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Saturday, December 12, 2020
Scientists and US DoE Finally Makes Plan For Nuclear Fusion Power Plant | Science Times
Scientists and US DoE Finally Makes Plan For Nuclear Fusion Power Plant | Science Times: America is finally making plans for its own nuclear fusion power plant set to open by 2040. The largest nuclear fusion project in the world begun its assembly in July this year which will be completed in five years.
Nuclear electricity costs set to decrease, study finds : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
Nuclear electricity costs set to decrease, study finds : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News: The levelised costs of electricity generation of low-carbon generation technologies are falling and are increasingly below the costs of conventional fossil fuel generation, according to a report by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the International Energy Agency. The cost of electricity from new nuclear power plants remains stable, yet electricity from the long-term operation of existing plants constitutes the least cost option for low-carbon generation. Nuclear electricity is expected to have lower costs in the near future, the report says.
The American Nuclear Infrastructure Act provides bipartisan support for nuclear innovation in the United States - Atlantic Council
The American Nuclear Infrastructure Act provides bipartisan support for nuclear innovation in the United States - Atlantic Council: The American Nuclear Infrastructure Act serves as an encouraging step towards greater US nuclear competitiveness on the global stage. This piece of legislation bolsters the current fleet of nuclear plants, saves and creates US jobs, promotes the development of advanced nuclear technologies, and rebuilds the US high-tech export economy. Forward-thinking and bipartisan, the law has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans and aligns with the incoming Biden-Harris Administration's climate policy goals.
Crapo: Reinforcing America's Nuclear Infrastructure | Columnists | magicvalley.com
Crapo: Reinforcing America's Nuclear Infrastructure | Columnists | magicvalley.com: From the Opinion Page: The advancement of clean, reliable nuclear energy is paramount to maintaining the United States’ eminence in nuclear power, research and innovation.
China's Radical New Vision Of Globalization - NOEMA
China's Radical New Vision Of Globalization - NOEMA: President Xi’s vision of “dual circulation” is a darkly pessimistic economic strategy, fit for a new Cold War.
Nuclear Reactors Cost Too Much. Here are Some Ideas to Fix it. | Neutron Bytes
Nuclear Reactors Cost Too Much. Here are Some Ideas to Fix it. | Neutron Bytes: New Nuclear Economics Book has an Action Plan for Dealing with Reactor Costs MIT Study Cites Changes to Design and Fabrication as Key Drivers of Overruns EDF Commits to Success Factors on Costs for…
KAIROS POWER SELECTS EAST TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY PARK SITE FOR FLUORIDE SALT-COOLED HIGH-TEMPERATURE TEST REACTOR - EIN Presswire
KAIROS POWER SELECTS EAST TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY PARK SITE FOR FLUORIDE SALT-COOLED HIGH-TEMPERATURE TEST REACTOR - EIN Presswire: Kairos Power announced today at the 2020 East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC) Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration its plans to deploy a test reactor at the
Extending success: A story of one diversification | KyivPost - Ukraine's Global Voice
Extending success: A story of one diversification | KyivPost - Ukraine's Global Voice: Energoatom plans to continue mutually beneficial contracts with American companies with the support of the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of State. This involves supplies of nuclear fuel, custom-developed technologies for Ukraine and prospects of nuclear energy development in the country for the next half a century I visited Washington in October, […]
Fluor reports lower revenues and backlog, but sees opportunity ahead | Construction Dive
Fluor reports lower revenues and backlog, but sees opportunity ahead | Construction Dive: Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
What a Biden Administration Will Mean for National Security Reviews of Foreign Investments | WilmerHale - JDSupra
What a Biden Administration Will Mean for National Security Reviews of Foreign Investments | WilmerHale - JDSupra: The administration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will break sharply from the policies of the Trump Administration in many ways. But one area where...
Kairos Power to deploy test reactor at ETTP : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Kairos Power to deploy test reactor at ETTP : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Kairos Power has announced its plan to deploy a test reactor at the East Tennessee Technology Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, pending completion of due diligence and the results of discussions with state and local officials. Kairos made the announcement today at the 2020 East Tennessee Economic Council Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration.
CA churches wrestle with COVID rules, Supreme Court decision | The Sacramento Bee
CA churches wrestle with COVID rules, Supreme Court decision | The Sacramento Bee: California says no one is allowed to attend church indoors. Some religious leaders say that violates the U.S. Constitution.
PG&E Expects Loss of at Least $275 Million for Deadly Zogg Fire - Bloomberg
PG&E Expects Loss of at Least $275 Million for Deadly Zogg Fire - Bloomberg: PG&E Corp. expects to take a $275 million pretax charge in connection with a deadly fire this fall that its equipment is suspected of starting in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Northern California.
Forsmark unit 1 celebrates 40 years of operation : Corporate - World Nuclear News
Forsmark unit 1 celebrates 40 years of operation : Corporate - World Nuclear News: Vattenfall yesterday celebrated the 40th anniversary of the start of commercial operation of unit 1 at the Forsmark nuclear power plant. The Swedish utility is marking the occasion with an exhibition of photographs from the unit's construction period and its first year of operation.
Power startup of Belarusian nuclear power plant's first unit to end within days | BELNPP: NEWS FROM CONSTRUCTION SITE | NPP Belarus – Nuclear power industry – News Belarus – Technologies - BelTA
Power startup of Belarusian nuclear power plant's first unit to end within days | BELNPP: NEWS FROM CONSTRUCTION SITE | NPP Belarus – Nuclear power industry – News Belarus – Technologies - BelTA: Plans have been made to finish the power startup stage of the first unit within the next few days. The unit will be reconnected to the power grid. Preparations are underway for transition to the next stage – pilot operation.
Aomori spent nuclear fuel site may be opened up to other utilities | The Japan Times
Aomori spent nuclear fuel site may be opened up to other utilities | The Japan Times: Shared use of the facility requires approval by the Aomori Prefectural Government and the city of Mutsu.
China Considers Exiting U.K. Nuclear Plant Project: Daily Mail - Bloomberg
China Considers Exiting U.K. Nuclear Plant Project: Daily Mail - Bloomberg: China is considering pulling out of a proposed new U.K. nuclear power station project, according to the Daily Mail.
Speech: The business case for nuclear energy : Perspectives - World Nuclear News
Speech: The business case for nuclear energy : Perspectives - World Nuclear News: The case for nuclear as a proven source of clean, reliable and sustainable electricity supply should be clear to all, but the business case for nuclear is also becoming better understood, World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y León told delegates at the New Nuclear Capital 2020 virtual conference yesterday. The following is an abridged version of her presentation.
Why Singapore should consider nuclear power
Why Singapore should consider nuclear power: When Covid-19 forced countries into lockdown for the first time, reports abounded of reduced pollution and clear skies as a result of the sharp reduction in economic activity. This visible change in the environment has increased pressure on policymakers around the world to “build back better” by incorporating low-carbon, renewable energy sources like wind, solar, […]
California’s Cruel Green Cramdown - American Greatness
California’s Cruel Green Cramdown - American Greatness: A few years ago, a provocative book by Rupert Darwall called Green Tyranny made the case that climate alarm is more about power and control than it is about the…
Friday, December 11, 2020
White House presses FDA chief over COVID-19 vaccine | TheHill
White House presses FDA chief over COVID-19 vaccine | TheHill: Top Trump administration officials are turning up the heat on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to quickly authorize emergency use of the country's first coronavirus vaccine.
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Georgia Power receives first nuclear fuel shipment for Vogtle Unit 3, moving closer to in-service operations - Atlanta Business Chronicle
Georgia Power receives first nuclear fuel shipment for Vogtle Unit 3, moving closer to in-service operations - Atlanta Business Chronicle: The shipment brings Unit 3 one step closer to the fuel load expected in April 2021.
US looks to nuclear propulsion systems to achieve space ambitions : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
US looks to nuclear propulsion systems to achieve space ambitions : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The US government yesterday announced the release of the National Space Policy, which advocates for developing and deploying nuclear power and propulsion systems on US space missions. The document specifies who, or which government agency, is responsible for various aspects of their development and deployment.
Going Nuclear: Byron Fights To Save Its Power Plant | WNIJ and WNIU
Going Nuclear: Byron Fights To Save Its Power Plant | WNIJ and WNIU: At the end of August, Ashley McGarry heard the news that Exelon Generation planned to retire the Byron Generating Station, the nuclear power plant about 90
IEA/NEA: Renewables, Nuclear, Hydrogen Gaining Cost Competitiveness
IEA/NEA: Renewables, Nuclear, Hydrogen Gaining Cost Competitiveness: By 2025, the economics of low-carbon generation technologies are poised to disrupt conventional fossil fuel generation so dramatically, onshore wind could
Opinion: Is Exelon Spinoff Prelude to a Nuclear Bailout? – Maryland Matters
Opinion: Is Exelon Spinoff Prelude to a Nuclear Bailout? – Maryland Matters: Last month, The Baltimore Sun reported that nuclear energy behemoth Exelon, owner of Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. and five other utilities, may spin off its electricity-generation business into a new, separate company. The reason for this impulse is obvious: Exelon’s nuclear business is bleeding money and threatens the company’s stock prices. Exelon is desperate …
Macron champions nuclear energy - Nuclear Engineering International
Macron champions nuclear energy - Nuclear Engineering International: French President Emmanuel Macron, addressing employees at nuclear reactor manufacturer Framatome's production site in Le Creusot, central France, said on 8 December said nuclear power will remain a key part of France's energy...
Where Will Nuclear Plants Be Built? Industry Sees U.K. Warm to Large Reactors - Bloomberg
Where Will Nuclear Plants Be Built? Industry Sees U.K. Warm to Large Reactors - Bloomberg: Nuclear power developers are refreshing plans for new reactors in the U.K. after speculation that the government could be willing to support building more plants than the industry had been expecting.
Maine Voices: We’ll need nuclear power to reach clean-energy goals - Portland Press Herald
Maine Voices: We’ll need nuclear power to reach clean-energy goals - Portland Press Herald: Even if the Climate Action Plan helps Maine achieve carbon neutrality, advances in nuclear power production will be key to the planet’s long-term future.
The latest toxic progress on the great nuclear decommissioning mess | Westminster Confidential
The latest toxic progress on the great nuclear decommissioning mess | Westminster Confidential: The now decommissioned Bradwell nuclear power station – the first one to be safeguarded Full report on the scandal still not published as top officials try to avoid blame for the fiasco Just …
Legal collaboration led to PG&E deal for victims of wildfires | Financial Times
Legal collaboration led to PG&E deal for victims of wildfires | Financial Times: Payout result was possible thanks to creative thinking in the utility bankruptcy. Plus: case studies show the changing practice of law
Bishop Flores on King Herod and America’s sinful acceptance of the death penalty | America Magazine
Bishop Flores on King Herod and America’s sinful acceptance of the death penalty | America Magazine: We as a country cannot simply say, “the government made the decision,” so it must be just. King Herod made a decision, too.
Forsmark unit 1 celebrates 40 years of operation : Corporate - World Nuclear News
Forsmark unit 1 celebrates 40 years of operation : Corporate - World Nuclear News: Vattenfall yesterday celebrated the 40th anniversary of the start of commercial operation of unit 1 at the Forsmark nuclear power plant. The Swedish utility is marking the occasion with an exhibition of photographs from the unit's construction period and its first year of operation.
Malfunction triggers emergency shutdown at Finnish reactor : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
Malfunction triggers emergency shutdown at Finnish reactor : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: An automatic shutdown yesterday of unit 2 at the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant in Finland was caused by a fault in the purification system for the reactor cooling water, which led to a temporary increase in radiation levels in the circuit, Finnish utility Teollisuuden Voima said. The emergency standby resulting from the incident has now ended and repair work is under way to bring the unit back online.
Tractebel outlines its vision for SMRs : Corporate - World Nuclear News
Tractebel outlines its vision for SMRs : Corporate - World Nuclear News: Belgian engineering firm Tractebel today unveiled its vision for small modular reactors, in which it notes that Canada, Estonia, Finland, France, Poland, the UK and the USA, among other countries, have "expressed a clear willingness to shape the future". Its White Paper, The rise of nuclear technology 2.0, is the result of three years of "deep-diving the promises" of this advanced nuclear technology, and investing thousands of engineering hours in technical due diligence and market studies.
GAO recommends improvements to US uranium strategy : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News
GAO recommends improvements to US uranium strategy : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News: Actions to mitigate risks to the USA's domestic uranium supply chain could be better planned and coordinated, according to a report published yesterday by the US Government Accountability Office. Improving cost estimates to support future funding requests for the proposed uranium reserve is one of several recommendations by the GAO to improve the strategy to address concerns expressed by domestic uranium industry and support new uranium production.
Speech: The business case for nuclear energy : Perspectives - World Nuclear News
Speech: The business case for nuclear energy : Perspectives - World Nuclear News: The case for nuclear as a proven source of clean, reliable and sustainable electricity supply should be clear to all, but the business case for nuclear is also becoming better understood, World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y León told delegates at the New Nuclear Capital 2020 virtual conference yesterday. The following is an abridged version of her presentation.
Fukushima Update December 11, 2020
Fukushima Update December 11, 2020 –
A Fukushima wild mushroom harvester questions Japan’s overly-strict contamination standards… The NRA takes issue with last week’s Osaka court estoppel ruling on KEPCO nuke restarts… The NRA says Japan’s first MOX fuel fabrication plant meets regulatory safety standards… Japan’s FERC considers joint use of a temporary used fuel storage facility.
https://www.hiroshimasyndrome.Matt Korda – Federation Of American Scientists
Matt Korda – Federation Of American Scientists: Nuclear Deterrence and Disarmament Progressive Foreign Policy Missile Defence Nuclear-Climate Nexus
Nuclear notebook: Chinese nuclear forces, 2020 - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Nuclear notebook: Chinese nuclear forces, 2020 - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: We estimate that China has a produced a stockpile of approximately 350 nuclear warheads, of which roughly 272 are for delivery by more than 240 operational land-based ballistic missiles, 48 sea-based ballistic missiles, and 20 nuclear gravity bombs assigned to bombers. The remaining 78 warheads are intended to arm additional land- and sea-based missiles that are in the process of being fielded.
South Korea study shows how coronavirus spreads indoors - Los Angeles Times
South Korea study shows how coronavirus spreads indoors - Los Angeles Times: A South Korean study raises concerns that six feet of social distance may not be far enough to keep people safe from the coronavirus.
Former Special Forces Officer Warns of Color Revolution Tactics Used Against Trump
Former Special Forces Officer Warns of Color Revolution Tactics Used Against Trump: Color revolution tactics used against foreign leaders are now used by Trump's opponents to oust him, a former special forces officer warned.
Peace for peace? Israel-Morocco deal is occupation in exchange for occupation - Israel News - Haaretz.com
Peace for peace? Israel-Morocco deal is occupation in exchange for occupation - Israel News - Haaretz.com: Previous U.S. administrations wanted to expand the covert peace between Morocco and Israel and bring it out of the closet. They simply didn’t want to pay the high price Trump shelled out for it without the blink of an eye
Israel-Morocco Deal Follows History of Cooperation on Arms and Spying - The New York Times
Israel-Morocco Deal Follows History of Cooperation on Arms and Spying - The New York Times: For almost 60 years, the two countries, which agreed to normalize ties, have worked together closely but secretly on military and intelligence matters, assassinations, and migration of Jews to Israel.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
DOE Awards Paducah Infrastructure Support Services Contract | Department of Energy
DOE Awards Paducah Infrastructure Support Services Contract | Department of Energy: DOE Awards Paducah Infrastructure Support Services Contract
Regulator approves safety upgrades at Japanese MOX plant : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
Regulator approves safety upgrades at Japanese MOX plant : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority has approved the modification of safety measures at Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited's mixed-oxide fuel fabrication plant under construction in Rokkasho, in Aomori Prefecture. Under the current schedule, the facility is expected to be completed between April and September 2022.
Westinghouse signs I&C contract with Southern Nuclear - Nuclear Engineering International
Westinghouse signs I&C contract with Southern Nuclear - Nuclear Engineering International: US-based Westinghouse Electric Company has signed an instrumentation and control (I&C) modernisation contract with Southern Nuclear Operating Company for new Digital Rod Position Indication (DRPI) Advanced Display Systems (DADS).These...
Georgia Power receives first nuclear fuel shipment for Vogtle Unit 3, moving closer to in-service operations - Atlanta Business Chronicle
Georgia Power receives first nuclear fuel shipment for Vogtle Unit 3, moving closer to in-service operations - Atlanta Business Chronicle: The shipment brings Unit 3 one step closer to the fuel load expected in April 2021.
Atomic Plant at EU’s Border Spooks Leaders Amid Risk Warning - Bloomberg
Atomic Plant at EU’s Border Spooks Leaders Amid Risk Warning - Bloomberg: The European Union is set to call for a ban of electricity imports from Belarus, after Lithuania warned the bloc’s leaders of growing risks from a newly built nuclear-power plant plagued with safety mishaps.
Nuclear plant subsidies hit electric bills in January; manufacturers want to block them
Nuclear plant subsidies hit electric bills in January; manufacturers want to block them: The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association on Wednesday asked the Ohio Supreme Court to block charges to bailout two nuclear power plants from hitting more than four million electricity bills.
Shaky future of nuclear power in the US | Columns | postregister.com
Shaky future of nuclear power in the US | Columns | postregister.com: Discussions concerning the small modular nuclear reactors got me thinking about why France has progressed so much farther than the U.S. in producing electricity from nuclear power. Seventy percent of
UPDATE 1-Czech nuclear plant tender hits hurdle over China, Russia participation | Reuters
UPDATE 1-Czech nuclear plant tender hits hurdle over China, Russia participation | Reuters: A Czech tender to build a new nuclear power plant worth at least $7.2 billion at current prices will be delayed as politicians discuss whether to allow Chinese and Russian bidders to take part due to security concerns, officials said on Wednesday.
Oi ruling could signal trouble ahead for nuclear reactor restart plans | The Japan Times
Oi ruling could signal trouble ahead for nuclear reactor restart plans | The Japan Times: An Osaka court has stunned the nuclear power industry with a ruling saying Kepco's calculations for standards involving earthquake safety were flawed.
Political opposition growing to new nuclear reactors - The Hill Times
Political opposition growing to new nuclear reactors - The Hill Times: The nuclear industry and Liberals have not only been laying the groundwork for government funding. It appears they have been ensuring that the framework for nuclear energy in Canada gets even more accommodating.
Opportunities for Energy Technology Abroad - AAF
Opportunities for Energy Technology Abroad - AAF: Executive Summary Climate change is a global problem that will require the distribution of innovative clean-energy technologies around the world. The United States has a number of programs to support the export of technologies, but trade barriers make it difficult for U.S. companies to compete around the globe. The United States should pursue a level …
Georgia Power receives first nuclear fuel shipment for Vogtle Unit 3
Georgia Power receives first nuclear fuel shipment for Vogtle Unit 3: /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has received the first nuclear fuel shipment for Vogtle Unit 3, representing the first nuclear fuel shipment for this...
The American Nuclear Infrastructure Act provides bipartisan support for nuclear innovation in the United States - Atlantic Council
The American Nuclear Infrastructure Act provides bipartisan support for nuclear innovation in the United States - Atlantic Council: The American Nuclear Infrastructure Act serves as an encouraging step towards greater US nuclear competitiveness on the global stage. This piece of legislation bolsters the current fleet of nuclear plants, saves and creates US jobs, promotes the development of advanced nuclear technologies, and rebuilds the US high-tech export economy. Forward-thinking and bipartisan, the law has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans and aligns with the incoming Biden-Harris Administration's climate policy goals.
Salt River Project increases share in nuclear plant to meet growing demand : Corporate - World Nuclear News
Salt River Project increases share in nuclear plant to meet growing demand : Corporate - World Nuclear News: Community-based, not-for-profit Arizona public power utility Salt River Project says it is increasing its share of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station - from 17.5% to 20% - to meet growing customer demand while reducing its overall carbon intensity and protecting it from price spikes.
Dukovany tender postponed pending parliamentary unity : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Dukovany tender postponed pending parliamentary unity : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The tender for the construction of a new unit at the Dukovany nuclear power plant in the Czech Republic has been postponed from the end of this year to 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced yesterday, following a meeting by the Standing Committee for the Construction of New Nuclear Resources. Four possible options for the parameters of the tender are being considered, which will be addressed by the heads of parliamentary parties by the end of January, when the final decision on the preferred option will be made.
US looks to nuclear propulsion systems to achieve space ambitions : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
US looks to nuclear propulsion systems to achieve space ambitions : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The US government yesterday announced the release of the National Space Policy, which advocates for developing and deploying nuclear power and propulsion systems on US space missions. The document specifies who, or which government agency, is responsible for various aspects of their development and deployment.
Vogtle 3 receives first fuel delivery : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Vogtle 3 receives first fuel delivery : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Georgia Power has taken delivery of nuclear fuel for Vogtle unit 3. Construction of the AP1000 - one of two being built at the site near Waynesboro - is now about 96% complete. Fuel loading is expected in April, the company said.
China commissions first used fuel transport ship : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
China commissions first used fuel transport ship : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News: China's first ship for the transport of used nuclear fuel has been delivered to China National Nuclear Corporation. The independently produced double-hulled vessel meets the INF-3 (Irradiated Nuclear Fuel class 3) standards set by the International Maritime Organisation.
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A Tipping Point for the Defeat of Fossil Fuels? How to Stop Big Energy in Its Tracks (Quite Literally)
Tomgram: Lachmann, Schwartz, and Young, Is a Green New Deal Planet Possible? | TomDispatch:
A Tipping Point for the Defeat of Fossil Fuels?
How to Stop Big Energy in Its Tracks (Quite Literally)
By Richard Lachmann, Michael Schwartz, and Kevin A. YoungAs Donald Trump gave in to the demand that the transition process to the Biden years officially begin, the administration and its fossil-fuel allies doubled down on their efforts to implement destructive environmental policies that President Biden might try to reverse. Those initiatives have included a campaign to jump-start oil drilling in the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; the approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of the long-delayed Enbridge Line 3 tar sands pipeline in Minnesota; and a push by utility companies to obtain funding and permits for the construction of 235 gas-fired power plants, each with a 30-year life expectancy.
In response, horrified progressives have sought to pressure the president-elect to appoint officials committed to blocking these and other similar projects. But the strategy of pressuring leading Democrats hasn’t worked particularly well for environmentalists in the past and doesn’t seem to be working now. Despite the movement’s full-court press for a real environmentalist presence in the administration, Biden designated Congressman Cedric Richmond as his “liaison” with that very movement. Richmond voted in favor of the Keystone XL pipeline and, among Democrats in the House, he was the fifth-largest recipient of fossil-fuel cash.
Kudankulam reactors to get 'more reliable and cost-effective' nuclear fuel: Rosatom firm - The Economic Times
Kudankulam reactors to get 'more reliable and cost-effective' nuclear fuel: Rosatom firm - The Economic Times: "TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) have signed an agreement to supply fuel contract, aimed at the implementation of a comprehensive engineering project, including introduction of the new TVS-2M nuclear fuel and elongation of the fuel cycle from 12 to 18 months for both operating VVER-1000,"
MOX fuel fabrication plant in Japan clears regulator's safety checks
MOX fuel fabrication plant in Japan clears regulator's safety checks: A plant under construction in northeastern Japan to produce plutonium-uranium mixed oxide fuel, a major component of the country's stalled nuclear fuel recycling process, formally passes safety checks by regulators.
A Nuclear Tank?! In the 1950s, It Almost Happened (See the Picture) | The National Interest
A Nuclear Tank?! In the 1950s, It Almost Happened (See the Picture) | The National Interest: The Army eventually rejected the idea by 1956, though it did promise that the "novel features" of the TV-8 would be used in future tanks.
Sandia National Labs to test nuclear waste storage containers | KRQE News 13
Sandia National Labs to test nuclear waste storage containers | KRQE News 13: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Laboratories reports that it is equipping three 22.5-ton stainless steel storage containers with heaters and instrumentation in order to simulate nuclear waste so that researchers can study their durability. According to Sandia National Labs, the three, 16.5 feet long canisters arrived in mid-November and will be used to study […] | Local News from KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
GTI training helping marines prepare to respond to nuclear and chemical threats | WJBF
GTI training helping marines prepare to respond to nuclear and chemical threats | WJBF: BARNWELL, SC (WJBF) — Inside the Government Training Institute or GTI, training director Scott Usry said marines are learning how to handle nuclear and chemical threats. ” What students are being taught here today is how to respond to an incident, how to handle that incident and how to protect themselves while responding to that […]
Nuclear Is ‘Most Affordable Dispatchable Source Of Low-Carbon Electricity’ :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Nuclear Is ‘Most Affordable Dispatchable Source Of Low-Carbon Electricity’ :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: Cost reductions stemming from the lessons learnt from first-of-a-kind projects in several Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development countries could see nuclear power remain the dispatchable low-carbon technology with the lowest expected levelised costs of energy (LCOE) in 2025, a joint report by the Nuclear Energy Agency and International Energy Agency says.
The report, ‘Projected Costs of Generating Electricity’, says the LCOE of nuclear in 2025 will range from about $55-$95 per MWh. This compares to a maximum of almost $100/MWh for coal and about $80/MWh for gas. The cheapest non-dispatchable source of electricity is onshore wind of more than 1 MW, with an LCOE of $40-$50/MWh. Offshore wind is about $80-$110/MWh and utility scale solar PV $40-$80/MWh.
For nuclear plants that are in long-term operation, the cost falls considerably, with an LCOE of less than $40/MWh. Prolonging the operation of existing nuclear power plants is the most cost-effective source of low-carbon electricity. Hydroelectric power
The report, ‘Projected Costs of Generating Electricity’, says the LCOE of nuclear in 2025 will range from about $55-$95 per MWh. This compares to a maximum of almost $100/MWh for coal and about $80/MWh for gas. The cheapest non-dispatchable source of electricity is onshore wind of more than 1 MW, with an LCOE of $40-$50/MWh. Offshore wind is about $80-$110/MWh and utility scale solar PV $40-$80/MWh.
For nuclear plants that are in long-term operation, the cost falls considerably, with an LCOE of less than $40/MWh. Prolonging the operation of existing nuclear power plants is the most cost-effective source of low-carbon electricity. Hydroelectric power
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Hi Michele, As 2020 comes to a close, we want to say thank you. This year brought hardships and challenges that none of us expected, and through it all you’ve remained poised and ready to take action when we needed you most. Whether it was submitting comments to support clean energy legislation, sharing your personal testimonies or contacting your legislators, you’ve shown up. And we thank you. Rest assured, in 2021 we will hit the ground running. Until then, read up on the latest industry news and what’s to come in the new year. |
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