuclear reactors in the world: Here we take a look at the top 10 countries with most nuclear reactors in the world.The critics of nuclear technology have been demanding
Dutch Nuclear Regulator Grants Approval To NRG Radwaste Disposal Plans :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Dutch Nuclear Regulator Grants Approval To NRG Radwaste Disposal Plans :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: The Dutch Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ANVS) has approved a plan by the Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group (NRG) for the processing and disposal of radioactive waste from the Petten research reactor in North Holland.
The ANVS said the approval of the plan will be valid for three years until 1 November 2022. NRG will need to submit a revised plan by July 2022 for the period following 1 November 2022.
The ANVS said the approval of the plan will be valid for three years until 1 November 2022. NRG will need to submit a revised plan by July 2022 for the period following 1 November 2022.
Rosatom subsidiary signs contract on fuel supplies to Chinese Xudapu NPP’s new units - Business & Economy - TASS
Rosatom subsidiary signs contract on fuel supplies to Chinese Xudapu NPP’s new units - Business & Economy - TASS: The contract stipulates nuclear fuel assembly supplies for the first core and for further refueling
UK govt's investment in small nuclear reactor programme confirmed
UK govt's investment in small nuclear reactor programme confirmed: Britain’s quasi-autonomous national research and development agency UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) confirmed on Tuesday that it had released £18-million in funding to a British industrial consortium developing a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR). The consortium, which has been working on the preliminary design of the SMR for four years, is itself matching this investment.
The consortium is led by Rolls-Royce, which is responsible for the design, construction and support of the small nuclear power plants that power Britain’s atomic submarines. The other partners are Assystem, Atkins, BAM Nuttal, Laing O’Rourke, the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, the National Nuclear Laboratory, The Welding Institute and Wood.
The consortium is led by Rolls-Royce, which is responsible for the design, construction and support of the small nuclear power plants that power Britain’s atomic submarines. The other partners are Assystem, Atkins, BAM Nuttal, Laing O’Rourke, the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, the National Nuclear Laboratory, The Welding Institute and Wood.
GNF And X-energy To Cooperate On Triso Development For US Needs :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
GNF And X-energy To Cooperate On Triso Development For US Needs :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: US-based companies Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF) and X-energy have agreed to cooperate on the production of Triso nuclear fuel to potentially supply the US Department of Defense for micro-reactors and NASA for its nuclear thermal propulsion needs.
GNF said in a statement that the two companies will work on the development of high-assay low-enriched uranium (Haleu) Triso fuel, combining X-energy’s commercial-scale Triso production equipment and GNF’s fuel fabrication facility in Wilmington, North Carolina.
GNF said in a statement that the two companies will work on the development of high-assay low-enriched uranium (Haleu) Triso fuel, combining X-energy’s commercial-scale Triso production equipment and GNF’s fuel fabrication facility in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Savannah River Hit Tritium Extraction Goals in 2019, With Twin Furnaces Fired Up - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
Savannah River Hit Tritium Extraction Goals in 2019, With Twin Furnaces Fired Up - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
Improving Nuclear Unit Outage Scheduling with Artificial Intelligence | Power Engineering
Improving Nuclear Unit Outage Scheduling with Artificial Intelligence | Power Engineering: — — — — — This will be an important topic discussed at POWERGEN International only two weeks away in New Orleans. Click here to learn more! — — — — — Today, utility engineers spend a significant portion of their time completing repetitive administration tasks. Some organizations estimate that upwards of 40 percent of...
UK confirms funding for Rolls-Royce SMR - World Nuclear News
UK confirms funding for Rolls-Royce SMR - World Nuclear News: UK Research and Innovation has provided initial match funding to the consortium of companies designing a new type of nuclear power station in the UK. Rolls-Royce and its partners have said a UK small modular reactor programme could contribute GBP100 billion (USD128 billion) to the UK economy and open up a global export market.
Orano delivers transport cask for first US deployment - World Nuclear News
Orano delivers transport cask for first US deployment - World Nuclear News: Orano TN has delivered its first NUHOMS MP197HB transport cask, which it describes as the most advanced and versatile shielded transport cask in the USA for moving used nuclear fuel assemblies and low-level radioactive waste. It is also the only transport cask available to transport high burnup and damaged used nuclear fuel in the country.
ARMZ starts exploration of Dobrovolnoye uranium deposit - World Nuclear News
ARMZ starts exploration of Dobrovolnoye uranium deposit - World Nuclear News: ARMZ, the uranium mining division of state nuclear corporation Rosatom, has announced the start of exploration work at the Dobrovolnoye uranium deposit in the Zverinogolovsky district of the Kurgan region of Russia. ARMZ subsidiary JSC Dalur received a permit for the project in June 2017, and ARMZ said yesterday that Rusburmash, its geological exploration and drilling subsidiary, plans to drill 238 wells and carry out geophysical surveys at the site.
GNF and X-energy team up to produce TRISO fuel - World Nuclear News
GNF and X-energy team up to produce TRISO fuel - World Nuclear News: Global Nuclear Fuel and X-energy are to collaborate to produce high-assay low-enriched uranium tristructural isotropic particle nuclear fuel, which they expect to be able to produce at lower costs than other potential manufacturers.
Costs and financing key to Europe's nuclear future - World Nuclear News
Costs and financing key to Europe's nuclear future - World Nuclear News: Nuclear has a place in Europe's energy mix, but rising costs - even if only perceived - need to be addressed to ensure future growth, speakers agreed at the New Nuclear Watch Institute's first annual forum, held in London yesterday.
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Ohio's Nuclear Bailout Law | WOSU Radio
Ohio's Nuclear Bailout Law | WOSU Radio: Ohioans Against Corporate Bailouts yesterday announced that it would not file its petitions to repeal a state law intended, among other things, to bail out
Rolls Royce: Mini nuclear reactor vision backed by government and industry
Rolls Royce: Mini nuclear reactor vision backed by government and industry: UK Research and Innovation has confirmed an initial investment of £18m in a programme to design a compact nuclear power station
Arizona has all sorts of nuclear-powered boogeymen, it seems
Arizona has all sorts of nuclear-powered boogeymen, it seems: Nuclear power is a clean-energy, fossil fuel competitor. So why would Arizona want to substitute new solar for existing nuclear?
Nuclear Energy Is Not The Enemy | OilPrice.com
Nuclear Energy Is Not The Enemy | OilPrice.com: As the cry to curb the threat of climate change grows louder, nuclear energy offers a promising solution, but it faces one major hurdle: its image
Significant Renewable Energy Growth in U.S. Very Soon, New Estimates Predict - EcoWatch
Significant Renewable Energy Growth in U.S. Very Soon, New Estimates Predict - EcoWatch: major declines for fossil fuels and nuclear power.
Lawmakers take no action on nuclear fuel storage | Powell Tribune
Lawmakers take no action on nuclear fuel storage | Powell Tribune: Legislators took no action on a plan to store spent nuclear fuel rods within Wyoming during a committee meeting Tuesday in Casper.
The discussion was spurred by a bill that would have authorized …
The discussion was spurred by a bill that would have authorized …
India’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant Endures Cyberattack | Morgan Lewis - JDSupra
India’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant Endures Cyberattack | Morgan Lewis - JDSupra: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) announced on October 30 that the malware “Dtrack” had been found on the administrative network of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant...
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Nuclear inspectors on ground after Iran says enriching at Fordow - Reuters
Nuclear inspectors on ground after Iran says enriching at Fordow - Reuters: U.N. nuclear inspectors are on the ground in Iran and will report back on relevant activities, an International Atomic Energy Agency spokesman said on Wednesday after Iran said it injected uranium gas into centrifuges at its Fordow site.
New R&D facility to accelerate use of robotics in nuclear industry
New R&D facility to accelerate use of robotics in nuclear industry: A new facility to accelerate the use of robotics in the UK nuclear power industry has been announced, including for both decommissioning and new builds.
Nuclear fusion is 'a question of when, not if' - BBC News
Nuclear fusion is 'a question of when, not if' - BBC News: Scientists say we are close to making fusion power a reality - but will it arrive in time to combat climate change?
Wyoming lawmakers decide not to pursue nuclear waste proposal, though options remain open | 307 Politics | trib.com
Wyoming lawmakers decide not to pursue nuclear waste proposal, though options remain open | 307 Politics | trib.com: The bill's sponsor noted that the governor's office has full authority to pursue the topic on its own without the consent of the Legislature.
As Dominion, others target 80-year nuclear plants, cybersecurity concerns complicate digital upgrades | Utility Dive
As Dominion, others target 80-year nuclear plants, cybersecurity concerns complicate digital upgrades | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.
CBI demands progress on Small Modular Reactors and a new way to fund large-scale nuclear power station | News and Star
CBI demands progress on Small Modular Reactors and a new way to fund large-scale nuclear power station | News and Star: The CBI has demanded progress on small nuclear reactors and a controversial new way for financing large-scale developments.
First Contract Signed For Belgian Nuclear Research Facility :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
First Contract Signed For Belgian Nuclear Research Facility :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: A €7.6m contract has been signed for the design of buildings and utilities for the first phase of the Myrrha nuclear research facility, the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre SCK•CEN has confirmed.
SCK•CEN said the contract, the first for the project, includes water and electricity for the facility. It was signed with Belgian company Tractebel and Spanish company Empresarios Agrupados.
Twelve months ago the Belgian government announced financing of €558m towards the development of the Myrrha facility.
SCK•CEN said the contract, the first for the project, includes water and electricity for the facility. It was signed with Belgian company Tractebel and Spanish company Empresarios Agrupados.
Twelve months ago the Belgian government announced financing of €558m towards the development of the Myrrha facility.
Centrus And US DOE Sign Contract To Demonstrate Haleu Fuel :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Centrus And US DOE Sign Contract To Demonstrate Haleu Fuel :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: Centrus Energy has signed a three-year contract with the US Department of Energy to deploy a cascade of centrifuges to demonstrate production of high-assay, low-enriched uranium (Haleu) fuel for advanced reactors.
The programme has been under way since Centrus, based in the US state of Maryland, and the DOE signed a preliminary agreement on 31 May 2019, which allowed work to begin while the full contract was still being finalised. “Our partnership with the U.S. DOE… will help America lead the transition to the next generation of advanced reactors,” said Daniel Poneman, president and chief executive officer of Centrus.
The programme has been under way since Centrus, based in the US state of Maryland, and the DOE signed a preliminary agreement on 31 May 2019, which allowed work to begin while the full contract was still being finalised. “Our partnership with the U.S. DOE… will help America lead the transition to the next generation of advanced reactors,” said Daniel Poneman, president and chief executive officer of Centrus.
Thirty Years After Sacramento Voted To Shut It Down, Rancho Seco Reinventing Itself While Dealing With Nuclear Past - capradio.org
Thirty Years After Sacramento Voted To Shut It Down, Rancho Seco Reinventing Itself While Dealing With Nuclear Past - capradio.org: In 1989 Sacramento made history by being the first community to shut down a nuclear power plant by public vote. Now Rancho Seco is host to a campground, lake, and solar fields. But parts of the plant's nuclear legacy remain.
Lawmakers weigh nuclear storage options | Local News | wyomingnews.com
Lawmakers weigh nuclear storage options | Local News | wyomingnews.com: CHEYENNE – Legislators took no action on a plan to store spent nuclear fuel rods within Wyoming – and heard about a possible alternative use of the rods – during
Energy Department Begins Procurement Process for Next Moab UMTRA Contract - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
Energy Department Begins Procurement Process for Next Moab UMTRA Contract - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
Nuclear inspectors on ground after Iran says enriching at Fordow - Reuters
Nuclear inspectors on ground after Iran says enriching at Fordow - Reuters: U.N. nuclear inspectors are on the ground in Iran and will report back on relevant activities, an International Atomic Energy Agency spokesman said on Wednesday after Iran said it injected uranium gas into centrifuges at its Fordow site.
Nuclear fusion is 'a question of when, not if' - BBC News
Nuclear fusion is 'a question of when, not if' - BBC News: Scientists say we are close to making fusion power a reality - but will it arrive in time to combat climate change?
Bay area energy agencies launch distributed storage solicitation amid PG&E power shutoffs
Bay area energy agencies launch distributed storage solicitation amid PG&E power shutoffs
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US power grid attack points surge with proliferating DERs: A hacker 'will eventually get in' | Utility Dive
US power grid attack points surge with proliferating DERs: A hacker 'will eventually get in' | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.
Myrhha project developers sign first contract - World Nuclear News
Myrhha project developers sign first contract - World Nuclear News: Belgian Tractebel and Spanish Empresarios Agrupados yesterday signed a EUR7.6 million (USD8.4 million) contract for the design of buildings and utilities for the Myrhha accelerator-driven research reactor at the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre's site in Mol, Belgium.
Centrus signs HALEU contract with Department of Energy - World Nuclear News
Centrus signs HALEU contract with Department of Energy - World Nuclear News: US company Centrus Energy Corp has signed a three-year contract with the Department of Energy to deploy a cascade of centrifuges to demonstrate production of high-assay, low-enriched uranium fuel for advanced reactors.
TVEL inks fuel supply contract for Xudabao units - World Nuclear News
TVEL inks fuel supply contract for Xudabao units - World Nuclear News: TVEL, the nuclear fuel manufacturer subsidiary of Russia's Rosatom, has signed a contract for nuclear fuel supply to the planned units 3 and 4 of the Xudabao nuclear power plant in China's Liaoning province.
China and France reaffirm commitment to climate action - World Nuclear News
China and France reaffirm commitment to climate action - World Nuclear News: China and France today reaffirmed their commitment to the Paris Agreement and called for worldwide action on combating climate change and halting the loss of biodiversity.
Winter safety hinges on a reliable power grid
Winter safety hinges on a reliable power grid: The United States is slowly dismantling its sturdy baseload power plants and replacing them with less reliable alternatives.
As nuclear deal with West unravels, Iran ramps up programme | Mena – Gulf News
As nuclear deal with West unravels, Iran ramps up programme | Mena – Gulf News: Under deal, Iran could keep uranium stockpile of no more than 300kg
Germany Is Undermining the Climate Change Fight - The Washington Post
Germany Is Undermining the Climate Change Fight - The Washington Post: The European Investment Bank is deciding whether to stop funding fossil fuel projects. Berlin’s pushback on this is deeply troubling.
Russia and Rwanda to build Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology - Power Engineering International
Russia and Rwanda to build Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology - Power Engineering International: Russia and Rwanda have signed an agreement to construct the first Centre of Nuclear Science and Technologies in Rwanda with the participation of ROSATOM. The signing ceremony took part at the Russia-Africa Economic Forum in October in Sochi. The agreement to construct Rwanda’s first Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology (CNST) was signed by ROSATOM...
KHNP Holds Nuclear Power Technology Conference with IAEA - 비즈니스코리아 - BusinessKorea
KHNP Holds Nuclear Power Technology Conference with IAEA - 비즈니스코리아 - BusinessKorea: Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) is holding an international conference on nuclear power technology in Gyeongju in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the CANDU Owners Group (COG).The conference, which kicked off at Hwangryong-won in Gyeongju on Nov. 4, is attend
Terrapower nuclear venture teams up on coal-based carbon fiber project – GeekWire
Terrapower nuclear venture teams up on coal-based carbon fiber project – GeekWire: TerraPower, the venture that’s working on next-generation nuclear reactors with backing from Bill Gates, is now working on next-generation uses for coal as well.
Iran nuclear deal: Fordo uranium centrifuges to be injected with gas - BBC News
Iran nuclear deal: Fordo uranium centrifuges to be injected with gas - BBC News: Iran will begin injecting gas into uranium enrichment centrifuges at its underground Fordo facility.
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station to Shrink Emergency Planning Zone
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station to Shrink Emergency Planning Zone: FEMA and some states dispute the Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff's premise that "all hazards planning" would be enough to address a nuclear accident. Planning experts recommend the planning zone remain in place.
NRC grants exemptions from emergency planning to Holtec - News - Wicked Local Plymouth - Plymouth, MA
NRC grants exemptions from emergency planning to Holtec - News - Wicked Local Plymouth - Plymouth, MA: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission ruled Monday that Holtec Decommissioning International does not have to continue with emergency planning at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth. However, not everyone – including at least one NRC commissioner – is in agreement.
Letter: PG&E had to know overhead wires harden with age – The Mercury News
Letter: PG&E had to know overhead wires harden with age – The Mercury News: It's taught in every introductory materials science course.
PG&E outages prompt clean energy programs to focus on solar, batteries - SFChronicle.com
PG&E outages prompt clean energy programs to focus on solar, batteries - SFChronicle.com: Facing the prospect of a decade of PG&E power shut-offs, Bay Area clean energy programs are pushing for the installation of more solar and battery systems.
San Jose leads cities calling for ratepayer takeover of PG&E
San Jose leads cities calling for ratepayer takeover of PG&E: San Jose is leading a coalition of almost two dozen cities and five counties in calling for a takeover of Pacific Gas and Electric Co. by its ratepayers.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Proposal to make PG&E customer-owned co-op gains support from mayors - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha
Proposal to make PG&E customer-owned co-op gains support from mayors - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha: Mayors of more than 20 California cities including Oakland, Berkeley and Sacramento are endorsing a plan by the mayor of San Jose to transform PG&E ([[PCG]
Trump thought the Paris deal was too expensive. Wait’ll he sees the cost of climate change.
Gorbachev warns world in 'colossal' danger from nuclear weapons
Gorbachev warns world in 'colossal' danger from nuclear weapons: London (AFP) Nov 4, 2019 - Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev says the world is in colossal danger from nuclear weapons held by global powers amid continued tensions since the end of the Cold War.
Four nations join Israel for military exercises with the F-35
Four nations join Israel for military exercises with the F-35: Washington (UPI) Nov 4, 2019 - F-35 fighter planes of four nations joined those of Israel for the start of the Israeli air force's 12-day Blue Flag exercises.
US accuses Beijing of 'intimidation' in South China Sea
US accuses Beijing of 'intimidation' in South China Sea: Bangkok (AFP) Nov 4, 2019 - The United States on Monday accused China of intimidation in the South China Sea as it put forward its strongest language yet rejecting Beijing's claims in the strategic, dispute-rife waters.
Iran announces sharp rise in enriched uranium production
Iran announces sharp rise in enriched uranium production: Tehran (AFP) Nov 4, 2019 - Iran announced Monday a more than tenfold increase in enriched uranium production following a series of steps back from commitments under a 2015 nuclear deal abandoned by the United States.
N.Korea says chance of talks with US 'narrowing'
N.Korea says chance of talks with US 'narrowing': Seoul (AFP) Nov 5, 2019 - The possibility of talks between nuclear-armed North Korea and Washington is narrowing, Pyongyang said Tuesday after the US State Department reaffirmed its designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Russian top diplomat says US refuses to discuss Russian-Chinese idea against militarisation of space
Russian top diplomat says US refuses to discuss Russian-Chinese idea against militarisation of space: Moscow (Sputnik) Nov 05, 2019 -
The United States has been refusing to launch negotiations on the initiative of Russia and China on preventing an arms race in space, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
The United S
The United States has been refusing to launch negotiations on the initiative of Russia and China on preventing an arms race in space, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
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Centrus And US DOE Sign Contract To Demonstrate Haleu Fuel :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Centrus And US DOE Sign Contract To Demonstrate Haleu Fuel :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: Centrus Energy has signed a three-year contract with the US Department of Energy to deploy a cascade of centrifuges to demonstrate production of high-assay, low-enriched uranium (Haleu) fuel for advanced reactors.
The programme has been under way since Centrus, based in the US state of Maryland, and the DOE signed a preliminary agreement on 31 May 2019, which allowed work to begin while the full contract was still being finalised. “Our partnership with the U.S. DOE… will help America lead the transition to the next generation of advanced reactors,” said Daniel Poneman, president and chief executive officer of Centrus.
The programme has been under way since Centrus, based in the US state of Maryland, and the DOE signed a preliminary agreement on 31 May 2019, which allowed work to begin while the full contract was still being finalised. “Our partnership with the U.S. DOE… will help America lead the transition to the next generation of advanced reactors,” said Daniel Poneman, president and chief executive officer of Centrus.
BWXT Restarting Triso Production LIne :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
BWXT Restarting Triso Production LIne :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: US-based nuclear components and fuel company BWX Technologies (BWXT) is in the process of restarting its Triso nuclear fuel production line and is planning to expand existing capacity within 12 months.
The company said expansion of its Triso fuel production capability will position it to meet “emergent client interests” in Department of Defence microreactors, space reactors, and civil advanced reactors.
The company said expansion of its Triso fuel production capability will position it to meet “emergent client interests” in Department of Defence microreactors, space reactors, and civil advanced reactors.
A not-so-hot take on California fires, climate change, smoke waves—and the stories we need, to survive - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
A not-so-hot take on California fires, climate change, smoke waves—and the stories we need, to survive - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: We are living in a world of media hot takes. They come at us fast and furious, like embers blown from a firestorm by a fierce Santa Ana or Diablo wind. In an instant we’re surrounded on all sides. Quick judgments are demanded. This is exactly the opposite of the approach we need to confront the climate and other environmental challenges that we face these days.
Nobel Prize Winner Suggests Blasting Nuclear Waste With Lasers | OilPrice.com
Nobel Prize Winner Suggests Blasting Nuclear Waste With Lasers | OilPrice.com: Nuclear waste is one of the biggest challenges in the mission for safer nuclear energy, but Nobel Laureate Gérard Mourou has an ingenious solution that could be a game-changer for the industry
Trump Administration Officially Begins Paris Climate Accord Exit - Scientific American
Trump Administration Officially Begins Paris Climate Accord Exit - Scientific American: Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
Iran Moves Ahead With Nuclear Ambitions Despite International Concern | OilPrice.com
Iran Moves Ahead With Nuclear Ambitions Despite International Concern | OilPrice.com: Iran is moving ahead with its nuclear program, claiming that proponents of the nuclear deal aren’t doing enough to relieve pressure from U.S. sanctions
Off The Menu With Monica: Dave Roberts - YouTube
Off The Menu With Monica: Dave Roberts - YouTube: Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
EU rules on responsible investments to kick in from 2021: document - Reuters
EU rules on responsible investments to kick in from 2021: document - Reuters: European Union finance ministers are set to adopt new rules this week that will require asset managers, insurers and pension funds to disclose environmental and social risks in their investments from 2021.
Government calls for satellite tech to assist nuclear decommissioning | E&T Magazine
Government calls for satellite tech to assist nuclear decommissioning | E&T Magazine: The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) – which oversees the decommissioning of the UK’s old nuclear power plants – is partnering with the UK Space Agency (UKSA) on a public challenge to investigate whether images captured by orbiting satellites could prove useful for nuclear decommissioning.
Revived €20 Billion Iter Project ‘Entering A Critical Phase’ :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Revived €20 Billion Iter Project ‘Entering A Critical Phase’ :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (Iter) under construction at Cadarache in southern France is more than 65% complete and entering a critical phase as it aims to meet a first plasma deadline of 2025, project head Bernard Bigot told NucNet.
First plasma means that the reactor is able to successfully generate a molten mass, 840 m3 to be exact, of electrically-charged gas, or plasma, inside its core.
For the next three years the focus is getting all main components for the fusion reactor in place, Mr Bigot said, adding that “there is a lot of pressure”. Some components weigh up to 500 tonnes and making sure they are delivered on time and fit as they should is a huge challenge.
First plasma means that the reactor is able to successfully generate a molten mass, 840 m3 to be exact, of electrically-charged gas, or plasma, inside its core.
For the next three years the focus is getting all main components for the fusion reactor in place, Mr Bigot said, adding that “there is a lot of pressure”. Some components weigh up to 500 tonnes and making sure they are delivered on time and fit as they should is a huge challenge.
Regulators approve exemptions for former nuclear power plant
Regulators approve exemptions for former nuclear power plant: PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Federal regulators are exempting the shuttered Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station from certain emergency planning and preparedness requirements. The Nuclear Regulatory...
Radiation detector developed by SRNL now used at New York, New Jersey port | News | aikenstandard.com
Radiation detector developed by SRNL now used at New York, New Jersey port | News | aikenstandard.com: A system developed by the Savannah River National Laboratory to detect and flag illicit radioactive materials in shipping containers is now in use at one of the busiest ports in
As Dominion, others target 80-year nuclear plants, cybersecurity concerns complicate digital upgrades | Utility Dive
As Dominion, others target 80-year nuclear plants, cybersecurity concerns complicate digital upgrades | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.
GSE Systems gets $750K grant for nuclear reactor procedures – Maryland Daily Record
GSE Systems gets $750K grant for nuclear reactor procedures – Maryland Daily Record: A Columbia provider of engineering, staffing, and simulation software to the power and process industries has received a $750,000 federal grant to develop procedures and decision-support solutions for advanced nuclear reactors. GSE Systems Inc. and Idaho National Laboratory received the grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The grant has a goal of developing and commercializing a system that can revolutionize operator and system efficiency when compared to existing paper-based processes. The system being developed will use dynamic procedure decision support for control room operations, with emphasis on data analytics, as well as improved user interfaces and functionality, according to GSE. Dr. Bahram Meyssami, GSE’s chief technology officer, said the collaboration is helping to make a new operating paradigm for the nuclear industry.
Iran nuclear deal: Fordo uranium centrifuges to be injected with gas - BBC News
Iran nuclear deal: Fordo uranium centrifuges to be injected with gas - BBC News: Iran will begin injecting gas into uranium enrichment centrifuges at its underground Fordo facility.
NRG gets approval for near-term waste management plans - World Nuclear News
NRG gets approval for near-term waste management plans - World Nuclear News: The Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group's plans for the processing and disposal of radioactive wastes from the Petten research reactor in the Netherlands over the next three years have been approved by the country's nuclear regulator. However, NRG must submit for approval an updated plan by mid-2022.
Trump starts USA's withdrawal from Paris Agreement - World Nuclear News
Trump starts USA's withdrawal from Paris Agreement - World Nuclear News: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo yesterday announced the country had begun the process to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change by submitting a formal notification to the United Nations. The withdrawal will take effect one year from delivery of the notification.
UK Sets Nation-Wide Fracking Moratorium | The Energy Collective Daily
UK Sets Nation-Wide Fracking Moratorium | The Energy Collective Daily |
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The AI Revolution Could Kill Fossil Fuels | OilPrice.com
The AI Revolution Could Kill Fossil Fuels | OilPrice.com: As global carbon emissions reach a tipping point, technology such as artificial intelligence provides a much-needed solution in the face of potentially catastrophic climate change
CBI demands progress on Small Modular Reactors and a new way to fund large-scale nuclear power station | The Mail
CBI demands progress on Small Modular Reactors and a new way to fund large-scale nuclear power station | The Mail: The CBI has demanded progress on small nuclear reactors and a controversial new way for financing large-scale developments.
First unit of Belarusian nuclear power plant completes hermetic enclosure tests
First unit of Belarusian nuclear power plant completes hermetic enclosure tests: The ability of the hermetic enclosure to handle excessive pressure was tested as part of the large-scale startup and commissioning work. Over the course of eight days the hermetic seal was tested against reduced air pressure created using an exhaust ventilation system.
India: Nuclear plant hacking - what you need to know | India – Gulf News
India: Nuclear plant hacking - what you need to know | India – Gulf News: The administrative network of the Tamil Nadu plant was breached in the attack
NRC Decision Leaves Nuclear Plants Vulnerable to Terrorist Drones | Union of Concerned Scientists
NRC Decision Leaves Nuclear Plants Vulnerable to Terrorist Drones | Union of Concerned Scientists: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has declined to require owners of U.S. nuclear power reactors and some nuclear material processing plants to defend against drones.
Why U.K. Is Pushing Nuclear Power as Others Waver: QuickTake - Bloomberg
Why U.K. Is Pushing Nuclear Power as Others Waver: QuickTake - Bloomberg: Even as some nations move away from nuclear power, the U.K. is forging ahead. Hinkley Point C, under construction in southwest England, will be Britain’s first new nuclear power station in about three decades and is its largest construction project ever. With a price tag that has soared to 22.5 billion pounds ($29 billion) -- necessitating an unusual repayment plan that saddles British ratepayers with extra costs for decades -- Hinkley Point is a high-stakes test of one way to cut down on the ca
NRC Approves Changes to Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station’sEmergency Planning Requirements
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NRC Approves Changes to Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station’sEmergency Planning Requirements
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NRC Approves Changes to Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station’sEmergency Planning Requirements
19-056.pdf
South Korean Firm Claims North Korean Hackers Behind Cyber Attack on Indian Nuclear Plant - Sputnik International
South Korean Firm Claims North Korean Hackers Behind Cyber Attack on Indian Nuclear Plant - Sputnik International: New Delhi (Sputnik): With the recent controversy over an alleged Israeli spyware-attack via WhatsApp on several Indian political leaders, social activists and journalists still in the news, speculation about a malware attack on an Indian nuclear plant has come to the forefront, raising questions about cybersecurity in India.
DNFSB Still Faces Morale Troubles, Communications Challenges, Inspector General Says - ExchangeMonitor
DNFSB Still Faces Morale Troubles, Communications Challenges, Inspector General Says - ExchangeMonitor: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
Data from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Shows Stronger Than Expected Growth in Renewables - Environment + Energy Leader
Data from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Shows Stronger Than Expected Growth in Renewables - Environment + Energy Leader: According to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the agency has once again revised its three-year forecast for changes in the US electrical generating capacity mix.
New Mexico lawmakers press Holtec on waste safety | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
New Mexico lawmakers press Holtec on waste safety | Local News | santafenewmexican.com: Executives from the company told legislators the storage and transport of the radioactive material to a storage site in Southern New Mexico will be safe.
As Dominion, others target 80-year nuclear plants, cybersecurity concerns complicate digital upgrades | Utility Dive
As Dominion, others target 80-year nuclear plants, cybersecurity concerns complicate digital upgrades | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.
Regulators approve exemptions for former nuclear power plant - Connecticut Post
Regulators approve exemptions for former nuclear power plant - Connecticut Post: PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) - Federal regulators are exempting the shuttered Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station from certain emergency planning and preparedness requirements.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said it granted the exemption request Monday because the plant permanently ceased operations in May after 46 years in operation.
But Democratic U.S. Sen. Edward Markey says Monday's decision takes away key protections for nearby residents.
He says the site is now exempt from regulations requiring it maintain offsite emergency response capabilities and additional procedures for public notification.
The regulatory commission says the plant will still have to maintain an onsite emergency plan and response capabilities. It'll also still have to notify the state of any emergency declaration.
Pilgrim was Massachusetts' last nuclear power plant. It was acquired by Holtec Decommissioning International from the Entergy Corporation in August.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said it granted the exemption request Monday because the plant permanently ceased operations in May after 46 years in operation.
But Democratic U.S. Sen. Edward Markey says Monday's decision takes away key protections for nearby residents.
He says the site is now exempt from regulations requiring it maintain offsite emergency response capabilities and additional procedures for public notification.
The regulatory commission says the plant will still have to maintain an onsite emergency plan and response capabilities. It'll also still have to notify the state of any emergency declaration.
Pilgrim was Massachusetts' last nuclear power plant. It was acquired by Holtec Decommissioning International from the Entergy Corporation in August.
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