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Kimba nuclear waste dump law risks breaching Indigenous human rights, committee finds - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Kimba nuclear waste dump law risks breaching Indigenous human rights, committee finds - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): The cross-party group says the Federal Government's decision to press ahead with a bill to build the facility risks infringing on traditional owners' rights to culture and self-determination.
Outer Containment Dome Capped At Kanupp-2 Hualong One Plant :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Outer Containment Dome Capped At Kanupp-2 Hualong One Plant :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: The outer containment dome has been capped at the China-supplied Kanupp-2 nuclear power plant under construction in southern Pakistan, China National Nuclear Corporation said.
The pouring of the last layer of concrete used for capping the dome was finished on 10 April, CNNC said.
There are two plants under construction at the Kanupp site, also known as Karachi. They are the first of China’s indigenous Generation III HPR1000, or Hualong One, reactor design to be built overseas.
The pouring of the last layer of concrete used for capping the dome was finished on 10 April, CNNC said.
There are two plants under construction at the Kanupp site, also known as Karachi. They are the first of China’s indigenous Generation III HPR1000, or Hualong One, reactor design to be built overseas.
French utility EDF expects steep drop in domestic nuclear output to record low in 2020 - Reuters
French utility EDF expects steep drop in domestic nuclear output to record low in 2020 - Reuters: French state-controlled utility EDF said on Thursday it expected a sharp drop in its domestic nuclear power output to a record low in 2020 as a result of the fall in business activity caused by the coronavirus crisis, knocking its shares.
Radioactive Three Mile Island transfer plan raises alarms - WHYY
Radioactive Three Mile Island transfer plan raises alarms - WHYY: DEP asks the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to slow down the review of a license transfer due to the coronavirus emergency.
Report: Russia hasn't violated MOX-related plutonium pact | News | aikenstandard.com
Report: Russia hasn't violated MOX-related plutonium pact | News | aikenstandard.com: There is "no indication" Russia has breached the Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement, an accord between Washington and Moscow that gave rise to the failed Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility,
DOE confirms eight cases of coronavirus at Savannah River Site | Coronavirus | aikenstandard.com
DOE confirms eight cases of coronavirus at Savannah River Site | Coronavirus | aikenstandard.com: Eight cumulative cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, have been recorded at the Savannah River Site as of late Thursday morning.
Russian regulator approves infrastructure work for floating NPP : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Russian regulator approves infrastructure work for floating NPP : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Russian State Expert Examination Board (Glavgosexpertiza) has approved plans to build the infrastructure needed to support the floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) Akademik Lomonosov in the city of Pevek, which is in Russia's Chukotka region. The plant, which comprises two 35-megawatt KLT-40C reactors, started commercial operation in December last year.
US economists study COVID-19 impact on energy : Covid-19 - World Nuclear News
US economists study COVID-19 impact on energy : Covid-19 - World Nuclear News: COVID-19-induced reductions in electricity pricing and energy demand from the shuttered US economy could be especially problematic for merchant baseload generators including nuclear, according to an assessment by the Brattle Group. Electricity loads across most of the USA fell during February and March, but less than half of this decline is likely attributable to COVID-19, the report finds.
Europe needs nuclear energy, says new Foratom president : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
Europe needs nuclear energy, says new Foratom president : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News: "It is important to ensure that nuclear energy is treated on an equal footing with other low-carbon energy sources by EU decision makers," says Esa Hyvärinen, the new president of Brussels-based industry group Foratom. Nuclear, he says, will play an important role in meeting the bloc's climate targets.
Philanthropy/Energy in a new format? | The Energy Collective Daily
Philanthropy/Energy in a new format? | The Energy Collective Daily |
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- Gas goes green
- Green Hydrogen for a European Green Deal A 2 X40GW initiative
- Regulatory Roundup: Grid Modernization, Electric Transportation, Cloud Computing, and More Continue – Remotely
- Advocates call for methodical approach to make sure offshore wind benefits all
- If Tesla Model Y and Cybertruck Match Model 3 Success
- ‘Imagine Facing COVID in the Dark’: SolarAid Raises Rural Electrification Funds for Zambia [Donor Appeal]
(1) Winner of the Nuclear Energy Grand Challenge: Reimagining Nuclear Waste - YouTube
(1) Winner of the Nuclear Energy Grand Challenge: Reimagining Nuclear Waste - YouTube: Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Hot tests completed at Ostrovets unit 1 : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Hot tests completed at Ostrovets unit 1 : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Hot-tests have been completed at unit 1 of the first nuclear power plant to be constructed in Belarus, Rosatom announced yesterday. The Russian state nuclear corporation said the milestone was an important stage in preparing the unit for commissioning.
Three new wildfires break out near Chernobyl nuclear power plant | London Evening Standard
Three new wildfires break out near Chernobyl nuclear power plant | London Evening Standard: Three new wildfires have broken out in the radiation-contaminated evacuation zone around the wrecked Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Officials said the fires, which started near the site of the world's worst nuclear accident 34 years ago, were small and posed no threat to facilities holding radioactive waste. The Emergencies Ministry did not give an area for the
Would solar decarbonize French energy – or just replace nuclear? – pv magazine International
Would solar decarbonize French energy – or just replace nuclear? – pv magazine International: A thinktank has studied whether increased solar energy would contribute significantly to reducing the carbon footprint of the French and European electricity systems in an attempt to respond to a common French refrain the nation needs no further decarbonization of energy because it has nuclear power.
Ansaldo Nuclear develops robot for complex nuclear waste removal | Power Engineering
Ansaldo Nuclear develops robot for complex nuclear waste removal | Power Engineering: After two years of design and manufacture, Ansaldo Nuclear has provided a bespoke robot to recover 2000 drums of radioactive waste from hard-to-access storage locations at the decommissioned Caorso nuclear power plant in Italy. As part of one of the biggest and most complex decommissioning projects in the nuclear industry, the project involves the treatment and conditioning...
As coronavirus bites, EDF lowers nuclear output projections for 2020
As coronavirus bites, EDF lowers nuclear output projections for 2020: The energy sector is being affected by the coronavirus in a number of ways.
Fukushima Update April 17, 2020
Fukushima Update April 17, 2020 –
The IAEA has issued a new report about the
handling of purified F. Daiichi waste water… The IAEA’s new Integrated
Regulatory Review Service report has also been posted… A new robotics R&D
base opens in Minamisoma… Nuke restarts contributed to Japan’s CO2 emissions
dropping 4.6% in 2018… The Coronavirus causes the Fukushima decommissioning work
force to be downsized.
https://www.hiroshimasyndrome.Is 5G technology linked to Covid-19 outbreak? : The Standard
Is 5G technology linked to Covid-19 outbreak? : The Standard: Communications Authority responds to safety fears over links between 5 G technology and the pandemic.
Indian Point faces no risk from gas pipeline, says NRC : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
Indian Point faces no risk from gas pipeline, says NRC : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: Entergy's Indian Point nuclear power plant in New York State would remain protected in the unlikely event that a newly-installed 42-inch natural gas transmission pipeline that runs near it ruptures, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has concluded. However, it said Entergy should revisit the assumptions it made in its analysis.
U.S. Nuclear Industry Shaved Generating Costs by 7.6% Compared to 2018
U.S. Nuclear Industry Shaved Generating Costs by 7.6% Compared to 2018: The U.S. nuclear power fleet last year achieved its lowest recorded average total generating costs in two decades—$30.42/MWh—though it ran at a
Report: Russia hasn't violated MOX-related plutonium pact | News | aikenstandard.com
Report: Russia hasn't violated MOX-related plutonium pact | News | aikenstandard.com: There is "no indication" Russia has breached the Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement, an accord between Washington and Moscow that gave rise to the failed Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility,
Pennsylvania raises alarms on transfer of radioactive Three Mile Island reactor
Pennsylvania raises alarms on transfer of radioactive Three Mile Island reactor
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Thursday, April 16, 2020
In email, Navy Captain Brett Crozier acknowledged seeking virus help for aircraft carrier could harm his career - The Washington Post
In email, Navy Captain Brett Crozier acknowledged seeking virus help for aircraft carrier could harm his career - The Washington Post: In an email, Navy captain blamed himself for not demanding decisive action sooner for crew with coronavirus. His message was later mischaracterized.
Can The US Afford A Fracking Ban? | The Energy Collective Daily
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- EV Charging in Europe: Needs for 2030 and Effects of Covid today
- The cultural shift that is underway
- U.S. Utility Investors Risk Billions In Rush To Natural Gas: Is It A Bridge To Climate Breakdown?
- First American hydrogen fuel cell vessel’s construction shipyard selected
- Brazil: how much does the lack of leadership cost?
- Shanghai Tesla at Full Phase 1 Production in April and Surpass in 2020
- Russia and Saudi Arabia Talk 15% Oil Production Cuts
- New York is developing a gas planning framework, an important step to achieve its climate goals
- Time to Protect Clean Energy by Ending PG&E’s Bankruptcy
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Resilience in the Time of the Coronavirus by Rick Mroz
Resilience in the Time of the Coronavirus by Rick Mroz: The coronavirus situation illustrates the need for preparation...we know that Russian hackers have already penetrated U.S. power plant control rooms.
Plant Vogtle confirms 42 employees test positive for COVID-19
Plant Vogtle confirms 42 employees test positive for COVID-19: Plant Vogtle officials now say 42 of their employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
Southern to cut workforce at Vogtle nuclear site (NYSE:SO) | Seeking Alpha
Southern to cut workforce at Vogtle nuclear site (NYSE:SO) | Seeking Alpha: Southern Co. (NYSE:SO) says construction work will continue at two units of the Vogtle nuclear plant site in Georgia but with a 20% reduced workforce. The
Oklo Submits First Non-LWR Combined License Application to NRC
Oklo Submits First Non-LWR Combined License Application to NRC: Oklo, developer of the 1.5-MW Aurora micro-reactor, has submitted the first-ever combined license application (COLA) for an advanced non-light water
The Need for Testing Advanced Nuclear Power - AAF
The Need for Testing Advanced Nuclear Power - AAF: Summary Advanced nuclear energy can help mitigate climate change by providing energy that is both reliable and free of greenhouse gases. Federal legislation and funding are positioning the advanced nuclear energy industry for commercialization in the coming years by supporting demonstration projects to evaluate their safety and environmental impacts. Moving forward, demonstration projects can go …
Why Refuel a Nuclear Reactor Now?
Why Refuel a Nuclear Reactor Now?: Why Refuel a Nuclear Reactor Now?
OECD calls for sector to adapt quickly to COVID-19, EDF withdraws targets
OECD calls for sector to adapt quickly to COVID-19, EDF withdraws targets
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IAEA turns focus on SMR economics in new study
IAEA turns focus on SMR economics in new study
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Finland pools resources to streamline plant decommissioning
Finland pools resources to streamline plant decommissioning
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China says virus outbreak will not impact nuclear power plant construction - Reuters
China says virus outbreak will not impact nuclear power plant construction - Reuters: The coronavirus outbreak will have no impact on the progress of nuclear power plant construction in China in the short term, and reactors already in operation have not been affected, a nuclear safety official said on Wednesday.
Global Atomic outlines viable Dasa economics - Mining Journal
Global Atomic outlines viable Dasa economics - Mining Journal: Niger uranium project ranks among the lowest-cost, capable of turning a profit at current prices
Safety Organisation Completes Registration Of China Branch Office :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Safety Organisation Completes Registration Of China Branch Office :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: The World Association of Nuclear Operators has completed the registration of its new branch office in Shanghai, China, making it easier for the organisation to provide services to operators in the world’s fastest growing region for commercial nuclear power.
WANO said the Shanghai office will be led by the director, Joel Bohlmann, and three deputy directors; Ding Yunfeng from State Power Investment Corporation Limited, Zou Yongping from China General Nuclear and QiTunfeng from China National Nuclear Power Co, Ltd.
WANO said the Shanghai office will be led by the director, Joel Bohlmann, and three deputy directors; Ding Yunfeng from State Power Investment Corporation Limited, Zou Yongping from China General Nuclear and QiTunfeng from China National Nuclear Power Co, Ltd.
About half of world's production of uranium has been cut - Haywood | Kitco News
About half of world's production of uranium has been cut - Haywood | Kitco News: A roundup of all the mining news in the precious metals sector with a variety of company news, mining sector analysis, newsletter writer insights and executive interviews.
What do nuclear disaster sites look like now? Photo gallery
What do nuclear disaster sites look like now? Photo gallery: What happened to the sites of nuclear accidents? Power Technology investigates what the worst nuclear disaster sites look like now.
Hanford Employee Being Tested for COVID-19; Cases Confirmed at Nuclear Fuel Services - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
Hanford Employee Being Tested for COVID-19; Cases Confirmed at Nuclear Fuel Services - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
DOE Begins Acquisition Planning for Operation of the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Direct Feed Low-Activity Waste Facilities | Department of Energy
DOE Begins Acquisition Planning for Operation of the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Direct Feed Low-Activity Waste Facilities | Department of Energy: DOE Begins Acquisition Planning for Operation of the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Direct Feed Low-Activity Waste Facilities
Indian Point faces no risk from gas pipeline, says NRC : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
Indian Point faces no risk from gas pipeline, says NRC : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: Entergy's Indian Point nuclear power plant in New York State would remain protected in the unlikely event that a newly-installed 42-inch natural gas transmission pipeline that runs near it ruptures, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has concluded. However, it said Entergy should revisit the assumptions it made in its analysis.
EDF lowers annual output forecast to 300 TWh : Corporate - World Nuclear News
EDF lowers annual output forecast to 300 TWh : Corporate - World Nuclear News: EDF estimates that the coronavirus pandemic will reduce its annual nuclear output in France to about 300 terawatt hours this year and to 330-360 TWh each year in 2021 and 2022. The estimate is down from an initial expectation of 375-390 TWh before the outbreak.
Karachi 2 containment building completed : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Karachi 2 containment building completed : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The concreting of the outer dome of the double-layer containment building at unit 2 of the Karachi nuclear power plant in Pakistan was completed on 10 April, China National Nuclear Corporation has announced. The two Chinese-designed Hualong One reactors being built at the site are scheduled for commercial operation in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
Hot tests completed at Ostrovets unit 1 : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Hot tests completed at Ostrovets unit 1 : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Hot-tests have been completed at unit 1 of the first nuclear power plant to be constructed in Belarus, Rosatom announced yesterday. The Russian state nuclear corporation said the milestone was an important stage in preparing the unit for commissioning.
Ukraine Announces Extinguish Fire Near Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant - Somag News
Ukraine Announces Extinguish Fire Near Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant - Somag News: Ukraine, which has been on the agenda recently with the fire near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, made the relaxation statement. President Volodimir Zelenskiy announced that the fire was extinguished and that there was no risk of any disaster. In a news that we shared with you yesterday, we stated that a fire broke out …
EDF pulls financial targets in response to pandemic : Corporate - World Nuclear News
EDF pulls financial targets in response to pandemic : Corporate - World Nuclear News: EDF has withdrawn its financial targets for 2020 and 2021 as the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic impacts key areas of its business. In a statement yesterday, the French state-owned utility said these targets include the lower end of the forecast range for its core earnings in 2020 of EUR17.5 billion (USD19 billion).
Following a decade of wariness, nuclear power may be in demand again | MENAFN.COM
Following a decade of wariness, nuclear power may be in demand again | MENAFN.COM: (MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Apr.16
By Azer Ahmadbayli - Trend:
After the disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in 2011, many countries, especially in Europe, decided to reconsider their attitude to nuclear energy. In Germany, for example, it was decided to close all nuclear power plants by 2022, Belgium planned to
By Azer Ahmadbayli - Trend:
After the disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in 2011, many countries, especially in Europe, decided to reconsider their attitude to nuclear energy. In Germany, for example, it was decided to close all nuclear power plants by 2022, Belgium planned to
Worker infection halts anti-terror project at Genkai nuclear plant : The Asahi Shimbun
Worker infection halts anti-terror project at Genkai nuclear plant : The Asahi Shimbun: Kyushu Electric Power Co. suspended work to build an anti-terrorism facility at its Genkai nuclear p
EDF revises its annual nuclear output forecast
EDF revises its annual nuclear output forecast: In response to the public-health crisis, EDF has made adjustments to all its activities in order to protect personnel working on its nuclear power plants. The execution of work that was due to be performed during the maintenance outages has been significantly affected, thereby reducing power output
EDF Slides as French Energy Giant Warns of Nuclear Output Slump Amid Coronavirus Lockdown - Barron's
EDF Slides as French Energy Giant Warns of Nuclear Output Slump Amid Coronavirus Lockdown - Barron's: EDF stock slumped on Thursday, as the European energy giant warned nuclear power output would fall by 20% this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Plan to Clean Contaminated Uranium Mines Gets Longer Time Frame
Plan to Clean Contaminated Uranium Mines Gets Longer Time Frame: A handful of federal agencies will complete a decade-spanning plan to decontaminate more than 500 abandoned uranium mines in the Navajo Nation by the end of 2020, the EPA announced Wednesday.
The Many Times Trump Administration Exploited The Coronavirus Crisis
The Many Times Trump Administration Exploited The Coronavirus Crisis: President Donald Trump's administration, as well as corporations, believe they cannot let crisis go to waste, and they have not wasted coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus cases at Limerick nuclear station raised concern. Pa. plants say they’re working to prevent outbreaks during refueling outages | StateImpact Pennsylvania
How to keep nuclear power plants operating safely during the coronavirus pandemic - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
How to keep nuclear power plants operating safely during the coronavirus pandemic - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Without extraordinary measures to maintain safety and security, nuclear installations could risk compounding the coronavirus pandemic with a large-scale radiation release.
No safety issue with gas pipeline near Indian Point, NRC says - Mid Hudson News
No safety issue with gas pipeline near Indian Point, NRC says - Mid Hudson News: BUCHANAN – An expert team of Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff and outside specialists has concluded the Indian Point nuclear power plant would remain safe should there be a potential accident on a 42-inch natural gas pipeline near the plant. The team’s report also recommends several follow-up actions, including that the plant owner, Entergy, revisits the …
US Department of Energy awards $5 million in scholarships, fellowships
US Department of Energy awards $5 million in scholarships, fellowships: The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding more than $5 million in scholarships and fellowships for college nuclear engineering programs.
NRC Issues Guidance on Operator Licensing Requirements During COVID-19 Pandemic - Lexology
NRC Issues Guidance on Operator Licensing Requirements During COVID-19 Pandemic - Lexology: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) issued a letter on April 14 to provide guidance on reactor…
Nuclear agency proposes deregulating disposal of some US radioactive waste | News | Chemistry World
Nuclear agency proposes deregulating disposal of some US radioactive waste | News | Chemistry World: NRC issues new ‘interpretive rule’ allowing ‘very low level’ radioactive waste to be disposed of in landfills
Nuclear waste: the problem that will never, ever go away | Columnists | oswegocountynewsnow.com
Nuclear waste: the problem that will never, ever go away | Columnists | oswegocountynewsnow.com: OSWEGO — The future of nuclear energy in the United States is murky, as is the debate over how the nation — including Oswego County’s three reactors — should deal
NRC Releases Draft Report on Possible Changes to Reactor Decommissioning Financial Assurance Oversight
NRC Releases Draft Report on Possible Changes to Reactor Decommissioning Financial Assurance Oversight
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Ansaldo Nuclear Uses Bespoke Robot To Recover Caorso Radioactive Waste Drums :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Ansaldo Nuclear Uses Bespoke Robot To Recover Caorso Radioactive Waste Drums :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: Ansaldo Nuclear has provided a bespoke robot to extract and recover 2,000 drums of radioactive waste from hard-to-access storage locations at the single-unit Caorso nuclear power plant in northern Italy.
The Genoa-based company said the exercise is part of one of the biggest and most complex decommissioning projects in the industry.
Ansaldo Nuclear designed, manufactured, installed and operated the robot. It was used to retrieve, verify, seal and pack the radioactive drums.
The Genoa-based company said the exercise is part of one of the biggest and most complex decommissioning projects in the industry.
Ansaldo Nuclear designed, manufactured, installed and operated the robot. It was used to retrieve, verify, seal and pack the radioactive drums.
Jacobs extends engagement with UK, French-based nuclear fusion research projects | Power Engineering
Jacobs extends engagement with UK, French-based nuclear fusion research projects | Power Engineering: Energy consulting, engineering and construction services firm Jacobs has won more than $25 million in contracts focused on research into nuclear fusion in Europe. Fusion for Energy (F4E), ITER Organization and the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have hired Dallas-based Jacobs to support the fusion research. Fusion could offer a carbon-free, high-capacity power generation...
San Onofre sewage spill linked to blocked line, worn out pump switch - The San Diego Union-Tribune
San Onofre sewage spill linked to blocked line, worn out pump switch - The San Diego Union-Tribune: Investigation continues into release of 7,000 gallons of wastewater into the ocean in March
Pasco firm gets $4 million contract for Hanford work | Tri-City Herald
Pasco firm gets $4 million contract for Hanford work | Tri-City Herald: The underground trenches and tank are at high risk of collapsing and spreading contamination.
The Day - Millstone moving forward with reactor refueling amid COVID-19 pandemic - News from southeastern Connecticut
The Day - Millstone moving forward with reactor refueling amid COVID-19 pandemic - News from southeastern Connecticut: Operators have had to restructure this spring’s refueling for Millstone's Unit 2 reactor to ensure the safety of both resident and visiting workers.
Legal experts, NGOs blast EPA move on air quality standards after higher pollution linked to COVID-19 deaths
Legal experts, NGOs blast EPA move on air quality standards after higher pollution linked to COVID-19 deaths
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/groups-blast-epa-move-to-maintain-air-quality-standards-after-higher-pollut/576034/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202020-04-15%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:26772%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive
Framatome contracted for Taishan EPR services : Corporate - World Nuclear News
Framatome contracted for Taishan EPR services : Corporate - World Nuclear News: France's Framatome has signed a long-term service contract with the Taishan Nuclear Power Joint Venture Company Limited to support operations of units 1 and 2 at the Taishan nuclear power plant in China's Guangdong province. The 1750-megawatt EPRs entered commercial operation in December 2018 and September 2019, respectively.
EDF pulls financial targets in response to pandemic : Corporate - World Nuclear News
EDF pulls financial targets in response to pandemic : Corporate - World Nuclear News: EDF has withdrawn its financial targets for 2020 and 2021 as the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic impacts key areas of its business. In a statement yesterday, the French state-owned utility said these targets include the lower end of the forecast range for its core earnings in 2020 of EUR17.5 billion (USD19 billion).
Visualizing North Dakota Oil & Gas Production (Through Febuary 2020) | The Energy Collective Daily
Visualizing North Dakota Oil & Gas Production (Through Febuary 2020) | The Energy Collective Daily |
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- The energy lessons of viruses; mutation, isolation and purification
First refurbished Darlington unit starts up : Corporate - World Nuclear News
First refurbished Darlington unit starts up : Corporate - World Nuclear News: Unit 2 at Ontario Power Generation's Darlington nuclear power plant has achieved first criticality after a refurbishment that has taken over three years to complete, including disassembling and rebuilding the reactor. The unit is expected to return to full service this Spring.
State agency: Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant not affected by fire | KyivPost - Ukraine's Global Voice
State agency: Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant not affected by fire | KyivPost - Ukraine's Global Voice: s a result of a fire in the exclusion zone, the facilities of the state-owned specialized enterprise Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) were not affected, the State Agency of Ukraine on Exclusion Zone Management has said on its Facebook page on Tuesday, April 14. “On the territory where technological materials are temporarily stored two cabins …
Belarus To Launch New Nuclear Power Plant This Autumn | OilPrice.com
Belarus To Launch New Nuclear Power Plant This Autumn | OilPrice.com: Officials in Minsk say a nuclear power plant being constructed in western Belarus will be launched during the summer and start producing electricity in the autumn
China Says Virus Outbreak Will Not Impact Nuclear Power Plant Construction - The New York Times
China Says Virus Outbreak Will Not Impact Nuclear Power Plant Construction - The New York Times: The coronavirus outbreak will have no impact on the progress of nuclear power plant construction in China in the short term, and reactors already in operation have not been affected, a nuclear safety official said on Wednesday.
TVA and University of Tennessee to evaluate SMRs - Nuclear Engineering International
TVA and University of Tennessee to evaluate SMRs - Nuclear Engineering International: The University of Tennessee (UT) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate the development of advanced nuclear reactors at TVA’s Clinch River nuclear site.TVA has not yet made a...
NRC glossing over Holtec risks » Albuquerque Journal
NRC glossing over Holtec risks » Albuquerque Journal: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is presenting the public with an extremely flawed environmental st ...
NRC says leak at North Anna reactor 'not a significant safety issue'; unit remains offline | Business | roanoke.com
NRC says leak at North Anna reactor 'not a significant safety issue'; unit remains offline | Business | roanoke.com: A water leak that forced the shutdown of one reactor at Dominion Energy’s North Anna Power Station on Thursday is not considered a significant safety issue for local residents, the
China says virus outbreak will not impact nuclear power plant construction - Reuters
China says virus outbreak will not impact nuclear power plant construction - Reuters: The coronavirus outbreak will have no impact on the progress of nuclear power plant construction in China in the short term, and reactors already in operation have not been affected, a nuclear safety official said on Wednesday.
Multiple COVID-19 cases confirmed among Nuclear Fuel Services employees in Erwin | WCYB
Multiple COVID-19 cases confirmed among Nuclear Fuel Services employees in Erwin | WCYB: Multiple COVID-19 cases have been confirmed among Nuclear Fuel Services employees in Erwin. The exact number of employees was not given. You can view the full statement sent to News 5 below. Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. , has confirmed cases of COVID-19 among our employees. We are in regular communication with them and their families as we assist them through this difficult time.
More Plant Vogtle workers test positive for COVID-19 - News - The Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, GA
More Plant Vogtle workers test positive for COVID-19 - News - The Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, GA: Plant Vogtle now has 35 workers who have tested positive for coronavirus.According to Georgia Power spokesperson Adrienne Tickle said the plant is still awaiting results for 42 workers, while 128 have tested negative.Construction work continues at the site under new enhanced protocols to reduce worker-to-worker contact and keep areas that are frequent cleaned and sanitized, the company said.
Could Full Decarbonization Depend on New Nuclear or CCS? | Greentech Media
Could Full Decarbonization Depend on New Nuclear or CCS? | Greentech Media: The path to a fully decarbonized energy system in Europe could depend on CCS and nuclear power, technologies that are out of bounds in today’s market, a consultancy forecast suggests.
PANDEMIC: Power forecasters struggle to find grid's 'new normal' -- Tuesday, April 14, 2020 -- www.eenews.net
PANDEMIC: Power forecasters struggle to find grid's 'new normal' -- Tuesday, April 14, 2020 -- www.eenews.net: From a soaring unemployment rate to a roller-coaster ride for stock markets, economic vital signs are showing the strain of an unprecedented pandemic that is changing virtually every aspect of American life.
COVID-19: The Wake-Up Call The Energy Sector Needed
COVID-19: The Wake-Up Call The Energy Sector Needed: Thoreau’s experience would later shape the 19th century literary classic Walden; or, Life in the Woods, detailing how he was able to rely solely on himself, including growing his own food and sourcing firewood for heat and light at night.
America's Power Industry United in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic | RealClearEnergy
America's Power Industry United in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic | RealClearEnergy: America is on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than 90% of Americans are now under statewide stay-at-home orders, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised all Am
More than 90% of Americans are now under statewide stay-at-home orders, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised all Am
The Scientists Taking Atomic-Level Pictures Of The Coronavirus
The Scientists Taking Atomic-Level Pictures Of The Coronavirus
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Aircraft carrier coronavirus outbreak hit reactor crew first: report - Business Insider
Aircraft carrier coronavirus outbreak hit reactor crew first: report - Business Insider: The first coronavirus cases aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt reportedly showed up in the reactor department, a potential worst-case scenario.
EDF Energy outlines process for deciding Sizewell C planning application | Latest Suffolk and Essex News | East Anglian Daily Times
EDF Energy outlines process for deciding Sizewell C planning application | Latest Suffolk and Essex News | East Anglian Daily Times: EDF Energy has taken steps to assure people concerned about proposals for a new nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast that there will be plenty of time to give their views – even if the coronavirus lockdown continues.
COVID-19 scales back work on Sequoyah Nuclear Power Plant refueling | Chattanooga Times Free Press
COVID-19 scales back work on Sequoyah Nuclear Power Plant refueling | Chattanooga Times Free Press: After a two-week delay and cutbacks in the scope of maintenance to be done, workers at the Sequoyah Nuclear Power Plant began a refueling outage this weekend under new safety procedures adopted to limit to spread of any coronavirus.
Russia, China willing to fund nuclear projects as several African countries explore controversial power source | City Press
Russia, China willing to fund nuclear projects as several African countries explore controversial power source | City Press: Faced with power shortfalls, demands for greener energy and drought threats to hydropower, a growing number of African countries are considering a shift to an unexpected power source – nuclear energy.
Trump administration's nuclear waste buildup worsens during outbreak
Trump administration's nuclear waste buildup worsens during outbreak: The Trump administration has been under fire for not doing enough to clean up nuclear waste. And now, with the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing
New York Has 1,300 Reasons Not To Close Indian Point
New York Has 1,300 Reasons Not To Close Indian Point: Replacing the electricity now being produced by the two reactors at Indian Point with wind turbines will require 1,300 times as much territory as what is now covered by the nuclear plant.
Nuclear Power Plants - Refueling Amid COVID-19
Nuclear Power Plants - Refueling Amid COVID-19: Nuclear plants refuel only once every two years. But the COVID-19 pandemic has caused problems. Local officials in Pennsylvania asked Limerick Nuclear Plant to delay refueling, but the company says refueling is needed for vital reliable power to the region's hospitals and critical facilities.
Belarus Says New Nuclear Power Plant To Go Online In Autumn
Belarus Says New Nuclear Power Plant To Go Online In Autumn: Officials in Minsk say a nuclear power plant being constructed in western Belarus will be launched during the summer and start producing electricity in the autumn.
Competition held to examine new markets and uses for nuclear fuel | The Michigan Daily
Competition held to examine new markets and uses for nuclear fuel | The Michigan Daily: Four University of Michigan student teams competed virtually in the first prize competition, titled Reimagining Nuclear Waste, to address the social, political and economic challenges facing the advancement of the clean energy economy on Friday afternoon.
Perry leaders assess impact of Perry Nuclear Power Plant staying open | News | news-herald.com
Perry leaders assess impact of Perry Nuclear Power Plant staying open | News | news-herald.com: While the threat of novel coronavirus looms large in many communities, one thing that Perry area government leaders don’t have to worry about, at least for the time being, is
2 Nuclear Contractors Ready to Cope with Pandemic - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
2 Nuclear Contractors Ready to Cope with Pandemic - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
Cook Plant Employee Diagnosed With COVID-19 | News/Talk 94.9 WSJM
Cook Plant Employee Diagnosed With COVID-19 | News/Talk 94.9 WSJM: Cook Plant Employee Diagnosed With COVID-19
Water leak shuts down one of two nuclear reactors at North Anna Power Station | Business | richmond.com
Water leak shuts down one of two nuclear reactors at North Anna Power Station | Business | richmond.com: Dominion Energy has shut down one of its two nuclear reactors at the North Anna Power Station after operators discovered what a spokesman for the company called a “small leak
How do we reverse global warming? + Coronavirus & Climate (Podcast) | The Energy Collective Daily
How do we reverse global warming? + Coronavirus & Climate (Podcast) | The Energy Collective Daily |
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Coronavirus expands foothold at Georgia Power’s Vogtle nuclear project
Coronavirus expands foothold at Georgia Power’s Vogtle nuclear project
https://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional/coronavirus-expands-foothold-georgia-power-vogtle-nuclear-project/Ly2Ua2dOBn9mzxb7XwHlBL/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202020-04-13%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:26723%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive
Clearer picture of coronavirus-driven grid load declines emerges in US after weeks of lockdowns
Clearer picture of coronavirus-driven grid load declines emerges in US after weeks of lockdowns
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/clearer-picture-of-coronavirus-driven-grid-load-declines-emerges-in-us-afte/575777/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202020-04-13%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:26723%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive
Keeping the lights on in our hospitals amid COVID-19 and other emergencies
Keeping the lights on in our hospitals amid COVID-19 and other emergencies
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/keeping-the-lights-on-in-our-hospitals-amid-covid-19-and-other-emergencies/575841/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202020-04-13%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:26723%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive
Higher air pollution linked to coronavirus deaths, Harvard study finds
Higher air pollution linked to coronavirus deaths, Harvard study finds
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/coronavirus-air-pollution-higher-deaths-harvard-study/575896/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202020-04-13%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:26723%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive
'No existing playbook': COVID-19 forcing NV Energy, NYPA and other utilities to get creative
'No existing playbook': COVID-19 forcing NV Energy, NYPA and other utilities to get creative
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/no-existing-playbook-covid-19-forcing-nv-energy-nypa-and-other-utilitie/575881/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202020-04-13%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:26723%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive
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