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Saturday, January 6, 2024
Joseph Hendrie, 98, Dies; Key Figure in the Three Mile Island Crisis - The Union Journal
Joseph Hendrie, 98, Dies; Key Figure in the Three Mile Island Crisis - The Union Journal: Joseph M. Hendrie, a prominent physicist and former leader of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission during the infamous Three Mile Island nuclear power disaster —
Helion aims to achieve fusion energy breakthrough by mid-2024, revolutionizing power sector: S&P
Helion aims to achieve fusion energy breakthrough by mid-2024, revolutionizing power sector: S&P: According to S&P Global Commodity Insights (GCI), fusion energy holds the promise of providing an essentially unlimited source of zero-carbon baseload power, derived from the same thermonuclear reaction that powers the sun, without the drawbacks associated with conventional nuclear reactors.
Fusion energy industry anticipates electric power breakthrough by summer | S&P Global Commodity Insights
Fusion energy industry anticipates electric power breakthrough by summer | S&P Global Commodity Insights: Private investment surges to $6 billion to date NRC drafting first fusion plant regulations The new year is expected to bring major progress toward the commercialization of fusion based power plants b
Joseph Hendrie, 98, Dies; Key Figure in the Three Mile Island Crisis - The New York Times
Joseph Hendrie, 98, Dies; Key Figure in the Three Mile Island Crisis - The New York Times: He was chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 1979, when America faced its worst nuclear power mishap in history.
$270 Billion in Trade Rests on Finding a Fix to the Panama Canal - Bloomberg
$270 Billion in Trade Rests on Finding a Fix to the Panama Canal - Bloomberg: A combination of climate change and infrastructure is to blame for critical shipping delays at the canal.
NuScale Lays off 40% of its Staff | Neutron Bytes
NuScale Lays off 40% of its Staff | Neutron Bytes: According to reports in the Huffington Post and the Oregonian newspaper, NuScale laid off 40% of its over 500 employees on Friday January 5th. The Huffington Post cited a recording of a virtual mee…
Nuclear power entering 'boom era' on traditional energy woes
Nuclear power entering 'boom era' on traditional energy woes: On today’s installment of Good Buy or Goodbye, nuclear energy is in focus as rising costs and geopolitical tensions put a strain on traditional energy sources. VettaFi Financial Futurist Dave Nadig joins Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman to discuss what investors should be considering in the energy sector. Nadig predicts a “boom era” for uranium supplies as tax cuts and subsidies in various countries accommodate a shift to nuclear energy. He takes a closer look at the VanEck Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR). “Nuclear is increasingly looking like the solution," Nadig insists, who sees various industries relying on nuclear energy, specifically in the areas that require computing power such as electric vehicles and AI systems. Nadig advises investors to avoid the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) due to the various challenges that could leave many at a loss. Nadig views the ongoing disputes in the Middle East and South America are “not good for anybody” as the impact on production and costs become increasingly problematic. "It's going to be another year or two at least before demand catches up to the over-supply," Nadig says on slowing growth for the broader energy market and the XLE Cli
Mass Layoffs At Pioneering Nuclear Startup | HuffPost Impact
Mass Layoffs At Pioneering Nuclear Startup | HuffPost Impact: NuScale is the second major U.S. reactor company to cut jobs in recent months.
Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts - Oil Gains Ground Amid Rising Tensions In The Middle East
Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts - Oil Gains Ground Amid Rising Tensions In The Middle East: Oil traders focus on geopolitical developments ahead of the weekend.
Norway trials first-ever subsea floating offshore wind tech
Norway trials first-ever subsea floating offshore wind tech: Revolutionizing offshore wind! Subsea Collector slashes costs by 10%, redefining how floating wind farms operate.
Southwestern, Chesapeake Energy close to merger, creating $17 billion U.S. natural gas company
Southwestern, Chesapeake Energy close to merger, creating $17 billion U.S. natural gas company: The acquisition would make Chesapeake’s gas production larger than its biggest rival, EQT Corp., and expand its holdings in two key gas drilling regions: the Marcellus basin in Appalachia and the Haynesville basin in Louisiana and East Texas.
This multinational tech giant will use hydrogen fuel powered warehouse vehicles - H2 News
This multinational tech giant will use hydrogen fuel powered warehouse vehicles - H2 News: The company believes that H2 will provide a sustainable option for keeping its forklifts running. Amazon is developing a strategy for the production of hydroge
Uranium price hits new post-Fukushima high - MINING.COM
Uranium price hits new post-Fukushima high - MINING.COM: Uranium hit $91 per lb. this week, another record since triple-digit prices in 2007.
Friday, January 5, 2024
Biden Administration To Purchase More Oil For SPR | OilPrice.com
Biden Administration To Purchase More Oil For SPR | OilPrice.com: The Department of Energy’s Office of Petroleum Reserves has announced a solicitation for the purchase of up to 3 million barrels of crude oil for the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves
NuScale Lays off 40% of its Staff | Neutron Bytes
NuScale Lays off 40% of its Staff | Neutron Bytes: According to reports in the Huffington Post and the Oregonian newspaper, NuScale laid off 40% of its over 500 employees on Friday January 5th. The Huffington Post cited a recording of a virtual mee…
Gas prices average below $3 in many states | The Hill
Gas prices average below $3 in many states | The Hill: Much of the country is seeing gasoline prices drop below $3 per gallon — good news for consumers and the White House. While the national average was sitting at around $3.09 per gallon Friday, 30 states had prices averaging below $3 per gallon, according to AAA. Prices have been on a downward trend in recent…
The 5 Largest Nuclear Power Plants by Country - ASME
The 5 Largest Nuclear Power Plants by Country - ASME: South Korea, Canada, China, Ukraine, and France build their nuclear power plants bigger than anyone else.
Connection to grid requested for Poland's first plant : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Connection to grid requested for Poland's first plant : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Polish electricity grid operator Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne has determined the parameters required for connecting the country's first nuclear power plant, planned in Pomerania, to the national grid.
Canadian collaboration to explore isotope production for space exploration : Corporate - World Nuclear News
Canadian collaboration to explore isotope production for space exploration : Corporate - World Nuclear News: The Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council and nuclear innovation company Nuclear Promise X will explore the feasibility of using Canadian nuclear reactors to produce plutonium-238 for use in deep space exploration.
Nuclear icebreakers help Northern Sea Route to record year : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
Nuclear icebreakers help Northern Sea Route to record year : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: A new record for cargo transported via Russia's Northern Sea Route was set in 2023 with existing nuclear icebreakers providing more than 730 vessel support services. Work continues to progress on two more nuclear-powered icebreakers.
Empowering the Future in the United Arab Emirates | IAEA
Empowering the Future in the United Arab Emirates | IAEA: “Every country in the world wants energy security, wants to create jobs and promote sustainable prosperity, and wants to encourage its young people to build skills and plan for the future.
How PG&E Almost Became the Nation’s Largest Cooperative
How PG&E Almost Became the Nation’s Largest Cooperative: The history of electric cooperatives is one of individuals striving to improve their local communities. Perhaps the most inspiring electric cooperative
DOE formalizes billion-dollar financial aid for Diablo Canyon; payments to start in 2025 - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
DOE formalizes billion-dollar financial aid for Diablo Canyon; payments to start in 2025 - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Public Attitudes toward Clean Energy 2023 - Nuclear
Public Attitudes toward Clean Energy 2023 - Nuclear: The world’s largest publicly-released international study on what people think about nuclear energy.
Extracting uranium from seawater as another source of nuclear fuel - American Chemical Society
Extracting uranium from seawater as another source of nuclear fuel - American Chemical Society: Did you know that the oceans hold more uranium than can be found on land? Seawater could become another source of nuclear fuel, and researchers in ACS Central Science report a way to capture it effectively.
DOE Awards Civil Nuclear Credits to Diablo Canyon
DOE Awards Civil Nuclear Credits to Diablo Canyon: The Department of Energy (DOE) will award credits under its Civil Nuclear Credit (CNC) program to bolster the continued operation of Diablo Canyon Power
DOE docs: Carbon removal proposal bets on rare nuclear reactors - E&E News by POLITICO
DOE docs: Carbon removal proposal bets on rare nuclear reactors - E&E News by POLITICO: Previously unreported plans for a major direct air capture hub raise concerns about using troubled reactors that don’t exist in the United States.
Indian PM dedicates demonstration reprocessing plant : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
Indian PM dedicates demonstration reprocessing plant : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News: The Demonstration Fast Reactor Fuel Reprocessing Plant is a precursor to large-scale plants for the reprocessing of fast reactor fuel.
New wetland proposed near Hinkley Point C : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
New wetland proposed near Hinkley Point C : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News: EDF Energy is proposing the creation of more than 800 acres (324 hectares) of saltmarsh on the River Parrett in Somerset, UK, as an alternative to the proposal for 280 underwater speakers to produce an acoustic fish deterrent at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant.
BP and Equinor Cancel Big New York Offshore Wind Project - Barron's
BP and Equinor Cancel Big New York Offshore Wind Project - Barron's: BP and Equinor have canceled a major offshore wind contract near New York. The project, known as Empire Wind 2, was expected to be installed 15 to 30 miles off the coast of Long Island and had already received important permits.
DOE docs: Carbon removal proposal bets on rare nuclear reactors - E&E News by POLITICO
DOE docs: Carbon removal proposal bets on rare nuclear reactors - E&E News by POLITICO: Previously unreported plans for a major direct air capture hub raise concerns about using troubled reactors that don’t exist in the United States.
COP28’s Nuclear Energy Promise Is Still a Long Way Off | The National Interest
COP28’s Nuclear Energy Promise Is Still a Long Way Off | The National Interest: The role nuclear energy might play in the future global energy mix should be supported by realistic analysis not on hope about what might be accomplished on hypothetical pathways.
The Ultimate Twosome - TomDispatch.com
The Ultimate Twosome - TomDispatch.com
Nukes and Climate Change in 2024
By Tom Engelhardt
Honestly, what strange creatures we are. Nothing stops us when it comes to destruction, does it? (And I'm not even thinking about the utter, ongoing devastation of Gaza.)
I mean, give us credit as the new year begins. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about humanity isn't our literature, our theater, our movies, the remarkable food we cook, the cities we've built, or the endless other things we've created. To my mind, it's the fact that, in our relatively brief time as rulers of this planet, amid a chaos of never-ending wars and conflicts, we've come up with not just one but two different ways of doing ourselves (and much of the rest of our world) in.
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
First major U.S. offshore wind farm sends first power to the grid | The Hill
First major U.S. offshore wind farm sends first power to the grid | The Hill: An offshore wind project in New England that is expected to be the U.S.’s first large-scale offshore wind farm has delivered power to the electric grid for the first time. The Vineyard Wind project — located off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts — sent power to the New England grid during initial testing. …
Russia, India sign Kudankulam agreements : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Russia, India sign Kudankulam agreements : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Agreements linked to the construction of new reactors at the Kudankulam site in Tamil Nadu were signed during a five-day visit to Moscow by India's Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
China approves construction of four new reactors : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
China approves construction of four new reactors : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The construction of two Hualong One reactors at each of the Taipingling and Jinqimen sites was approved by China's State Council at a 29 December meeting. Meanwhile, various milestones have been reached in the construction of other Chinese units.
From Dallas to Gaza, by Rick Sterling - The Unz Review
From Dallas to Gaza, by Rick Sterling - The Unz Review: The JFK Assassination Was Good for Zionist Israel
DOE docs: Carbon removal proposal bets on rare nuclear reactors - E&E News by POLITICO
DOE docs: Carbon removal proposal bets on rare nuclear reactors - E&E News by POLITICO: Previously unreported plans for a major direct air capture hub raise concerns about using troubled reactors that don’t exist in the United States.
Carbon-Free Energy Is the Name of the Game: Renewables, Nuclear Poised for Growth
Carbon-Free Energy Is the Name of the Game: Renewables, Nuclear Poised for Growth: Solar, wind, and nuclear power, as well as battery storage systems, are the obvious winners as the world aims to decarbonize energy systems. It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who has been following trends
There Is No Clean Future Without Nuclear Energy | RealClearEnergy
There Is No Clean Future Without Nuclear Energy | RealClearEnergy: On the heels of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, it’s clear that nuclear energy’s role in achieving a clean energy future cannot be overlooked or understated.
Ground News - Appeals court delivers fatal blow to California city pushing natural gas ban
Ground News - Appeals court delivers fatal blow to California city pushing natural gas ban: A federal appeals court rejected a petition Tuesday to rehear a case related to a natural gas ban proposed by the City of Berkeley, California, which the panel ruled was illegal last year.
ExxonMobil hands over operations at West Qurna 1 oilfield to PetroChina | Reuters
ExxonMobil hands over operations at West Qurna 1 oilfield to PetroChina | Reuters: U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil Corp has formally exited the West Qurna 1 oilfield in southern Iraq and handed over its operations to PetroChina as lead contractor, a deputy oil minister told Reuters on Monday.
Permafrost, Methane and Climate Change
Permafrost, Methane and Climate Change: An short introduction to a contentious discussion
US solar breaks new records in 2023 - Energy Live News
US solar breaks new records in 2023 - Energy Live News: Solar power in the US has outpaced all other energy sources and accounted for 42.1% of new domestic generating capacity in 2023, according to new data
COP28’s Nuclear Energy Promise Is Still a Long Way Off | The National Interest
COP28’s Nuclear Energy Promise Is Still a Long Way Off | The National Interest: The role nuclear energy might play in the future global energy mix should be supported by realistic analysis not on hope about what might be accomplished on hypothetical pathways.
Nuclear Power’s Commanded Heights (Part II) | RealClearEnergy
Nuclear Power’s Commanded Heights (Part II) | RealClearEnergy: Note: This is Part 2 of a 2 Part Series.
It was nuclear energy’s dependence on the start and stop policies of the Federal Government that crippled the industry in the 1970s. Civilian Nuclear Pow
Scientist Discover How to Convert CO2 into Powder That Can Be Stored for Decades | Scientific American
Scientist Discover How to Convert CO2 into Powder That Can Be Stored for Decades | Scientific American: A team of scientists has figured out how to convert planet-warming carbon dioxide into a harmless powdery fuel that could be converted into clean electricity
NuScale SMR meets Polish safety requirements, says regulator : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
NuScale SMR meets Polish safety requirements, says regulator : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: NuScale Power's NPM-20 small modular reactor technology is compliant with Polish nuclear safety and radiological protection standards, the president of the National Atomic Energy Agency said in a general opinion.
Korea’s Artificial Sun KSTAR Receives Upgrade to Withstand Temperature 6 Times Hotter Than Center of the Sun | Science Times
Korea’s Artificial Sun KSTAR Receives Upgrade to Withstand Temperature 6 Times Hotter Than Center of the Sun | Science Times: The nuclear fusion reactor from South Korea had been upgraded to withstand extreme temperatures. Continue reading to learn about the progress of the artificial sun KSTAR.
ARTBIO divulges plans for proprietary isotope manufacturing technology - Pharmaceutical Technology
ARTBIO divulges plans for proprietary isotope manufacturing technology - Pharmaceutical Technology: ARTBIO is developing a proprietary radiotherapy manufacturing technology to overcome distribution and supply chain challenges.
Work on WIPP's air shaft halted following safety incidents
Work on WIPP's air shaft halted following safety incidents: No radioactive materials were involved in the incident, and no one was injured. Federal officials are unsure of when construction would resume.
Ship carrying Li-Ion cells caught fire. What could go wrong? • The Register
Ship carrying Li-Ion cells caught fire. What could go wrong? • The Register: Less than you might imagine, thankfully
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
FERC nixes PG&E’s requested $41.4M annual equity incentive for being a CAISO member | Utility Dive
FERC nixes PG&E’s requested $41.4M annual equity incentive for being a CAISO member | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
NuScale SMR meets Polish safety requirements, says regulator : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
NuScale SMR meets Polish safety requirements, says regulator : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: NuScale Power's NPM-20 small modular reactor technology is compliant with Polish nuclear safety and radiological protection standards, the president of the National Atomic Energy Agency said in a general opinion.
We Can Already Stop Climate Change If We Want To
We Can Already Stop Climate Change If We Want To: We Can Already Stop Climate Change If We Want To
Hedge funds stockpile uranium as price of nuclear fuel surges
Hedge funds stockpile uranium as price of nuclear fuel surges: Up to 50 firms are believed to have bought uranium amid huge global supply deficit
Carbon-Free Energy Is the Name of the Game: Renewables, Nuclear Poised for Growth
Carbon-Free Energy Is the Name of the Game: Renewables, Nuclear Poised for Growth: Solar, wind, and nuclear power, as well as battery storage systems, are the obvious winners as the world aims to decarbonize energy systems. It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who has been following trends
Embracing Nuclear Energy in the Quest for Net-Zero
Embracing Nuclear Energy in the Quest for Net-Zero: As we approach the challenges of 2024, we are fortunate to enjoy two key ingredients for success — bold innovation and united commitment.
2023: A Transformative Year for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors
2023: A Transformative Year for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors: The small modular reactor (SMR) concept has long been viewed by many within the nuclear sector and by policymakers as somewhat of an arriviste—an upstart
Nuclear Power’s Commanded Heights | RealClearEnergy
Nuclear Power’s Commanded Heights | RealClearEnergy: Note: This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Series.
The Federal Government has always played a dominant role in Nuclear Energy. It was the Manhattan Project that took the theories of Albert Eisenstein&rsqu
Documents Confirm Mutated SARS-CoV-2 Virus Most Likely Leaked from… – The Vaccine Reaction
Documents Confirm Mutated SARS-CoV-2 Virus Most Likely Leaked from… – The Vaccine Reaction: More evidence has emerged that the COVID-19 pandemic began when a lab engineered mutated coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) leaked from a biohazard lab in Wuhan, China. Documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, which was filed by the nonprofit public health research group...
Kim Jong Un warns war is 'realistic reality' as he pledges to build more nuclear weapons in 2024 | World News | Sky News
Kim Jong Un warns war is 'realistic reality' as he pledges to build more nuclear weapons in 2024 | World News | Sky News: North Korea's leader says moves by the US and its allies against Pyongyang have been unprecedented in 2023, pushing the Korean Peninsula to the brink of nuclear war.
Systems to supply power to nuclear plant in Ishikawa partially unusable | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Systems to supply power to nuclear plant in Ishikawa partially unusable | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: The operator of the Shika nuclear power plant in quake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture says systems to supply electricity to the facility from outside sources remain partially unusable.
Monday, January 1, 2024
South Korea records its first trade deficit with China in 31 years - Nikkei Asia
South Korea records its first trade deficit with China in 31 years - Nikkei Asia: TOKYO -- South Korea recorded a trade deficit of $18 billion with China in 2023, marking its first such bilateral shortfall with the country
Japan Earthquake / No Irregularities at Nuclear Power Plants | Neutron Bytes
Japan Earthquake / No Irregularities at Nuclear Power Plants | Neutron Bytes: Japan issued tsunami alerts and ordered evacuations following a series of earthquakes on Monday on Japan’s west coast. According to news media reports, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reporte…
Sunday, December 31, 2023
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