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Saturday, November 16, 2019

Cuomo threatens to revoke National Grid's license to provide gas in NYC due to hookup moratorium


Cuomo threatens to revoke National Grid's license to provide gas in NYC due to hookup moratorium



https://www.utilitydive.com/news/cuomo-national-grid-certificate/567192/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%20Weekly%20Roundup:%20Utility%20Dive%2011-16-2019&utm_term=Utility%20Dive%20Weekender

California proposes extending 4.8 GW gas capacity as bridge to 3.3 GW of new clean energy by 2023

 

California proposes extending 4.8 GW gas capacity as bridge to 3.3 GW of new clean energy by 2023


https://www.utilitydive.com/news/california-proposes-extending-48-gw-gas-capacity-as-bridge-to-33-gw-of-ne/567035/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%20Weekly%20Roundup:%20Utility%20Dive%2011-16-2019&utm_term=Utility%20Dive%20Weekender

Apple is now worth more than the entire US energy sector: BAML | Energy Central

Apple is now worth more than the entire US energy sector: BAML | Energy Central

X-Energy Signs on with Jordan for Four 75 MWe HTGR | Energy Central

X-Energy Signs on with Jordan for Four 75 MWe HTGR | Energy Central

A primer on the Saudi Aramco IPO | The Energy Collective Daily

A primer on the Saudi Aramco IPO | The Energy Collective Daily

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Friday, November 15, 2019

Fukushima update November 15, 2019-

Fukushima update November 15, 2019-
Niigata Prefecture holds its first nuke evacuation drill in five years… The concentration of accident-produced Cesium micro particles is extremely low… Many Fukushima refugee families experienced flooding caused by Typhoon Hagibis.
https://www.hiroshimasyndrome.com/fukushima-accident-updates.html

A new way to corrosion-proof thin atomic sheets Ultrathin coating could protect 2D materials from corrosion, enabling their use in optics and electronics.

A new way to corrosion-proof thin atomic sheets

Ultrathin coating could protect 2D materials from corrosion, enabling their use in optics and electronics.

https://news.mit.edu/2019/corrosion-proof-atomic-sheets-1004?fbclid=IwAR1K94Rty5CWWRTdlSSZ79Fm7DJgWAQ4AroyImCpNvz5K8qWG-WAnqQD4aE

The fusion energy dream is inching toward planet-saving reality - The Washington Post

The fusion energy dream is inching toward planet-saving reality - The Washington Post: American investment would help ensure that the United States becomes the home of a world-changing — and potentially world-saving — technology.

Trump energy pick faces questions on coal, nuclear power - Reuters

Trump energy pick faces questions on coal, nuclear power - Reuters: President Donald Trump's pick to run the U.S. Energy Department faced questions on emissions from energy operations and the future of nuclear power at his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, but was greeted warmly by senators from both parties who want to see him quickly confirmed.

Mobile Nuclear Power Will Enable a Logistics Revolution for the Army - War on the Rocks

Mobile Nuclear Power Will Enable a Logistics Revolution for the Army - War on the Rocks: From 2001 until 2010, over half of the American casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan, more than 18,000 men and women, were from convoy operations — missions

California crisis of fires, blackouts decades in the making | Energy Central

California crisis of fires, blackouts decades in the making | Energy Central

California’s wildfire, blackout crisis: Who’s to blame? | Energy Central

California’s wildfire, blackout crisis: Who’s to blame? | Energy Central

NRC explores streamlined environmental reviews to accelerate advanced reactor approvals

 

NRC explores streamlined environmental reviews to accelerate advanced reactor approvals


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California defies Trump Administration on lightbulb efficiency standards

 

California defies Trump Administration on lightbulb efficiency standards


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Salt River Project to install Arizona's largest battery system, helping to replace giant coal plant

 

Salt River Project to install Arizona's largest battery system, helping to replace giant coal plant


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Energy secretary nominee distances himself from Ukraine scandal, pledges baseload power support


Energy secretary nominee distances himself from Ukraine scandal, pledges baseload power support


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Germany extends controversial nuclear deal with Brazil | World| Breakings news and perspectives from around the globe | DW | 14.11.2019

Germany extends controversial nuclear deal with Brazil | World| Breakings news and perspectives from around the globe | DW | 14.11.2019: The Green party sought to scrap the agreement, citing safety concerns. However, the government in Berlin says it is committed to its longstanding deal over the "peaceful use of atomic energy" with Brazil.

National Nuclear Laboratory creates new partnership to develop and test nuclear technologies | News and Star

National Nuclear Laboratory creates new partnership to develop and test nuclear technologies | News and Star: The National Nuclear Laboratory has created a new partnership to a develop and test new and emerging technologies in nuclear facilities across the…

12 years and counting: Effort to lock Hanford’s radioactive waste in glass faces more delays | Crosscut

12 years and counting: Effort to lock Hanford’s radioactive waste in glass faces more delays | Crosscut: Feds aim to push back the opening of ‘glassification’ plants, while state officials say the Department of Energy has been underfunding the cleanup of America’s most poisoned site.

ENERGY POLICY: Lawmakers warn about nuclear industry's decline -- Thursday, November 14, 2019 -- www.eenews.net E&E News -- Start a free trial

ENERGY POLICY: Lawmakers warn about nuclear industry's decline -- Thursday, November 14, 2019 -- www.eenews.net E&E News -- Start a free trial: Senators and nuclear advocates alike renewed warnings yesterday that the domestic nuclear industry could be teetering on the edge of a bleak future if federal policymakers do not become more active.

Energy secretary nominee says tiny nuclear reactors could power Alaska villages - Alaska Public Media

Energy secretary nominee says tiny nuclear reactors could power Alaska villages - Alaska Public Media: Dan Brouillette would continue a quest to develop mini nuclear reactors, as well as renewables and carbon capture.

Mobile Nuclear Power Will Enable a Logistics Revolution for the Army - War on the Rocks

Mobile Nuclear Power Will Enable a Logistics Revolution for the Army - War on the Rocks: From 2001 until 2010, over half of the American casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan, more than 18,000 men and women, were from convoy operations — missions

Trump’s pick for energy boss answers Nevada’s nuke concerns

Trump’s pick for energy boss answers Nevada’s nuke concerns: RENO, Nev. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s pick to become the next U.S. energy secretary pledged Thursday to uphold his predecessor’s promise to begin removing weapons-grade plutonium the...

X-Energy Signs on with Jordan for Four 75 MWe HTGR | Neutron Bytes

X-Energy Signs on with Jordan for Four 75 MWe HTGR | Neutron Bytes: Jordan and X-energy Agree to Accelerate Work to Deploy a 300 MWe Nuclear Power Plant According to a statement released by X-Energy on November 15, 2019,  Jordan and X-Energy have moved to the secon…

EU initiative seeks €60bn investment in hydrogen projects | The Energy Collective Daily

EU initiative seeks €60bn investment in hydrogen projects | The Energy Collective Daily

Link to The Energy Collective Network

Saskatchewan includes SMRs in growth plan - World Nuclear News

Saskatchewan includes SMRs in growth plan - World Nuclear News: Saskatchewan has identified the reduction of carbon emissions from electricity generation and development of small modular reactor technology amongst its goals for growth. The province could have its first operational SMR by the middle of the 2030s, according to a newly released provincial roadmap.

ANS Nuclear Cafe Friday Matinee – Relocation of PM-2A | ANS Nuclear Cafe

ANS Nuclear Cafe Friday Matinee – Relocation of PM-2A | ANS Nuclear Cafe

RadioNuclear podcast featuring Gene Grecheck: The value of preserving the LWR fleet | ANS Nuclear Cafe

RadioNuclear podcast featuring Gene Grecheck: The value of preserving the LWR fleet | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Does TEPCO Have a Nuclear Future? | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Does TEPCO Have a Nuclear Future? | ANS Nuclear Cafe

End of an era at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station - The Coast News Group

End of an era at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station - The Coast News Group: CAMP PENDLETON — In 10 years time, the two giant domes on the beach visible from Interstate 5 between San Clemente and Oceanside will be gone. In late October, the California Coastal Commission approved a permit for Southern California Edison to demolish Units 2 and 3 of its San Onofre...

NRC Conducting Forum on Decommissioning Boards Next Week - CapeCod.com

NRC Conducting Forum on Decommissioning Boards Next Week - CapeCod.com: HYANNIS – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is hosting a webinar November 19 to collect public comments on the best practices for decommissioning community advisory boards. The NRC is require…

Nations cooperating on new nuclear energy | Tri-City Herald

Nations cooperating on new nuclear energy | Tri-City Herald: The world begins to slowly cooperate on new nuclear energy, according to a guest opinion by Jim Conca, a Tri-City scientist and longtime Tri-Citian. Canada and the U.S. are collaborating on advanced nuclear technology.

Wind and solar plants rise in the shadow of Fukushima's nuclear meltdown in Japan | MNN - Mother Nature Network

Wind and solar plants rise in the shadow of Fukushima's nuclear meltdown in Japan | MNN - Mother Nature Network: A $2.5 billion investment in a renewable energy hub will bring about 2/3 of the power that the nuclear plant once did.

Germany extends controversial nuclear deal with Brazil | World| Breakings news and perspectives from around the globe | DW | 14.11.2019

Germany extends controversial nuclear deal with Brazil | World| Breakings news and perspectives from around the globe | DW | 14.11.2019: The Green party sought to scrap the agreement, citing safety concerns. However, the government in Berlin says it is committed to its longstanding deal over the "peaceful use of atomic energy" with Brazil.

Regulators must unleash new nuclear power technology to fight climate change

Regulators must unleash new nuclear power technology to fight climate change: Lost in the hubbub over climate lawsuits and unrest is how investments in emissions-reduction technology made over the past decade are starting to improve the clean energy marketplace.

Lessons from the cyberattack on India’s largest nuclear power plant - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Lessons from the cyberattack on India’s largest nuclear power plant - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: The incident should serve as yet another wake-up call that the nuclear power industry needs to take cybersecurity more seriously.

Trump energy pick faces questions on coal, nuclear power

Trump energy pick faces questions on coal, nuclear power


https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-energy/trump-energy-pick-to-face-questions-on-coal-nuclear-power-idUSKBN1XO1OH

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Lessons from the cyberattack on India’s largest nuclear power plant - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Lessons from the cyberattack on India’s largest nuclear power plant - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: The incident should serve as yet another wake-up call that the nuclear power industry needs to take cybersecurity more seriously.

Taking Erdogan’s critique of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty seriously - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Taking Erdogan’s critique of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty seriously - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: A UN speech Turkish President Recep Erdogan delivered in September deserves much more attention than it got because it reflects a continued loss of respect, on the part of key Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty members, for the treaty’s no-nuclear-weapons pledge.

UPDATE 2-EDF cuts French nuclear output target on prolonged reactor outages - Energy & Oil - Reuters

UPDATE 2-EDF cuts French nuclear output target on prolonged reactor outages - Energy & Oil - Reuters: French utility EDF cut its 2019 nuclear power generation target in France for the second time this year due to unplanned and prolonged nuclear reactor outages, but said this would have no impact on its financial guidance.

EDF wants new-model nuclear reactor to be competitive with gas - Reuters

EDF wants new-model nuclear reactor to be competitive with gas - Reuters: French state-owned utility EDF wants an optimised version of its flagship EPR nuclear reactor to be cost-competitive with gas-fired power stations, its CEO said on Wednesday.

Czechs plan to build new nuclear unit by 2036 | Business Recorder

Czechs plan to build new nuclear unit by 2036 | Business Recorder: The Czech Republic is planning to build a new multi-billion-euro nuclear unit at the southern Dukovany plant by 2036. France is the leader... of the initiative

Deep Isolation and NAC to develop horizontal repository design | Nuclear Energy Insider

Deep Isolation and NAC to develop horizontal repository design | Nuclear Energy Insider: Nuclear waste start-up Deep Isolation has signed a cooperation agreement with NAC International to work on Deep Isolation’s design for canister storage and disposal in a horizontal repository. Deep Isolation sees its innovative solution as a simpler, cost-effective, and flexible alternative to mined repositories such as Yucca Mountain in the US.

U.S. lawmakers question why Centrus awarded federal uranium contract - Reuters

U.S. lawmakers question why Centrus awarded federal uranium contract - Reuters: A bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives asked officials at the Energy Department on Wednesday how Centrus Energy Corp, a company whose chief recently served as deputy at the department, won a federal contract to demonstrate a production method for a new nuclear power plant fuel.

Work On Schedule To Meet Revised Targets, Says Southern Nuclear :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency

Work On Schedule To Meet Revised Targets, Says Southern Nuclear :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: Work on the two-unit Vogtle nuclear station construction project in the US state of Georgia is on schedule to meet revised targets of commercial operation in November 2021 and November 2022, Stephen Kuczynski, president of Southern Nuclear, said.



Mr Kuczynski told a Public Service Commission hearing on Tuesday that he is optimistic the project will be completed on time.



“We continue to work to our aggressive schedule. We feel that is still achievable,” Mr Kuczynski said. “It is a challenge, but achievable.”

Trump energy pick faces questions on coal, nuclear power - Reuters

Trump energy pick faces questions on coal, nuclear power - Reuters: President Donald Trump's pick to run the U.S. Energy Department faced questions on emissions from energy operations and the future of nuclear power at his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, but was greeted warmly by senators from both parties who want to see him quickly confirmed.

CPUC demands PG&E defend power shut-off actions, launches investigation into all IOUs | Utility Dive

CPUC demands PG&E defend power shut-off actions, launches investigation into all IOUs | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.

Environmental court approves Swedish repository expansion - World Nuclear News

Environmental court approves Swedish repository expansion - World Nuclear News: The expansion of Sweden's existing SFR repository for low and intermediate-level waste at Forsmark has been approved by the Land and Environment Court in Stockholm. With approval already granted by the nuclear regulator, the government will now make a final decision on the application.

Study proposes agenda for US decarbonisation - World Nuclear News

Study proposes agenda for US decarbonisation - World Nuclear News: Achieving net-zero emissions in the USA by 2050 will require action across society, a new report from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions has concluded. It recommends the development of innovative technologies including small advanced reactors and strong policies to ensure they are deployed, including a long-term federal framework and an economy-wide carbon pricing programme.

Czechs to commission Dukovany unit by 2036, says PM - World Nuclear News

Czechs to commission Dukovany unit by 2036, says PM - World Nuclear News: The Czech Republic expects to select the reactor vendor for a new unit at the Dukovany nuclear power plant by the end of 2022 with commissioning planned for 2036, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said yesterday. His comments followed a meeting of the Standing Committee for the Construction of New Nuclear Resources, which was created in February and has now produced a schedule for expansion of the Dukovany plant.

What Would It Take to Get to a 100% Clean Energy Economy? AEE Offers Congress Its Perspective. | The Energy Collective Daily

What Would It Take to Get to a 100% Clean Energy Economy? AEE Offers Congress Its Perspective. | The Energy Collective Daily

Link to The Energy Collective Network

News - CalEPA Studying Ways to Sunset the California Economy | Heartland Institute

News - CalEPA Studying Ways to Sunset the California Economy | Heartland Institute: California is about to take one giant step toward following Germany’s failed climate goals which should be a wake-up all for governments everywhere.

BlackburnNews.com - Bruce Power CEO named to N.E.I. Board of Directors

BlackburnNews.com - Bruce Power CEO named to N.E.I. Board of Directors: The Nuclear Energy Institute is the voice of the nuclear industry on policy and technical issues in the United States.

Innovative Global Nuclear Power Generation Market With Size, Share, Price, Trend , Business Revenue, Future Growth, Trends Plans, Top Key Players, Business Opportunities , Forecast to 2025 – Market Report Gazette

Innovative Global Nuclear Power Generation Market With Size, Share, Price, Trend , Business Revenue, Future Growth, Trends Plans, Top Key Players, Business Opportunities , Forecast to 2025 – Market Report Gazette: Market Report Gazette provides latest industry trending news, news service, IT & Technology news helps businesses connect with their target audiences in technology, healthcare, devices industry across world.

After the INF Treaty, North Korea Could Pose a Greater Nuclear Threat

After the INF Treaty, North Korea Could Pose a Greater Nuclear Threat: After withdrawing from the INF Treaty, U.S. officials have been worrying about Beijing, but as Washington starts to deploy previously banned missiles in the Pacific,…

The case for thorium | The Trinitonian

The case for thorium | The Trinitonian: Illustration by Andrea Nebhut The time bomb of climate change has been ticking since industrialization. We are not only seeing its current effects, but we’re also learning more of the catastrophic effects that are going to manifest in the future. According to Climate Change Communication (CCC) 31 percent of Americans deny climate change, global warming has been backed by thousands of independent scientific studies which have determined that this increase of temperature is man-made. The...

Czechs plan to build new nuclear unit - The Japan News

Czechs plan to build new nuclear unit - The Japan News: PRAGUE (AFP-Jiji) — The Czech Republic is planning to build a new multi-billion-euro nuclear unit at the southern Dukovany plant by 2036, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said Wednesday.

Czech PM Babis: want to pick supplier for nuclear power plant expansion by 2022 - Agricultural Commodities - Reuters

Czech PM Babis: want to pick supplier for nuclear power plant expansion by 2022 - Agricultural Commodities - Reuters: The supplier to build new unit at the Czech nuclear power plant Dukovany should be chosen by the end of 2022, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Wednesday.

Buenos Aires Times | Techint suspends on work on nuclear reactor due to 'late payment'

Buenos Aires Times | Techint suspends on work on nuclear reactor due to 'late payment': Techint suspends on work on nuclear reactor due to 'late payment'. Officials from firm briefs workers that shutdown is a result of late payments from the national government. At least 270 workers placed on suspension by company.

EDF wants new-model nuclear reactor to be competitive with gas - Reuters

EDF wants new-model nuclear reactor to be competitive with gas - Reuters: French state-owned utility EDF wants an optimized version of its flagship EPR nuclear reactor to be cost-competitive with gas-fired power stations, its CEO said on Wednesday.

UPDATE 1-Czechs aim to pick supplier for new nuclear power unit by 2022 - Energy & Oil - Reuters

UPDATE 1-Czechs aim to pick supplier for new nuclear power unit by 2022 - Energy & Oil - Reuters: (Adds details)

Illinois’ Six Nuclear Energy Facilities at Full Power During Record Cold Snap | Business Wire

Illinois’ Six Nuclear Energy Facilities at Full Power During Record Cold Snap | Business Wire: While temperatures plunged to record-breaking lows during an unusual November cold snap early this week, Exelon Generation's six Illinois nuclear plan

What happens to nuclear waste from power plants? | Environment| All topics from climate change to conservation | DW | 13.11.2019

What happens to nuclear waste from power plants? | Environment| All topics from climate change to conservation | DW | 13.11.2019: African countries looking to invest in nuclear energy as a source of clean electricity should consider Europe's struggles with disposing of radioactive waste.

Nuclear power ‘dead and alive’, S&P proclaims – EURACTIV.com

Nuclear power ‘dead and alive’, S&P proclaims – EURACTIV.com: Growing competition from cheap renewable electricity, safety concerns, and rising costs of new plants are slowly driving nuclear power over the edge – except in Russia and China where the industry continues to enjoy extensive state support, S&P said.

Iran begins pouring concrete for 2nd nuclear power reactor - Hartford Courant

Iran begins pouring concrete for 2nd nuclear power reactor - Hartford Courant: Iran's state TV is reporting that construction has begun on a second nuclear power reactor at its Bushehr plant amid heightened tensions over Tehran's

Power Uprates Market Analysis Geography Trends, Demand and Forecasts 2025 – Tech Admirers

Power Uprates Market Analysis Geography Trends, Demand and Forecasts 2025 – Tech Admirers: Global Power Uprates Market : Snapshot With escalating population across the world and rapid urbanization in several emerging economies, the demand for power it at an all-time peak. In this scenario, it becomes essential to increase the efficiency of each nuclear power plant. Power uprate is the technique with which not only the maximum heat […]

Energy Dept. Should ‘Show Cause’ for Sustaining HEU Export Application, Company Says - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Energy Dept. Should ‘Show Cause’ for Sustaining HEU Export Application, Company Says - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.

Nuclear Colonialism: Indigenous opposition grows against proposal for nation’s largest nuclear storage facility in NM


Nuclear Colonialism: Indigenous opposition grows against proposal for nation’s largest nuclear storage facility in NM


https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2019/11/14/nuclear-colonialism-indigenous-opposition-grows-against-proposal-for-nations-largest-nuclear-storage-facility-in-nm/

RAY McGOVERN: Ukraine For Dummies – Consortiumnews

RAY McGOVERN: Ukraine For Dummies – Consortiumnews: There was no excuse for Congress' ignorance of Ukraine. Here is a guide to help.

By Ray McGovern
Special to Consortium News
At Wednesday's debut of the impeachment hearings there was one issue upon which both sides of the aisle seemed to agree, and it was a comic-book caricature of reality.
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Erdogan and ISIS - The Globalist

Erdogan and ISIS - The Globalist: Trump should not fall for the Turkish president’s public relations stunts.

Battleground Ukraine: Trump Vs. the State Department - The Globalist

Battleground Ukraine: Trump Vs. the State Department - The Globalist: Reflections on the art of diplomacy.

Putin's Oligarchs and Yeltsin's Oligarchs: All the Same? - The Globalist

Putin's Oligarchs and Yeltsin's Oligarchs: All the Same? - The Globalist: The Putin oligarchs are billionaires which serve at the discretion of the state. The original Yeltsin-type oligarchs owned the state.

More than $1 billion in unrestricted money goes to MIT, Duke, USC and Cleveland Clinic - The Washington Post

More than $1 billion in unrestricted money goes to MIT, Duke, USC and Cleveland Clinic - The Washington Post: The infusion of funds is unusual because it will come without restrictions, unlike most major donations, which typically arrive with detailed agreements stipulating how the money may be used.

What’s Next In The China Trade War – Lipstick On Pork Exports?

What’s Next In The China Trade War – Lipstick On Pork Exports?: The Chinese have clearly calculated that the President’s premature declaration of a deal a month ago revealed his strong desire for something to sign. So, perceiving their increased leverage, they upped their demands to include tariff rollbacks, not just holding off on announced increases.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Scientists Develop Method to Significantly Increase Nuclear Power Plant Safety - Sputnik International

Scientists Develop Method to Significantly Increase Nuclear Power Plant Safety - Sputnik International: Scientists at the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (NRNU MEPhI) have developed a technique to predict changes in the heat transfer modes of modern power plants.

State PUC votes to investigate PG&E, other utilities’ blackouts | The Sacramento Bee

State PUC votes to investigate PG&E, other utilities’ blackouts | The Sacramento Bee: The California Public Utilities Commission voted 5-0 in a public meeting to formally order an investigation into deliberate blackouts by PG&E and other investor-owned utilities that left millions without power in October.

Dan’s Idaho Nuclear Chili Recipe

Dan’s Idaho Nuclear Chili Recipe


https://neutronbytes.com/2019/11/13/dans-idaho-nuclear-chili-recipe/

Global Pollution Is Rising Again and Won’t Peak Before 2040 - Bloomberg

Global Pollution Is Rising Again and Won’t Peak Before 2040 - Bloomberg: Global greenhouse-gas pollution rose for a second year, ending a lull in emissions and putting the world on track for further increases through 2040 unless governments take radical action.

Newsom Has the Power to Remedy Power Outages – Why Hasn’t He Acted?

Newsom Has the Power to Remedy Power Outages – Why Hasn’t He Acted?

Deep Isolation and NAC to develop horizontal repository design

Deep Isolation and NAC to develop horizontal repository design



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IAEA Iran Safeguards Report Analysis | Institute for Science and International Security

IAEA Iran Safeguards Report Analysis | Institute for Science and International Security: ISIS is a non-profit, non-partisan institution providing public knowledge of nuclear proliferation and international security.

Managing Ageing Research Reactors to Ensure Safe, Effective Operations | IAEA

Managing Ageing Research Reactors to Ensure Safe, Effective Operations | IAEA

Public records confirm EPA’s “censored science” proposal was an end-run around Congress | Energy Central

Public records confirm EPA’s “censored science” proposal was an end-run around Congress | Energy Central

MIT Makes Better Industrial Carbon Capture Technology But It is 100 Times More Costly Than Trees | Energy Central

MIT Makes Better Industrial Carbon Capture Technology But It is 100 Times More Costly Than Trees | Energy Central

Elon Musk: Tesla is going to build Gigafactory 4 in 'Berlin area' - Electrek

Elon Musk: Tesla is going to build Gigafactory 4 in 'Berlin area' - Electrek: Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla is going to build Gigafactory 4, a new vehicle factory, in the ”Berlin area” as they start listing jobs for the new factory. CEO Elon Musk has been talking about a full battery and vehicle factory in Europe for a while now. Several European countries have even launched campaigns to …

Using mountains for long-term energy storage - 2019 - IIASA

Using mountains for long-term energy storage - 2019 - IIASA

EU to create own early missile warning system

EU to create own early missile warning system: Brussels (Sputnik) Nov 13, 2019 -
The European Union member states adopted on Tuesday a joint defence project, aimed at strengthening their capacity of early missile threat warning and countering it.

The Council of the Europea

Fuel Loading Begins At Darlington Unit 2 - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

Fuel Loading Begins At Darlington Unit 2 - 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.

Rolls Royce Reveals 440 MW Commercial Reactor Design | Neutron Bytes

Rolls Royce Reveals 440 MW Commercial Reactor Design | Neutron Bytes: Rolls Royce Consortium Plans SMR Units For Existing UK Sites The firm says that once it has orders for at least five of them, it can deliver each unit for about $2.2 billion. It has plans to build …

PG&E's Equity To Be Deemed Worthless - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha

PG&E's Equity To Be Deemed Worthless - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha: The short PG&E thesis has largely played out, but the equity still trades substantially above 0. Equity holders do not control their destiny, and are likely to

PG&E raises wildfire compensation offer to $13.5B as California turns up pressure | Utility Dive

PG&E raises wildfire compensation offer to $13.5B as California turns up pressure | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.

Putting Out Fires – Is Restructuring The Only Future For PG&E?

Putting Out Fires – Is Restructuring The Only Future For PG&E?: As record wildfires in California become the new normal, the crisis continues to deepen for The Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

PG&E faces potential showdown over its bankruptcy plan - The San Diego Union-Tribune

PG&E faces potential showdown over its bankruptcy plan - The San Diego Union-Tribune: California Gov. Gavin Newsom stepping up pressure on Pacific Gas & Electric to fork over billions more in cash to thousands of wildfire victims

PG&E faces potential showdown over its bankruptcy plan - The San Diego Union-Tribune

PG&E faces potential showdown over its bankruptcy plan - The San Diego Union-Tribune: California Gov. Gavin Newsom stepping up pressure on Pacific Gas & Electric to fork over billions more in cash to thousands of wildfire victims

PG&E Is Offering More to Fire Victims. A Key Hearing Is Coming. - Barron's

PG&E Is Offering More to Fire Victims. A Key Hearing Is Coming. - Barron's: The California utility is intensifying its efforts to reach a deal with one of the key constituencies it needs to win over to exit bankruptcy.

France's EDF says no damage found so far at Cruas nuclear plant after earthquake - Reuters

France's EDF says no damage found so far at Cruas nuclear plant after earthquake - Reuters: Checks carried out by French utility EDF at its Cruas nuclear power plant have revealed no anomalies so far, a company executive said on Tuesday, after it extended outages at three of the facility's reactors until Nov. 15.

Creating a star on Earth: Nuclear fusion program at General Atomics gets 5-year extension - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Creating a star on Earth: Nuclear fusion program at General Atomics gets 5-year extension - The San Diego Union-Tribune: DIII-D program continues search to find inexhaustible, clean energy

Watchdog group demands answers about plutonium pit production at closed SRS facility - News - The Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, GA

Watchdog group demands answers about plutonium pit production at closed SRS facility - News - The Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, GA: A watchdog group has issued a list of demands it seeks from the U.S. Department of Energy before the proposed plutonium pit production project moves forward at Savannah River Site near Aiken.Tom Clements, the director of Savannah River Site Watch, held a news conference at the library in downtown Augusta on Tuesday to discuss the project at the old Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility.Clements has asked the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Energy Department’s semi-

La Crosse Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Completed - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

La Crosse Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Completed - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.

Company's bid to use groundwater for nuclear plant denied

Company's bid to use groundwater for nuclear plant denied: PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona water regulators have rejected an application by an electric company to use groundwater to cool the nuclear power plant west of Phoenix because the water is being used by...

Talks Continuing With US About New Nuclear Says Perry :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency

Talks Continuing With US About New Nuclear Says Perry :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: US energy secretary Rick Perry confirmed that talks are continuing with Riyadh about supporting Saudi Arabia’s planned civilian nuclear programme.



Mr Perry told an energy forum that Saudi Arabia wants to sign a ‘123 agreement’ with the US.



A 123 agreement sets out rules governing US nuclear cooperation with other nations.

Nuclear a viable part of global energy transition says S&P report - Power Engineering International

Nuclear a viable part of global energy transition says S&P report - Power Engineering International: Nuclear power generation should remain a part of the global energy mix despite challenges related to tightening regulations, safety concerns, aging asset bases, and increasingly volatile energy markets, according to new reports from S&P Global Ratings.

Nuclear plant climate change risk assessment, action plans needed: researchers | S&P Global Platts

Nuclear plant climate change risk assessment, action plans needed: researchers | S&P Global Platts: Standards needed to address climate concerns Plants affected by heat waves, wildfires, hurricanes Shorter term risks from climate change for US nuclear power plants include events such as hurricanes,

Cuomo threatens to revoke National Grid's license to provide gas in NYC due to hookup moratorium | Utility Dive

Cuomo threatens to revoke National Grid's license to provide gas in NYC due to hookup moratorium | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.

Global energy forecast, part 3 of 5: Fossil fuels | Energy Central

Global energy forecast, part 3 of 5: Fossil fuels | Energy Central

China can play a larger role in resolving Middle Eastern problems | Energy Central

China can play a larger role in resolving Middle Eastern problems | Energy Central

Planned Gas Plants & Pipelines Likely “Stranded” in Future | Energy Central

Planned Gas Plants & Pipelines Likely “Stranded” in Future | Energy Central

MIT Makes Better Industrial Carbon Capture Technology But It is 100 Times More Costly Than Trees | Energy Central

MIT Makes Better Industrial Carbon Capture Technology But It is 100 Times More Costly Than Trees | Energy Central

California Emissions and Energy History | Energy Central

California Emissions and Energy History | Energy Central

Michigan utility pledges net-zero methane emissions from gas delivery system | The Energy Collective Daily


Michigan utility pledges net-zero methane emissions from gas delivery system | The Energy Collective Daily

Link to The Energy Collective Network

Fuel loading begins at Canada's Darlington unit 2 - World Nuclear News

Fuel loading begins at Canada's Darlington unit 2 - World Nuclear News: Fuel loading has begun at Darlington 2, Ontario Power Generation has announced. The refurbishment of Darlington 3 is now expected to start in the second quarter of 2020 as the company applies lessons learned during the refurbishment of unit 2.

IEA highlights 'deep disparities' in global energy systems - World Nuclear News

IEA highlights 'deep disparities' in global energy systems - World Nuclear News: Rapid and widespread changes across all parts of the energy system are needed to put the world on a path to a secure and sustainable energy future, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today on launching the latest edition of its World Energy Outlook.

EBRD calls for funding to progress Central Asian legacy clean-up - World Nuclear News

EBRD calls for funding to progress Central Asian legacy clean-up - World Nuclear News: Significant progress has been made in cleaning up some of the legacy waste from historic uranium mining in Central Asia, but much remains to be done, with additional donations from the international community needed to complete this vital remediation work, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development says.

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.

California sees solar+storage domination by 2030 with 11 GW / 44 GWh of batteries – pv magazine USA

California sees solar+storage domination by 2030 with 11 GW / 44 GWh of batteries – pv magazine USA: The state's 2019 IRP sees just over 11 GW solar power, and at least 11 GW - with up to 19 GW - of energy storage necessary to meet resource adequacy as part of the state's legally required 60% renewable portfolio standard by 2030 as prices have fallen 50% since 2017.

France's EDF says no damage found so far at Cruas nuclear plant after earthquake - Reuters

France's EDF says no damage found so far at Cruas nuclear plant after earthquake - Reuters: Checks carried out by French utility EDF at its Cruas nuclear power plant have revealed no anomalies so far, a company executive said on Tuesday, after it extended outages at three of the facility's reactors until Nov. 15.

GSE’s Hyperspring gets contract for nuclear power plants – Maryland Daily Record

GSE’s Hyperspring gets contract for nuclear power plants – Maryland Daily Record

South Carolina nuclear power plant operator insists ‘no danger to public’ after ‘small leak’ forces reactor SHUTDOWN — RT USA News

South Carolina nuclear power plant operator insists ‘no danger to public’ after ‘small leak’ forces reactor SHUTDOWN — RT USA News

Fukushima reinvents itself with a $2.7 billion bet on renewables - The Verge

Fukushima reinvents itself with a $2.7 billion bet on renewables - The Verge: As the debate over using nuclear energy to address climate change continues, Fukushima attempts to move on. The site of the most recent high-profile nuclear disaster is reinventing itself as a renewable energy leader in Japan.

Company’s bid to use groundwater for nuclear plant denied » Albuquerque Journal

Company’s bid to use groundwater for nuclear plant denied » Albuquerque Journal: PHOENIX -- Arizona water regulators have rejected an application by an electric company to use groundwater to cool the nuclear power plant west of Phoenix because the water is being…

Nuclear plant climate change risk assessment, action plans needed: researchers | S&P Global Platts

Nuclear plant climate change risk assessment, action plans needed: researchers | S&P Global Platts: Standards needed to address climate concerns Plants affected by heat waves, wildfires, hurricanes Shorter term risks from climate change for US nuclear power plants include events such as hurricanes,

Public meeting on dismantling San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant -

Public meeting on dismantling San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant -

Nuclear plant leak sprang from pipe; regulators not worried | The State

Nuclear plant leak sprang from pipe; regulators not worried | The State: A leak at the V.C. Summer nuclear plant near Columbia isn’t a major concern to federal safety regulators, despite questions about whether the public should have been notified weeks ago

French nuclear power generation fell 7.6% in Oct. -EDF

French nuclear power generation fell 7.6% in Oct. -EDF


https://www.reuters.com/article/edf-nuclearpower/french-nuclear-power-generation-fell-76-in-oct-edf-idUSL8N27S88K

Ukraine whistleblower: Don't forget the deep state has a dark side

Ukraine whistleblower: Don't forget the deep state has a dark side: The deep state has a long history of betraying the trust of the American people. They aren't our friends just because we share an enemy in common.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Save Diablo Canyon!

Save Diablo Canyon!: California state Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham plans to introduce a bill aimed at keeping the state’s last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, running past 2025.  The primary component o...

How the U.S. betrayed the Marshall Islands, kindling the next nuclear disaster - Los Angeles Times

How the U.S. betrayed the Marshall Islands, kindling the next nuclear disaster - Los Angeles Times: The U.S. buried nuclear waste in the Pacific after WWII. It’s close to resurfacing.

In Japan, Francis might be at odds with government on nuclear power, peace | National Catholic Reporter

In Japan, Francis might be at odds with government on nuclear power, peace | National Catholic Reporter: Most attention during Pope Francis' trip to Japan later in the month will likely focus on the significance of his visits to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the strong call he is expected to make for the g...

Chinese envoy encourages IAEA to further promote peaceful uses of nuclear energy - Xinhua | English.news.cn

Chinese envoy encourages IAEA to further promote peaceful uses of nuclear energy - Xinhua | English.news.cn

All U.S. Navy Submarines are Nuclear Powered (But That Could Change) | The National Interest

All U.S. Navy Submarines are Nuclear Powered (But That Could Change) | The National Interest: Here come the subs.

Nuclear a viable part of global energy transition says S&P report - Power Engineering International

Nuclear a viable part of global energy transition says S&P report - Power Engineering International: Nuclear power generation should remain a part of the global energy mix despite challenges related to tightening regulations, safety concerns, aging asset bases, and increasingly volatile energy markets, according to new reports from S&P Global Ratings.

Kazakhstan increases uranium mining by 5% | New Europe

Kazakhstan increases uranium mining by 5% | New Europe: NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan - The volume of uranium mining in Kazakhstan during ten months of this year increased by 5% and amounted to 18.7 thousand tonnes, Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry said on 11 November.

“The volume of uranium mining amounted to about 18.7 thousand tonnes with an increase of 5% co

UPDATE 3-France's EDF says no damage found so far at Cruas nuclear plant after earthquake - Agricultural Commodities - Reuters

UPDATE 3-France's EDF says no damage found so far at Cruas nuclear plant after earthquake - Agricultural Commodities - Reuters: Checks carried out by French utility EDF at its Cruas nuclear power plant have revealed no anomalies so far, a company executive said on Tuesday, after it extended outages at three of the facility's reactors until Nov. 15.

EPA to help identify uranium contamination near Grants, Gallup » Albuquerque Journal

EPA to help identify uranium contamination near Grants, Gallup » Albuquerque Journal: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Mine pollution affects water and human health; generations of Native families suffer from increased rates of cancers

What Happened to the Nuclear Renaissance? - ASME

What Happened to the Nuclear Renaissance? - ASME: The nuclear industry must embrace new ideas and develop safe, simple, and cost-competitive reactors before a true Nuclear Renaissance can occur.

No country in the world has found solution for nuclear waste challenge - report | Clean Energy Wire

No country in the world has found solution for nuclear waste challenge - report | Clean Energy Wire

China sets up innovation alliance for seawater uranium extraction - Xinhua | English.news.cn

China sets up innovation alliance for seawater uranium extraction - Xinhua | English.news.cn

French plant taken offline following earthquake - World Nuclear News

French plant taken offline following earthquake - World Nuclear News: EDF has temporarily suspended operation of three units at its Cruas-Meysse nuclear power plant to assess the reactors following a magnitude 4.9 earthquake yesterday in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of south-central France. No damage has been found at any nuclear facilities in the area.

US companies to cooperate on waste disposal technology - World Nuclear News

US companies to cooperate on waste disposal technology - World Nuclear News: Deep Isolation and NAC International are to cooperate in the design, development and manufacture of Deep Isolation's disposal canister technology.

US companies to cooperate on waste disposal technology - World Nuclear News

US companies to cooperate on waste disposal technology - World Nuclear News: Deep Isolation and NAC International are to cooperate in the design, development and manufacture of Deep Isolation's disposal canister technology.

Nuclear belongs in the global energy future, says S&P Global Ratings - World Nuclear News

Nuclear belongs in the global energy future, says S&P Global Ratings - World Nuclear News: Nuclear power generation should remain a part of the global energy mix despite challenges related to tightening regulations, safety concerns, ageing asset bases, and increasingly volatile energy markets, S&P Global Ratings says in two reports published today. Both reports study the 'energy transition', as Nuclear Dead and Alive and Different Nuclear Energy Policies, Diverging Global Credit Trends.

Nuclear belongs in the global energy future, says S&P Global Ratings - World Nuclear News

Nuclear belongs in the global energy future, says S&P Global Ratings - World Nuclear News: Nuclear power generation should remain a part of the global energy mix despite challenges related to tightening regulations, safety concerns, ageing asset bases, and increasingly volatile energy markets, S&P Global Ratings says in two reports published today. Both reports study the 'energy transition', as Nuclear Dead and Alive and Different Nuclear Energy Policies, Diverging Global Credit Trends.

Two-Thirds of Canadians Want Federal Action on Climate Crisis | The Energy Collective Daily

Two-Thirds of Canadians Want Federal Action on Climate Crisis | The Energy Collective Daily

Link to The Energy Collective Network


Global Nuclear Power Plant and Equipment Market 2019 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, General Electric, Larsen & Toubro, Areva, Babcock & Wilcox - News Coed

Global Nuclear Power Plant and Equipment Market 2019 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, General Electric, Larsen & Toubro, Areva, Babcock & Wilcox - News Coed: Global Nuclear Power Plant and Equipment Market Research Report 2019 is prepared with the single aim of equipping players with industry analysis and useful recommendations for securing a…

Earthquake hits southeast France, EDF checking two nuclear plants - Reuters

Earthquake hits southeast France, EDF checking two nuclear plants - Reuters: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit southeast France on Monday, injuring four people, while French utility EDF said it was carrying out regulatory checks at its Tricastin and Cruas nuclear power plants in the area to ensure there was no impact.

No country in the world has found solution for nuclear waste challenge - report | Clean Energy Wire

No country in the world has found solution for nuclear waste challenge - report | Clean Energy Wire

Russia & Iran launch construction of new reactor at Bushehr nuclear power plant — RT Business News

Russia & Iran launch construction of new reactor at Bushehr nuclear power plant — RT Business News: Russia & Iran launch construction of new reactor at Bushehr nuclear power plant

North Korea envoy to U.N. denounces IAEA findings on nuclear power - UPI.com

North Korea envoy to U.N. denounces IAEA findings on nuclear power - UPI.com: North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations said Pyongyang "categorically rejects" the report of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Saudi nuclear: talks ongoing with US to allow kingdom nuclear technology

Saudi nuclear: talks ongoing with US to allow kingdom nuclear technology: Saudi nuclear: Riyadh reported to be unwilling to commit to a deal that would rule out the possibility of enriching uranium or reprocessing spent fuel.

California's largest utility is setting aside $13.5 billion for victims of wildfires it sparked

California's largest utility is setting aside $13.5 billion for victims of wildfires it sparked: The Pacific Gas & Electric Company, California's largest utility, is setting aside $13.5 billion in a fund for victims of wildfires sparked by its electric lines and equipment.

California’s Newsom Wants to Stall $11 Billion PG&E Fire Payout - Bloomberg

California’s Newsom Wants to Stall $11 Billion PG&E Fire Payout - Bloomberg

PG&E Wildfire Victims Sue to Get Paid Before Fire Insurers - Bloomberg

PG&E Wildfire Victims Sue to Get Paid Before Fire Insurers - Bloomberg: PG&E Corp.’s plan to pay $11 billion to fire insurers is under attack from both California Governor Gavin Newsom and wildfire victims.

California Governor Questions $11 Billion PG&E Insurance Deal - WSJ

California Governor Questions $11 Billion PG&E Insurance Deal - WSJ: California Gov. Gavin Newsom questioned PG&E Corp.’s $11 billion settlement proposal for insurance losses tied to wildfires and said it could derail the utility’s bankruptcy exit strategy.

OSHA FILING: Whistleblowers allege TVA downplayed concerns | Local News | enewscourier.com

OSHA FILING: Whistleblowers allege TVA downplayed concerns | Local News | enewscourier.com: A law firm representing three former members of the Tennessee Valley Authority's Employee Concerns Program filed a whistleblower retaliation complaint Friday with the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Health and

New Mexico: More wells needed to gauge uranium plumes - Times Union

New Mexico: More wells needed to gauge uranium plumes - Times Union: MILAN, N.M. (AP) - More wells are needed to measure uranium plumes in a major aquifer in western New Mexico, state environmental officials said
The state Environment Department is asking federal authorities to collaborate to ensure accurate measurement of a plume of uranium contamination leaving the Bluewater Disposal Site, the Gallup Independent reports .
State officials are concerned the full nature of the plume within the San Andres-Glorieta aquifer has not been defined because of the lack of a comprehensive network of monitoring wells.
Kurt Vollbrecht, manager of the Environment Department's Mining Environmental Compliance Section, said the U.S. Department of Energy maintains control over groundwater resources at the former uranium mill site but does not have authority over impacts to groundwater quality outside the site boundary.
Vollbrecht outlined the state's concerns in an October letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and to Bernadette Tsosie, manager of the Bluewater site for the Energy Department's Office of Legacy Management.
Tsosie said the path of the San Andres-Glorieta aquifer plume is 2 miles (3 kilometers) north of the nearest drinking water su

SC nuclear reactor shut down over small coolant system leak - The Washington Post

SC nuclear reactor shut down over small coolant system leak - The Washington Post: A South Carolina energy company has shut down one of its nuclear reactors after officials discovered a small leak in the coolant system

DOE Releases Request for Information/Sources Sought for Nationwide Low-Level and Mixed Low-Level Waste Treatment Services Procurement | Department of Energy

DOE Releases Request for Information/Sources Sought for Nationwide Low-Level and Mixed Low-Level Waste Treatment Services Procurement | Department of Energy: DOE Releases Request for Information/Sources Sought for Nationwide Low-Level and Mixed Low-Level Waste Treatment Services Procurement

Radio and Television Address to the American People on the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, July 26, 1963 | JFK Library

Radio and Television Address to the American People on the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, July 26, 1963 | JFK Library: Listen to the speech.    View related documents.

Deadline Extended for Filing Fire Claims in PG&E Chapter 11 Cases | Business Wire

Deadline Extended for Filing Fire Claims in PG&E Chapter 11 Cases | Business Wire: Today, PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (together “PG&E”) are sharing that the Bankruptcy Court-approved deadline for fir

PG&E reports $1.62 billion loss in 3rd quarter, now $4 billion in the hole for first 9 months of 2019 | KTVU FOX 2

PG&E reports $1.62 billion loss in 3rd quarter, now $4 billion in the hole for first 9 months of 2019 | KTVU FOX 2: The company estimated it's facing a bill of more than $6 billion this year alone to pay for devastating fires in 2017 and 2018, more rigorous inspection of its electrical equipment, and customer credits for recent blackouts designed to prevent more blazes.

PG&E raises wildfire compensation offer to $13.5B as California turns up pressure | Utility Dive

PG&E raises wildfire compensation offer to $13.5B as California turns up pressure | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.

When a Tower Falls The Bay Area grapples with power outages, wildfires, and high winds


When a Tower Falls

The Bay Area grapples with power outages, wildfires, and high winds

https://scotscoop.com/when-a-tower-falls-the-bay-area-grapples-with-power-outages-wildfires-and-high-winds/

Monday, November 11, 2019

Rosatom expresses interest in teaming up with India to produce small and medium sized reactors - The Economic Times

Rosatom expresses interest in teaming up with India to produce small and medium sized reactors - The Economic Times: “Rosatom is developing small and medium-sized solutions based on light water reactor unit of Russian design. In Russia, we have commissioned and will be operationalizing the first Floating Nuclear power plant this year,” Mazein said, addressing the conclave.

Saudi Arabia's First Nuclear Reactor Nearly Finished, Sparking Fears Over Safeguards - GV Wire

Saudi Arabia's First Nuclear Reactor Nearly Finished, Sparking Fears Over Safeguards - GV Wire: The Guardian Saudi Arabia is within months of completing its first nuclear reactor, new satellite images show, but it has yet to show any readiness to abide by safeguards that would prevent it making a bomb. The reactor site is in the King Abdulaziz city for science and technology on the outskirts of Riyadh. The …

Nuclear industry accounts for 76,000 jobs across Canada - Canadian Manufacturing

Nuclear industry accounts for 76,000 jobs across Canada - Canadian Manufacturing: Canada's nuclear industry is growing in size due to the refurbishment of Ontario's reactors, says Canadian Nuclear Association

Nuclear plant shutdown threat from Exelon, ComEd could cause pain for companies

Nuclear plant shutdown threat from Exelon, ComEd could cause pain for companies: Making good on his threat to close four nuclear plants if he doesn't get what he wants out of Springfield isn't going to be entirely up to CEO Chris Crane.

Deep Isolation Announces Memorandum of Agreement with NAC International Inc. | Benzinga

Deep Isolation Announces Memorandum of Agreement with NAC International Inc. | Benzinga: Deep Isolation has signed a cooperative agreement with NAC International Inc. (NAC).
BERKELEY, Calif. (PRWEB) November 11, 2019 Deep Isolation, a leading ...

The Surprising Energy Math Behind U.S. Climate Policy Failure

The Surprising Energy Math Behind U.S. Climate Policy Failure: The U.S. has not yet begun its journey towards net-zero carbon dioxide, whether by 2050 or any other year. None of the proposals put forward by Democratic candidates for president are plausible. This battle has yet to be joined.

Fixes for California Utility Fires Are Few, Slow and Expensive | Energy Central

Fixes for California Utility Fires Are Few, Slow and Expensive | Energy Central

California’s Wild Fires Leave Many Questions Behind | Energy Central

California’s Wild Fires Leave Many Questions Behind | Energy Central

California governor raises objections to PG&E's $11B insurance deal - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha

California governor raises objections to PG&E's $11B insurance deal - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha: For the second time in less than a month, California's Gov. Newsom has raised the possibility of taking PG&E's exit strategy out of management's hands, say

Interview with Nick Stern in Second Episode of “Environmental Insights” | The Energy Collective Daily

Interview with Nick Stern in Second Episode of “Environmental Insights” | The Energy Collective Daily

Link to The Energy Collective Network

Aura seeks compensation for Swedish uranium ban - World Nuclear News

Aura seeks compensation for Swedish uranium ban - World Nuclear News: Australia's Aura Energy has lodged a claim against the Swedish government for compensation for the financial loss resulting from a ban on uranium exploration and mining, introduced in August 2018. The company had planned to extract uranium as a by-product from its 100%-owned Häggån polymetallic project in Sweden.

Egypt completes IAEA nuclear power infrastructure mission - World Nuclear News

Egypt completes IAEA nuclear power infrastructure mission - World Nuclear News: An International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has concluded an 11-day Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review for Egypt. The mission, which was completed on 6 November, was conducted at the invitation of the Egyptian government.

Concrete poured for Bushehr unit 2 - World Nuclear News

Concrete poured for Bushehr unit 2 - World Nuclear News: Iran has started construction of unit 2 of its nuclear power plant at Bushehr. A ceremony to mark the pouring of first concrete was held yesterday and was attended by the president of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran, Ali Akbar Salehi, government officials and executives from Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom.

Climate Change Is Breaking Open America's Nuclear Tomb - VICE

Climate Change Is Breaking Open America's Nuclear Tomb - VICE: The Marshall Islands say that plutonium is leaking into the Pacific Ocean from the concrete dome the U.S. built to dispose of nuclear waste.

PG&E offers $13.5B compensation to fire victims - Bloomberg - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha

PG&E offers $13.5B compensation to fire victims - Bloomberg - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha: PG&E (PCG) is offering $13.5B in compensation to the victims of wildfires sparked by its power lines as part of a restructuring plan, Bloomberg reports. Th

PG&E Wildfire Victims Sue to Get Paid Before Fire Insurers - Bloomberg

PG&E Wildfire Victims Sue to Get Paid Before Fire Insurers - Bloomberg: PG&E Corp.’s plan to pay $11 billion to fire insurers is under attack from both California Governor Gavin Newsom and wildfire victims.

PG&E bankruptcy: Newsom tells judge California may propose its own plan - SFChronicle.com

PG&E bankruptcy: Newsom tells judge California may propose its own plan - SFChronicle.com: Newsom assailed what he described as the “seemingly incessant litigation and stalling tactics” in PG&E’s bankruptcy case.

Iran to Produce 3k Megawatts of Nuclear Power by 2027

Iran to Produce 3k Megawatts of Nuclear Power by 2027: Iran’s atomic chief says the country will generate some three thousand megawatts of electricity via its nuclear power plants by 2027.

Switkowski preaches for nuclear energy invoking Bill Gates, Elon Musk

Switkowski preaches for nuclear energy invoking Bill Gates, Elon Musk: The former Telstra CEO said Australia was a nation of great technologists and great engineers that should give nuclear power a shot.

Iran Launches New Phase of Nuclear Power Reactor Construction | Asharq AL-awsat

Iran Launches New Phase of Nuclear Power Reactor Construction | Asharq AL-awsat: Middle-East Arab News and Opinion - Asharq Al-Awsat is the world’s premier pan-Arab daily newspaper, printed simultaneously each day on four continents in 14 cities

Iran Begins Pouring Concrete for 2nd Nuclear Power Reactor | Military.com

Iran Begins Pouring Concrete for 2nd Nuclear Power Reactor | Military.com: Trucks with spinning concrete mixers poured their slurry into the prepared base of the second reactor as journalists watched.

California governor raises objections to PG&E's $11B insurance deal - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha

California governor raises objections to PG&E's $11B insurance deal - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha: For the second time in less than a month, California's Gov. Newsom has raised the possibility of taking PG&E's exit strategy out of management's hands, say

Lone nuke reactor shut down | Lexington County Chronicle

Lone nuke reactor shut down | Lexington County Chronicle

Nuclear fusion projects push ahead despite hurdles | SmartBrief

Nuclear fusion projects push ahead despite hurdles | SmartBrief: Some private firms and governments say development of a demonstration nuclear fusion reactor for generating electricity could happen within five years, but a number of hurdles remain even for cooperative efforts like the 35-country ITER project in France. "What we are doing is fundamentally pushing the barriers of what's known in the technology world," said Prof. Ian Chapman,

S. Korea, Russia agree to put radiation detectors on ferries | Yonhap News Agency

S. Korea, Russia agree to put radiation detectors on ferries | Yonhap News Agency: SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Russia have agreed to put radiation detectors on...

Aura seeks compensation from Sweden after uranium ban

Aura seeks compensation from Sweden after uranium ban: Dual-listed Aura Energy is seeking compensation from Sweden for the financial losses that it incurred as a result of the country’s uranium ban that came into effect in August last year.

Aura provided Sweden a written notification under Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), which is a multilateral legal framework promoting cross-border cooperation in the energy sector, comprising of 54 signatories and presupposes that signatories respect fundamental legal principles.

France's EDF expects six new nuclear reactors to cost 46 billion euros: Le Monde - Reuters

France's EDF expects six new nuclear reactors to cost 46 billion euros: Le Monde - Reuters: French power utility EDF estimates it would cost at least 46 billion euros ($51 billion) to build six of its latest generation EPR nuclear reactors if the government decides to build them, French newspaper Le Monde reported on Saturday.

New Mexico: More wells needed to gauge uranium plumes

New Mexico: More wells needed to gauge uranium plumes: MILAN, N.M. (AP) — More wells are needed to measure uranium plumes in a major aquifer in western New Mexico, state environmental officials said The state Environment Department is asking...

Leak shuts down V.C. Summer nuclear plant | Durham Herald Sun

Leak shuts down V.C. Summer nuclear plant | Durham Herald Sun: A leak at the V.C. Summer nuclear reactor in Fairfield County has caused the plant to be shut down. Officials say the leak has not escaped into the environment and no one is in danger.

Ginna nuclear power plant turns 50 since first reaction | Power Engineering

Ginna nuclear power plant turns 50 since first reaction | Power Engineering: A New York nuclear power plant is celebrating its fifth decade in carbon-free operation this month. Owner Exelon Generation noted that the R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant generated its first reaction to produce electricity on Nov. 9, 1969. Ginna produces enough electricity to power about 500,000 homes and businesses, the parent company noted. By utilizing...

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.

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