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Saturday, May 27, 2023
G7 Nuclear Fuel Agreement Could be Good News for NuScale (SMR) and Nucor (NUE) | Nasdaq
G7 Nuclear Fuel Agreement Could be Good News for NuScale (SMR) and Nucor (NUE) | Nasdaq: In news that went widely uncirculated in the media, nuclear energy might be finally staging a comeback.
Understanding Iran’s claims of testing new ballistic missile - analysis - The Jerusalem Post
Understanding Iran’s claims of testing new ballistic missile - analysis - The Jerusalem Post: Iran announced the missile during state ceremonies marking the anniversary of a 1982 battle at Khorramshahr, part of their brutal war with Iraq.
Friday, May 26, 2023
China in advanced talks for major Saudi, Egypt arms deals
China in advanced talks for major Saudi, Egypt arms deals: Amid perceived tensions with the US over alleged war crimes and human rights abuses, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are looking towards China for "no strings" deals for advanced military technology.
US nuclear: Why a ‘new era’ looks unlikely
US nuclear: Why a ‘new era’ looks unlikely: The Inflation Reduction Act and advent of small modular reactors (SMRs) is unlikely to lead to a US nuclear resurgence in the medium term
Saudi Aramco to invest in Iraqi gas field
Saudi Aramco to invest in Iraqi gas field: hello world this is a new article
Nuclear power has benefit in fighting global warming - ASME
Nuclear power has benefit in fighting global warming - ASME: Achieving carbon reduction goals was always going to be a heavy lift, even with the rapid cost reductions in building wind and solar systems. Does nuclear power have a role to play? A report from the federal Pacific Northwest National Laboratory says it does, and quantifies its benefits under multiple scenareos.
Hyundai Motor, LG to build $4.3bn EV battery factory in U.S. - Nikkei Asia
Hyundai Motor, LG to build $4.3bn EV battery factory in U.S. - Nikkei Asia: TOKYO -- Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution said on Friday that they will build a battery factory in the U.S. to supply Hyundai's electri
Vietnam EV startup powers Grab, Lazada delivery via battery 'ATMs' - Nikkei Asia
Vietnam EV startup powers Grab, Lazada delivery via battery 'ATMs' - Nikkei Asia: HO CHI MINH CITY -- A web of new ATMs -- of a sort -- is popping up in Vietnam's cities. Instead of cash, these boxes dispense batteries for electric
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Georgia nuclear rebirth arrives 7 years late, $17B over cost | AP News
Georgia nuclear rebirth arrives 7 years late, $17B over cost | AP News: The first new U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades has begun generating electricity. The Georgia reactor is supposed to reach full power output in coming days, with a second reactor scheduled for completion in 2024. Lead owner Georgia Power Co. says the reactors are a success. But the project is $17 billion over budget and seven years late. It was supposed to be part of an early 2000s nuclear power renaissance, but two reactors in South Carolina were abandoned and no others have been built. Still, proponents say nuclear power is a necessary part of achieving carbon-free electricity. Some are trying again, this time to build scaled-down reactors.
Hungary says Paks II contract amendment has EU approval : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Hungary says Paks II contract amendment has EU approval : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The European Commission has approved the amendment of contracts "to speed up the investment" for the new Russian-built Paks 2 nuclear power project, Hungary's foreign minister Peter Szijjarto has said.
Refurbished Candus make headway towards restart : Corporate - World Nuclear News
Refurbished Candus make headway towards restart : Corporate - World Nuclear News: Fuel loading has been completed at Bruce 6, keeping the project on track to resume operation later this year. Meanwhile, Canada's nuclear regulator has given the go-ahead for Ontario Power Generation to restart Darlington 3.
‘Nuclear Now’ Review: Oliver Stone Makes the Case for Power Plants - The New York Times
‘Nuclear Now’ Review: Oliver Stone Makes the Case for Power Plants - The New York Times: The director’s new documentary considers our complicated relationship to nuclear energy and argues that it is our best hope against climate change.
Purdue University Eyes Small Nuclear Reactors to Become Carbon Neutral - Bloomberg
Purdue University Eyes Small Nuclear Reactors to Become Carbon Neutral - Bloomberg: Small nuclear reactors could be the solution Purdue University needs to reach net-zero carbon emissions, according to a study by the Indiana school and Duke Energy Corp.
Global solar power investment to surpass oil for the first time (NASDAQ:FSLR) | Seeking Alpha
Global solar power investment to surpass oil for the first time (NASDAQ:FSLR) | Seeking Alpha: Solar is emerging as an energy superpower, with investment in the sector set to surpass spending on oil production this year for the first time. Read more here.
France must boost nuclear industry to keep reactor fleet safe - watchdog | Reuters
France must boost nuclear industry to keep reactor fleet safe - watchdog | Reuters: France needs to boost its nuclear industry with more skilled workers and investment to keep its fleet of nuclear plants safe, the head of the country's nuclear watchdog, ASN, said on Thursday.
Plan for small nuclear reactor in Southwest Va. on track | News | bdtonline.com
Plan for small nuclear reactor in Southwest Va. on track | News | bdtonline.com: A plan to locate a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) in Southwest Virginia within the next 10 years received another boost Monday.
Speeding up US power grid connection 'top priority', FERC chairman says | Reuters
Speeding up US power grid connection 'top priority', FERC chairman says | Reuters: The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission aims to finalize its plan to speed up the process of connecting power projects to the grid over the coming months, FERC Chairman Willie Phillips said on Tuesday, calling the issue his top priority.
INL sees market for microreactors in some US states : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
INL sees market for microreactors in some US states : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: There is high market potential for microreactors in US states with energy-intensive industries, nuclear-friendly laws and widespread social acceptance, according to a new report by Idaho National Laboratory examining opportunities and barriers for microreactors.
Georgia nuclear rebirth arrives 7 years late, $17B over cost | AP News
Georgia nuclear rebirth arrives 7 years late, $17B over cost | AP News: The first new U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades has begun generating electricity. The Georgia reactor is supposed to reach full power output in coming days, with a second reactor scheduled for completion in 2024. Lead owner Georgia Power Co. says the reactors are a success. But the project is $17 billion over budget and seven years late. It was supposed to be part of an early 2000s nuclear power renaissance, but two reactors in South Carolina were abandoned and no others have been built. Still, proponents say nuclear power is a necessary part of achieving carbon-free electricity. Some are trying again, this time to build scaled-down reactors.
Timeline: How Georgia and South Carolina nuclear reactors ran so far off course | AP News
Timeline: How Georgia and South Carolina nuclear reactors ran so far off course | AP News: The first of two nuclear reactors in Georgia is generating electricity and could be days away from achieving full-power operation. But the new units at Georgia Power Co.’s Plant Vogtle are $17 billion over budget and running seven years late. Customers of multiple Georgia utilities are already paying billions. Regulators haven’t yet decided how much Georgia Power ratepayers will owe. Meanwhile, two similar reactors planned for different owners in South Carolina were abandoned partway through construction. There, federal prosecutors have pursued criminal charges, saying executives illegally concealed delays and cost overruns. The projects were supposed to mark a rebirth for the U.S. nuclear industry, but construction proved difficult despite consistent federal support.
First new Vogtle unit nears 100% power as Southern Co. welcomes new CEO
First new Vogtle unit nears 100% power as Southern Co. welcomes new CEO: As Southern Company and its longtime CEO Tom Fanning handed the baton to incoming chief executive Chris Womack on Wednesday, the pair told the company
Electrifying for Climate Must Include Much More Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy
Electrifying for Climate Must Include Much More Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy: Rewiring Australia, like its US counterpart Rewiring America, is focused on electrifying everything. It’s also about reinvigorating communities while addressing climate change. This is big
(4) Modern Energy Revolutions - by Tomas Pueyo
(4) Modern Energy Revolutions - by Tomas Pueyo: What Can They Tell Us About the Future of Energy?
Zeno Power gets $30 million to build radioisotope-powered satellite for U.S. military - SpaceNews
Zeno Power gets $30 million to build radioisotope-powered satellite for U.S. military - SpaceNews: Zeno Power gets $30 million to build radioisotope-powered satellite for U.S. military
Gov. Lee wants Tennessee to lead in new nuclear energy development | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Gov. Lee wants Tennessee to lead in new nuclear energy development | Chattanooga Times Free Press: In another attempt to boost nuclear power in Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday he is creating a Nuclear Energy Advisory Council of government and business leaders to help recruit and develop the next generation of nuclear energy.
States Restrictions on New Nuclear Power Facility Construction
States Restrictions on New Nuclear Power Facility Construction: Twelve states currently have restrictions on the construction of new nuclear power facilities: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont.
North Korea Has Developed Almost Entire Set of Ballistic, Cruise Missiles - Russian Envoy - 25.05.2023, Sputnik International
North Korea Has Developed Almost Entire Set of Ballistic, Cruise Missiles - Russian Envoy - 25.05.2023, Sputnik International: MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korea has developed almost an entire set of ballistic and cruise missiles, but Pyongyang is not planning to attack the United States... 25.05.2023, Sputnik International
Russia signs nuclear weapons deal with neighbor — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Russia signs nuclear weapons deal with neighbor — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union: The Russian and Belarusian defense ministers have signed an agreement on the deployment of nuclear weapons
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Monday, May 22, 2023
No Room For Both In The Permian – Oil And Gas Versus Nuclear Waste
No Room For Both In The Permian – Oil And Gas Versus Nuclear Waste: The proposed Holtec nuclear waste repository in New Mexico would be subject to potential oil and gas induced earthquakes whose risk needs to be re-evaluated.
Biden Administration Announces Global Public-Private Commitment Up to $275 Million to Advance NuScale VOYGRTM Deployment in Romania at G7 Leaders Summit | Business Wire
Biden Administration Announces Global Public-Private Commitment Up to $275 Million to Advance NuScale VOYGRTM Deployment in Romania at G7 Leaders Summit | Business Wire: The Biden Administration and multinational partners announced commitment to advance deployment of a NuScale VOYGR™ SMR power plant in Romania.
NRC Issues License to Holtec International to Store Radioactive Waste in NM | KRWG Public Media
NRC Issues License to Holtec International to Store Radioactive Waste in NM | KRWG Public Media: Holtec International, a private company that builds casks to store nuclear waste, was given a license to store the nation's entire hihgh-level nuclear waste in New Mexico.
IAEA chief pushes plan to secure nuclear plant ahead of Ukraine offensive - The Washington Post
IAEA chief pushes plan to secure nuclear plant ahead of Ukraine offensive - The Washington Post: After months of failing to broker an agreement between Ukraine and Russia to safeguard Europe's largest nuclear plant, Rafael Grossi is hoping the U.N. Security Council will sign off on a new proposal.
Daily on Energy: Interview – Sen. Bill Cassidy makes the case for a ‘foreign pollution fee’ | Washington Examiner
Daily on Energy: Interview – Sen. Bill Cassidy makes the case for a ‘foreign pollution fee’ | Washington Examiner: Subscribe today to the Washington Examiner magazine and get Washington Briefing: politics and policy stories that will keep you up to date with what's going on in Washington. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Just $1.00 an issue!
Siting a Nuclear Power Facility Is Both Art and Science
Siting a Nuclear Power Facility Is Both Art and Science: With governments and industry engaging more frequently and decisively on how nuclear energy can help meet their climate, electrification, and economic
How Long Will It Take For China’s Nuclear Power To Replace Coal?
How Long Will It Take For China’s Nuclear Power To Replace Coal?: Total planned and under-construction nuclear capacity is only 10% of China's coal capacity today. Thus, a switch to nuclear is unlikely to happen in the next 20 years.
Kazakh research reactor recommissioned after fuel conversion : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
Kazakh research reactor recommissioned after fuel conversion : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: The IVG.1M research reactor in Kurchatov, Kazakhstan, is ready to resume experiments following the completion of a project to convert it from using highly-enriched uranium fuel to low-enriched uranium fuel, the country's National Nuclear Centre announced.
Romania's NuScale SMR plan gets USD275 million boost : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Romania's NuScale SMR plan gets USD275 million boost : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Funding of up to USD275 million to advance the deployment of a NuScale Power Corporation VOYGR small modular reactor plant in Romania was announced at the G7 leaders' summit by the USA and "multinational public-private partners" from Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.
France, Japan to cooperate on MOX fuel recycling studies : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
France, Japan to cooperate on MOX fuel recycling studies : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News: Japan's Federation of Electric Power Companies announced it will work with France's Orano on demonstration research and development for the reprocessing of used mixed oxide fuel.
Remediation of Kyrgyz uranium legacy site to start : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News
Remediation of Kyrgyz uranium legacy site to start : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News: Remediation works at Mailuu-Suu - the largest uranium legacy site in Kyrgyzstan - are set to begin following the allocation of a grant of EUR23 million (USD25 million) from the Environmental Remediation Account for Central Asia, managed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
French Minister Calls for Equal Treatment for Nuclear in EU Laws - BNN Bloomberg
French Minister Calls for Equal Treatment for Nuclear in EU Laws - BNN Bloomberg: Nuclear power must be treated on par with renewable sources in all European legislation as the bloc pursues plans to speed up its switch from fossil fuels toward cleaner electricity generation, French Energy Transition Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher said on Sunday.
5 potential paths to a fusion energy breakthrough | The Hill
5 potential paths to a fusion energy breakthrough | The Hill: Dozens of companies are racing to deliver electricity from fusion — a form of carbon-free electricity often compared to a “star in a bottle.” While fusion power had been thought to be decades away, in May, Microsoft signed the world’s first contract to purchase fusion-generated electricity. It’s a sign that the industry, long seen as akin to…
Sunday, May 21, 2023
We abandoned nuclear power. Now, Earth is paying the price | Salon.com
We abandoned nuclear power. Now, Earth is paying the price | Salon.com: Interview with researchers about the history of nuclear power and the anti-nuclear movement
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