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Saturday, October 24, 2020
US, Russia edge back towards talks on nuclear arms pact
US, Russia edge back towards talks on nuclear arms pact: Moscow (AFP) Oct 20, 2020 - Russia and the United States on Tuesday were edging closer to breaking an impasse in long-running talks aimed at extending a landmark nuclear arms deal, due to expire within months.
Why Natural Gas Is The Most Important Fuel Of the Next Decade | OilPrice.com
Why Natural Gas Is The Most Important Fuel Of the Next Decade | OilPrice.com: Natural gas may just be on track to become the world’s most important resource over the next decade as the world races to ditch other fossil fuels
New nuclear 'the most efficient way' to decarbonise grids, NNWI report finds : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
New nuclear 'the most efficient way' to decarbonise grids, NNWI report finds : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News: A new report published today by New Nuclear Watch Institute concludes that new nuclear build is the most efficient way to achieve decarbonisation of the electricity grid, being able to reduce system carbon intensity by up to 34% per megawatt of installed capacity compared to intermittent renewables. It recommends that policymakers look beyond the levelised cost of electricity to assess the overall system impact of power generation technologies.
US Officials Give Confusing Comparisons Of US And Russian Nuclear Forces – Federation Of American Scientists
US Officials Give Confusing Comparisons Of US And Russian Nuclear Forces – Federation Of American Scientists: By Hans M. Kristensen and Matt Korda
October 22, 2020 [updated]
In their effort to paint the New START treaty as insufficient and a bad deal for the United States and its allies, Trump administration official have recently made statements suggesting the treaty limits the US nuclear arsenal mor
Chinese Energy Giant CNOOC Reports Major Drop In Revenue | OilPrice.com
Chinese Energy Giant CNOOC Reports Major Drop In Revenue | OilPrice.com: CNOOC, the Chinese state energy giant focused on offshore and overseas exploration and production, reported a 27-percent drop in revenues for the third quarter
Bullish on Gas? NOAA's Winter Forecast | RealClearEnergy
Bullish on Gas? NOAA's Winter Forecast | RealClearEnergy: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued its winter weather outlook on Thursday, predicting an average of warmer than normal winter temperatures for the majority of the countr
Pyongyang's choice: playing the Trump card
Pyongyang's choice: playing the Trump card: Seoul (AFP) Oct 23, 2020 - Donald Trump's fluctuating relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has gone from fire and fury to love letters, but Pyongyang's view of his rival is uncompromising: Joe Biden is a rabid dog who must be beaten to death.
Leningrad 2-2 Synchronised To Grid And Delivering Electrical Energy :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Leningrad 2-2 Synchronised To Grid And Delivering Electrical Energy :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: The Leningrad 2-2 nuclear power plant in Sosnovy Bor, western Russia, has been synchonised to the grid and has started to deliver electrical energy for the first time, state nuclear corporation Rosatom announced on Friday.
Rosatom said the gross power of the 1,085-MW Generation III+ pressurised water reactor, or VVER, has been increased to 240 MW, or 20%, with the turbogenerator synchronised with the east European electric power grid.
Power will now be increased in steps to 100% with tests and inspections carried out at each power level.
Rosatom said the gross power of the 1,085-MW Generation III+ pressurised water reactor, or VVER, has been increased to 240 MW, or 20%, with the turbogenerator synchronised with the east European electric power grid.
Power will now be increased in steps to 100% with tests and inspections carried out at each power level.
European Commission reassures Iran of commitment to nuclear deal : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
European Commission reassures Iran of commitment to nuclear deal : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: The lifting of economic sanctions against Iran remains an essential part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and its signatories are committed to expanding the special purpose vehicle that enables European businesses to maintain trade with the country, according to the European Commission's foreign affairs spokesperson Peter Stano.
Biden Says He Would “Transition From The Oil Industry” | OilPrice.com
Biden Says He Would “Transition From The Oil Industry” | OilPrice.com: “I would transition from the oil industry, yes,” Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said during last night’s debate with President Donald Trump in response to a question from his opponent
Democrats push expansion of offshore wind, block offshore drilling with ocean energy bill | TheHill
Democrats push expansion of offshore wind, block offshore drilling with ocean energy bill | TheHill: A new bill from House Democrats turns to the oceans as a way to fight climate change, proposing to expand offshore wind while barring drilling along America’s coasts.
Idaho Falls sticks with nuke project but halves power amount | Government | postregister.com
Idaho Falls sticks with nuke project but halves power amount | Government | postregister.com: Idaho Falls has decided to stick with a proposed nuclear energy project, although it has reduced the city's power purchasing commitment by half for now.
Georgia Power achieves latest round of Vogtle milestones, lays out final steps to completion of Unit 3
Georgia Power achieves latest round of Vogtle milestones, lays out final steps to completion of Unit 3: /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power today announced in a filing with the Georgia Public Service Commission the completion of the latest round of milestones at the...
Fukushima Update October 23, 2020
Fukushima Update October 23, 2020-
The F. Daiichi wastewater issue continues to make radiophobic headlines across Japan… Two new Tokyo ministers visit F. Daiichi, but Japan’s popular Press ignores it… Miyagi Prefecture’s Assembly approves the restart of Onagawa unit #2… Japanese researchers prove that wearing masks retards the social intake of COVID 19 and reduces its spread.
https://www.hiroshimasyndrome.Democrats push expansion of offshore wind, block offshore drilling with ocean energy bill | TheHill
Democrats push expansion of offshore wind, block offshore drilling with ocean energy bill | TheHill: A new bill from House Democrats turns to the oceans as a way to fight climate change, proposing to expand offshore wind while barring drilling along America’s coasts.
How Can We Get Rid Of Retiring Coal Plant Costs? Energy Task Force Takes A Look | News - Indiana Public Media
How Can We Get Rid Of Retiring Coal Plant Costs? Energy Task Force Takes A Look | News - Indiana Public Media: Indiana Public Media is your source for news and information, music, arts and community events from WFIU Public Radio and WTIU Public Television
Friday, October 23, 2020
Nuclear Energy: A Tale of Two Countries | Independent Women's Forum
Nuclear Energy: A Tale of Two Countries | Independent Women's Forum: This week is Nuclear Week. While nuclear energy has often been haunted by its negative (but largely unfounded) associations with […]
Sogin continues with dismantling Latina nuclear plant - Nuclear Engineering International
Sogin continues with dismantling Latina nuclear plant - Nuclear Engineering International: Italy’s Sogin has completed the demolition of the screens of the steam generators of the reactor building at the closed Latina nuclear power plant. This concludes a significant step for the decommissioning of the plant which is now...
How and when the twin domes at San Onofre nuclear plant will come down - The San Diego Union-Tribune
How and when the twin domes at San Onofre nuclear plant will come down - The San Diego Union-Tribune: Key pieces of the reactor vessels will be removed via underwater operations
Senators urge to hold public hearing, address concerns before Indian Point license transfer | WWTI - InformNNY.com
Senators urge to hold public hearing, address concerns before Indian Point license transfer | WWTI - InformNNY.com: WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWTI) — U.S. Senators are urging officials to hold a public hearing before moving forward on the Indian Point license transfer. U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Nita Lowey, Eliot Engel and Sean Patrick Maloney have sent a letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The letter renewed their […]
NRC approves power uprate for Farley Nuclear Plant | Business | dothaneagle.com
NRC approves power uprate for Farley Nuclear Plant | Business | dothaneagle.com: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved a request by Southern Nuclear Operating Co. Inc. to increase the reactor capacity of the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2.
U.S. Government Backs NuScale: Small Modular Reactor News
U.S. Government Backs NuScale: Small Modular Reactor News: NuScale, which designs tiny nuclear reactors, received a $1.4 billion Department of Energy boost—a huge win for the startup leading the nuclear revolution.
New nuclear 'the most efficient way' to decarbonise grids, NNWI report finds : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
New nuclear 'the most efficient way' to decarbonise grids, NNWI report finds : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News: A new report published today by New Nuclear Watch Institute concludes that new nuclear build is the most efficient way to achieve decarbonisation of the electricity grid, being able to reduce system carbon intensity by up to 34% per megawatt of installed capacity compared to intermittent renewables. It recommends that policymakers look beyond the levelised cost of electricity to assess the overall system impact of power generation technologies.
Georgia Power achieves latest round of Vogtle milestones, lays out final steps to completion of Unit 3
Georgia Power achieves latest round of Vogtle milestones, lays out final steps to completion of Unit 3: /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power today announced in a filing with the Georgia Public Service Commission the completion of the latest round of milestones at the...
Watchdogs push New Mexico to limit US nuclear waste dump | Business | journalstar.com
Watchdogs push New Mexico to limit US nuclear waste dump | Business | journalstar.com: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Watchdogs on Wednesday renewed their call for New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state environmental regulators to take a stand against the federal government as
USNC-Tech develops deep space propulsion system : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
USNC-Tech develops deep space propulsion system : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Ultra Safe Nuclear Technologies - a subsidiary of Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation - has developed a design concept as part of NASA-funded research into nuclear thermal propulsion systems for potential use in deep space travel. The concept uses a specialised variation of USNC's proprietary fully ceramic microencapsulated, tristructural isotropic fuel, developed for use in power reactors.
European Commission reassures Iran of commitment to nuclear deal : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
European Commission reassures Iran of commitment to nuclear deal : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: The lifting of economic sanctions against Iran remains an essential part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and its signatories are committed to expanding the special purpose vehicle that enables European businesses to maintain trade with the country, according to the European Commission's foreign affairs spokesperson Peter Stano.
Poland to seek EU state aid approval for nuclear project : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Poland to seek EU state aid approval for nuclear project : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Poland will ask the European Commission to approve state aid for the construction of what will be the country's first nuclear power plants, Secretary of State for Strategic Energy Infrastructure Piotr Naimski told reporters in Warsaw yesterday, according to Reuters. "It is impossible these days to build a nuclear power plant without state support," Naimski said.
Leningrad II-2 starts grid-connected trial operation : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Leningrad II-2 starts grid-connected trial operation : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Unit 2 of the Leningrad II nuclear power plant in Sosnovy Bor, in Western Russia, was connected to the national grid today for the first time. Following this trial operation, the unit will be shut down for an additional equipment inspection by a state commission, Rosatom said, before being put into commercial operation, which is scheduled for 2021. The new unit will replace Leningrad unit 2, which is an RBMK-1000 reactor.
Residents voice concerns about LANL releasing tritium vapors | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
Residents voice concerns about LANL releasing tritium vapors | Local News | santafenewmexican.com: Many at a virtual forum Tuesday complained the lab had not discussed its plans with the public about venting radioactive waste containers.
Cancer screenings cancelled after fresh incident at Lucas Heights nuclear facility | Health | The Guardian
Cancer screenings cancelled after fresh incident at Lucas Heights nuclear facility | Health | The Guardian: A fault at Australia’s only nuclear medical facility leads to shortages of isotope crucial for diagnosing a variety of conditions
[News analysis] S. Korea still embroiled in nuclear energy debate while the rest of the world moves toward renewables : National : News : The Hankyoreh
[News analysis] S. Korea still embroiled in nuclear energy debate while the rest of the world moves toward renewables : National : News : The Hankyoreh: Despite Moon administration’s phaseout policy, number of reactors won’t decrease during its term
U.S. nuclear plants in S. Carolina, Missouri face the highest quake risks: report | Reuters
U.S. nuclear plants in S. Carolina, Missouri face the highest quake risks: report | Reuters: The U.S. nuclear power reactors facing the highest risks of a meltdown from earthquakes are not in tremor-prone California, but states including South Carolina and Missouri, an analysis of government data published on Thursday said.
Holtec's Small Modular Reactor | Holtec International
Holtec's Small Modular Reactor | Holtec International: SMR-160 is a passive, intrinsically safe, secure and economical small modular reactor that has the flexibility to be used in remote locations, in areas with limited water supplies or land, and in unique industrial applications where traditional larger reactors are not practical.
Electrification of road haulage will be battery driven and is headed for delivery earlier than expected | The Energy Collective Daily
Electrification of road haulage will be battery driven and is headed for delivery earlier than expected | The Energy Collective Daily |
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- The Race to Hydrogen Goes Beyond Brexit With Italy-U.K. Deal
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- MAN Leading Ammonia-Fueled Engine Project
- Shining a Light on Reliability Centered Maintenance
- The Conundrum of the North American Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain
- Complexity, Debate and Many Starting Points in the Energy Transition
- Agility and Adaptability in any Energy Transition
- Transforming the Middle East and Africa for the Energy Transition
- Green Hydrogen for the Industry
- Greening an Economic Stimulus: Lessons from Experience
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Media And Industry Advisory -- USEA Briefing On Energy After The Election
Dear Friends,
I'm glad to let you know that the longstanding tradition of my running
media events in conjunction with the United States Energy Association
(USEA) is being revived. For years I ran these as media breakfasts at
USEA's office in Washington, and later at my publishing group's office.
The first of these media events will take place virtually on Friday,
Oct. 23, 2020 at 11 a.m. EDT. I'll be moderating a panel of energy
leaders; Sheila Hollis, USEA acting executive director, will give brief
opening remarks; and Dominic Levings, USEA communications coordinator,
will manage and record the virtual event.
Below, please see the USEA press release for the event. Click here to register for it.
Cheers,
Llewellyn King
Contact: Dominic Levings, Communications Coordinator
dlevings@usea.org
(202) 312-1231
@USEnergyAssn
USEA To Hold Virtual Press Briefing Friday On Energy After The 2020 Election
Washington, D.C. – This Friday, October 23 at 11:00 am
EDT, the United States Energy Association (USEA) will hold a briefing
for members of the media to examine energy after the 2020 election. The
briefing will be moderated by syndicated columnist and broadcaster
Llewellyn King. Sheila Hollis, USEA Acting Executive Director, will give
brief opening remarks.
This virtual event is open to members of the media and any other
interested parties. Members of the media will be given preference in the
questioning. Every participant must register beforehand. Following the
event, a recording will be available on the USEA website.
Speakers for the event will be:
Thomas Kuhn, President, Edison Electric Institute
Karen Harbert, President & CEO, American Gas Association
John Kotek, Vice Policy President, Nuclear Energy Institute
Introduction by Sheila Hollis, Acting Executive Director, USEA
Moderator, Llewellyn King, Syndicated Columnist and Broadcaster
Small Nuclear Reactors Would Provide Carbon-Free Energy, but Would They Be Safe? | InsideClimate News
Small Nuclear Reactors Would Provide Carbon-Free Energy, but Would They Be Safe? | InsideClimate News: Regulators have approved designs for 12 small reactors to be built in Idaho, but opponents say the project is dangerous and too late to fight climate change.
Finding homes for the waste that will (probably) outlive humanity | MIT Technology Review
Finding homes for the waste that will (probably) outlive humanity | MIT Technology Review: On a seasonably warm day in August along a rugged stretch of the Southern California coast, work crews put on their reflective vests and hard hats. They directed a fleet of heavy vehicles known as cask handlers to haul great white concrete barrels from the decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, known as SONGS. Each…
New York State Clean Energy Market – What to Watch For | Hodgson Russ LLP - JDSupra
New York State Clean Energy Market – What to Watch For | Hodgson Russ LLP - JDSupra: Even while the national political and policy waters churn, New York State clean energy policy and markets press ahead. And the winter of 2020 and 2021 promises to deliver major...
NRC Finds No Violations Beyond 'Minor Significance' At NFS | Local News | greenevillesun.com
NRC Finds No Violations Beyond 'Minor Significance' At NFS | Local News | greenevillesun.com: “No violations of more than minor significance” resulted from inspections performed between April 1 and the end of June by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission at National Fuel Services in Erwin.
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Russian Deliverables Reach Tianwan NPP - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers
Russian Deliverables Reach Tianwan NPP - 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.
DOE Invests $160M In Nuclear's Future - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers
DOE Invests $160M In Nuclear's Future - 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.
Cold Hydro Test Completed At Vogtle Unit 3 - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers
Cold Hydro Test Completed At Vogtle Unit 3 - 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.
More fuel rods at fourth nuclear power plant sent back to U.S. - Focus Taiwan
More fuel rods at fourth nuclear power plant sent back to U.S. - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Oct. 21 (CNA) More fuel rods at a mothballed nuclear power plant in New Taipei were shipped back to the United States on Wednesday as part of government efforts to honor its promise to make Taiwan nuclear-free by 2025.
Palisades nuclear station emerges from final refueling outage prior to 2022 closure | Power Engineering
Palisades nuclear station emerges from final refueling outage prior to 2022 closure | Power Engineering: A Michigan nuclear power plant set for decommissioning in two years is back online this week after crews completed its final refueling and maintenance outage. Entergy Corp. announced that the Palisades generating station was returned to service Wednesday. The outage allowed thousands of workers to perform many added upgrades and maintenance tasks in addition to...
Russia: 75 years of nuclear energy progress | Utilities | ArabianIndustry.com
Russia: 75 years of nuclear energy progress | Utilities | ArabianIndustry.com: This year, Russia marks 75 years of success in the nuclear energy sector. It is a significant achievement for a country that has over the years become a key pillar in the global nuclear power development, enabling many countries to ramp up their electric power supply
Feds: Washington nuclear operator to develop new plants – Idaho Business Review
Feds: Washington nuclear operator to develop new plants – Idaho Business Review: SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The federal government has chosen the operator of a nuclear power plant near Richland to help develop the next generation of nuclear energy facilities, raising the possibility of a new reactor in central Washington state. The U.S. Department of Energy last week announced that Energy Northwest, which operates the only nuclear power plant in the Northwest, will be part of a team developing the next generation of nuclear energy plants. The announcement prompted Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, who represents the area in Congress, to applaud the recipients of Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program funds. "The selection of these projects is an absolute game-changer for our state and makes it official: Tri-Cities, Washington is a global leader in nuclear energy innovation," Newhouse said. However, a spokesman for Energy Northwest warned that the decision on where to build new commercial nuclear power plants is years away. "There are no plans currently to site anything
Russia: 75 years of nuclear energy progress - NEWS, POWER - Utilities Middle East
Russia: 75 years of nuclear energy progress - NEWS, POWER - Utilities Middle East: This year, Russia marks 75 years of success in the nuclear energy sector. It is a significant achievement for a country that has over the years become a key pillar in the global nuclear power development, enabling many countries to ramp up their electric power supply
America Steps Forward To Expand Nuclear Power
America Steps Forward To Expand Nuclear Power: DOE awarded TerraPower/GE Hitachi and X-energy an initial $80 million each to commercialize their advanced nuclear reactors, planning up to $3.2 billion. They also approved a $1.4 billion award to UAMPS for the development and construction of a 720 MWe NuScale small modular nuclear power plant.
Rosatom plans waste-free uranium plant - Nuclear Engineering International
Rosatom plans waste-free uranium plant - Nuclear Engineering International: Russia plans to build the world's only uranium plant using waste-free technology, JSC VNIPIpromtechnologii (Engineering Centre of ARMZ Uranium Holding, the Mining Division of Rosatom) announced.VNIPIpromtechnologii has developed a...
Japan sticks to nuke fuel cycle despite plutonium stockpile
Japan sticks to nuke fuel cycle despite plutonium stockpile: TOKYO (AP) — Japan's government said Wednesday it will pursue its nuclear fuel recycling program that would involve extracting plutonium from spent fuel, despite international concerns about the...
DOE moves another million tons of uranium mill tailings from the Moab | KUTV
DOE moves another million tons of uranium mill tailings from the Moab | KUTV: The U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) has safely moved another million tons of uranium mill tailings from the Moab, Utah site under the Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project. This brings the total tailings shipped to the engineered disposal cell near Crescent Junction, Utah to 11 million tons, a press release stated. Federal Cleanup Director Russell McCallister said in a prepared statement: This is truly an exciting time.
Watchdogs push New Mexico to limit US nuclear waste dump
Watchdogs push New Mexico to limit US nuclear waste dump: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Watchdogs on Wednesday renewed their call for New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state environmental regulators to take a stand against the federal government as...
Climate change poses big water risks for nuclear, fossil-fueled plants | S&P Global Market Intelligence
Climate change poses big water risks for nuclear, fossil-fueled plants | S&P Global Market Intelligence: As global warming climbs and humanity's water consumption increases, nuclear and fossil-fueled power plants that rely on freshwater for cooling may not be able to perform at their peak capacity or could be forced
NASA and Energy Department sign cooperative agreement - SpaceNews
NASA and Energy Department sign cooperative agreement - SpaceNews: NASA and the Department of Energy announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Oct. 20 that is the latest effort by the two agencies to expand cooperation.
EBRD concludes Chernobyl Shelter Fund after almost 24 years : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
EBRD concludes Chernobyl Shelter Fund after almost 24 years : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: The Chernobyl Shelter Fund has officially been completed after receiving non-objection for closure by the assembly of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The London-headquartered bank set up the CSF in 1997 to assist Ukraine in making the site of the temporary shelter over Chernobyl's destroyed reactor 4 stable and environmentally safe. The New Safe Confinement also aims to create the conditions for the eventual dismantling and decommissioning of the contaminated structure.
First Hualong One reactor achieves criticality : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
First Hualong One reactor achieves criticality : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Unit 5 at the Fuqing nuclear power plant in China's Fujian province attained a sustained chain reaction for the first time yesterday, China National Nuclear Corporation has announced. The unit - the first of two demonstration Hualong One reactors at the site - is scheduled to begin commercial operation by the end of this year, with unit 6 following by the end of next year. Unit 5 will be the world's first Hualong One reactor to be commissioned.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Executives Tout Storage as Key for Distributed Generation
Executives Tout Storage as Key for Distributed Generation: The growth of energy storage, along with deployment of new technologies, is at the heart of the future of distributed power generation. That’s according
Rare nuclear reactor at ISU gets big upgrade - Local News 8
Rare nuclear reactor at ISU gets big upgrade - Local News 8: Idaho State University is celebrating a big upgrade to their incredibly rare nuclear reactor.
US AP1000 reactor passes pre-commissioning test : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
US AP1000 reactor passes pre-commissioning test : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Cold functional testing of unit 3 at the Vogtle nuclear power plant near Waynesboro, Georgia, has been completed, Georgia Power announced yesterday. The tests mark the first time the reactor systems have been operated together with the auxiliary systems.
NuScale, Fluor nuclear SMR pilot project plan gains $1.3B boost from DOE | Power Engineering
NuScale, Fluor nuclear SMR pilot project plan gains $1.3B boost from DOE | Power Engineering: The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded up to $1.3 billion in funding to help move an Idaho small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) project closer to reality. DOE awarded the Carbon-Free Project, which will include wholesale energy provider Utah Associated Municipal Systems (UAMPS), to develop NuScale Power’s first prospective SMR site. NuScale recently received final...
Aomori wants reassurance that it won't be final nuclear waste site | The Japan Times
Aomori wants reassurance that it won't be final nuclear waste site | The Japan Times: Aomori has agreed to accept spent nuclear fuel from plants across the country on the condition that a final disposal facility is not constructed in the prefecture.
Nuclear Panel Says 'Logjam' Is Baked Into Their Voting Rules | CAI
Nuclear Panel Says 'Logjam' Is Baked Into Their Voting Rules | CAI: The public panel overseeing the decommissioning of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station is asking lawmakers to change the panel’s voting rules. Members of the
Tenth reactor to restart in Japan following Fukushima disaster shutdown - Bellona.org
Tenth reactor to restart in Japan following Fukushima disaster shutdown - Bellona.org: A nuclear power plant damaged in the 2011 Japanese tsunami that caused a meltdown at three reactors at Fukushima is slated to come back …
NuScale, Fluor nuclear SMR pilot project plan gains $1.3B boost from DOE | Power Engineering
NuScale, Fluor nuclear SMR pilot project plan gains $1.3B boost from DOE | Power Engineering: The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded up to $1.3 billion in funding to help move an Idaho small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) project closer to reality. DOE awarded the Carbon-Free Project, which will include wholesale energy provider Utah Associated Municipal Systems (UAMPS), to develop NuScale Power’s first prospective SMR site. NuScale recently received final...
Japan to release treated Fukushima water into ocean | West Hawaii Today
Japan to release treated Fukushima water into ocean | West Hawaii Today: Japan is planning to release millions of gallons of treated radioactive water from its wrecked Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, Kyodo News reported, citing unidentified people close to the matter.
Poland Agrees to Buy $18 Billion in Nuclear Power Technology From US Companies
Poland Agrees to Buy $18 Billion in Nuclear Power Technology From US Companies: WASHINGTON—The United States and Poland have struck a nuclear power agreement in which Poland will likely buy $18 ...
Satellite images indicate Russia is preparing to resume testing its nuclear-powered cruise missile - CNNPolitics
Satellite images indicate Russia is preparing to resume testing its nuclear-powered cruise missile - CNNPolitics: New satellite images obtained by CNN indicate Russia is preparing to resume test flights of its nuclear-powered cruise missile at a previously-dismantled launch site near the Arctic Circle, according to experts who have analyzed the photos.
Scientists improve process that could make nuclear power eco-friendly - Study Finds
Scientists improve process that could make nuclear power eco-friendly - Study Finds: Doing so may make it possible to create nuclear energy without producing harmful nuclear waste.
Poland Strikes $18 Billion Nuclear Power Deal With U.S. | OilPrice.com
Poland Strikes $18 Billion Nuclear Power Deal With U.S. | OilPrice.com: The United States and Poland closed a nuclear power deal potentially worth $18 billion as the Central European country seeks to reduce its reliance on coal and Russian natural gas
The World Needs Nuclear Power, And We Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of It
The World Needs Nuclear Power, And We Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of It: As we embrace green solutions, nuclear should absolutely be part of the equation.
DEPARTURE LOUNGE: John Shimkus will never ever give up on Yucca Mountain -- Tuesday, October 20, 2020 -- www.eenews.net
DEPARTURE LOUNGE: John Shimkus will never ever give up on Yucca Mountain -- Tuesday, October 20, 2020 -- www.eenews.net: Even with the controversial Yucca Mountain nuclear waste site all but dead, its chief congressional defender is not giving up on the idea, and he's identified another lawmaker to carry on the fight.
To fight climate change, accept nuclear energy - Asia Times
To fight climate change, accept nuclear energy - Asia Times: What would you rather have within a few kilometers of your home – a small wood, home to badgers, bats and birds, or a nuclear power station? At first
Japan PM Suga says aims for quick decision on disposing contaminated water at Fukushima | Reuters
Japan PM Suga says aims for quick decision on disposing contaminated water at Fukushima | Reuters: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Wednesday that he is aiming to make a speedy decision on the disposal of contaminated water at the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.
EDF spending GBP300 mil/month on Hinkley C nuclear plant | S&P Global Platts
EDF spending GBP300 mil/month on Hinkley C nuclear plant | S&P Global Platts: EDF Energy is spending GBP300 million ($388.9 million) a month on the construction of the 3.2 GW Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant that it is building with its equity partner China General Nuclear C
Progess for Oakridge MPEX fusion project - Nuclear Engineering International
Progess for Oakridge MPEX fusion project - Nuclear Engineering International: US Department of Energy (DOE) Under Secretary for Science Paul Dabbar joined Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) leaders last week to mark progress toward a next-generation fusion materials project.The Material Plasma Exposure eXperiment (MPEX)...
Energy Department to drill east Idaho well to clean up waste
Energy Department to drill east Idaho well to clean up waste: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A well will be drilled early next year at a federal nuclear site in eastern Idaho to remove hazardous waste from a Lake Erie-sized aquifer that supplies water to cities...
MIT Validates Science Behind New Nuclear Fusion Reactor Design | Greentech Media
MIT Validates Science Behind New Nuclear Fusion Reactor Design | Greentech Media: Research shows Commonwealth Fusion Systems prototype should work, but huge engineering challenges remain.
Canada agrees to participate in ITER fusion project : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Canada agrees to participate in ITER fusion project : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: After leaving the Iter project in 2003, Canada has now signed a cooperation agreement with the ITER Organisation for the transfer of Canadian-supplied tritium, and tritium-related equipment and technology. The agreement follows the signing in April 2018 of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore how Canada could participate in the project to construct the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor.
US DOE extends cooperation with space agency : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
US DOE extends cooperation with space agency : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The US Department of Energy and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have agreed to extend their existing cooperation by a further 10 years. One area for continued cooperation is space nuclear power and propulsion.
Ukraine-EU 'energy bridge' still a realistic goal, says Energoatom vice president : Corporate - World Nuclear News
Ukraine-EU 'energy bridge' still a realistic goal, says Energoatom vice president : Corporate - World Nuclear News: Energoatom has "various options" for attracting investment in the completion of the third and fourth units of the Khmelnitsky nuclear power plant,Herman Halushchenko, the company's vice president of development, said in an interview on the Energy Freedom talk show hosted by Energy Club on 19 October. Energoatom published a summary of the interview yesterday.
US corporate buyers will drive 44 GW to 72 GW of new renewables over next 10 years: Report | The Energy Collective Daily
- US corporate buyers will drive 44 GW to 72 GW of new renewables over next 10 years: Report
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US corporate buyers will drive 44 GW to 72 GW of new renewables over next 10 years: Report | The Energy Collective Daily |
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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Court monitor slams PG&E for falling behind on tree trimming | The Sacramento Bee
Court monitor slams PG&E for falling behind on tree trimming | The Sacramento Bee: The utility’s ‘enhanced vegetation management’ program appeared to backslide this year, the worst fire season in state history.
Grossi predicts a dozen new nuclear countries by 2030 : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
Grossi predicts a dozen new nuclear countries by 2030 : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News: A "solid group" of 10-12 countries building nuclear power plants for the first time will emerge in the next decade, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi told OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Director General William Magwood in a WebChat last week.
Molten Salt Reactors: New Reactor Design Eats Up Nuclear Waste
Molten Salt Reactors: New Reactor Design Eats Up Nuclear Waste: This new molten salt reactor might just be the next big nuclear thing. It's fast, cheap, safe, and eats up nuclear waste.
Small modular reactors are good for the environment and the economy | Guest Column | postregister.com
Small modular reactors are good for the environment and the economy | Guest Column | postregister.com: In a recent guest column, Ralph Hutchison, coordinator for the anti-nuclear Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance, argued that small modular reactors are “neither clean nor green — and (are) cost-prohibitive
ECA Update October 20, 2020
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