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Saturday, February 24, 2024
Kairos Power Wins DOE $303M Award for Hermes Reactor | Neutron Bytes
Kairos Power Wins DOE $303M Award for Hermes Reactor | Neutron Bytes: Kairos Power Wins DOE $303M Award for Hermes Reactor AtkinsRéalis and AECL Plan 1,000 MWe CANDU Reactor India Seeks $26 Billion in Domestic Private Investment in Nuclear Energy South Korea to Inves…
US should block cheap Chinese auto imports from Mexico, US makers say | Reuters
US should block cheap Chinese auto imports from Mexico, US makers say | Reuters: The U.S. government should block the import of low-cost Chinese autos and parts from Mexico, a U.S. manufacturing advocacy group said on Friday, warning they could threaten the viability of American car companies.
Wall Street Greed Is Giving the CCP Free Rein to Subvert America: Casey Fleming | EpochTV
Wall Street Greed Is Giving the CCP Free Rein to Subvert America: Casey Fleming | EpochTV: The Chinese Communist Party has been banging the drums of war at the same time they’ve been trying to insulate their economy and build up their military.
Cooperative Utility Lighting Way to a Carbon-Free Future
Cooperative Utility Lighting Way to a Carbon-Free Future: A Western rural electric cooperative is shining a light on the utility industry’s future and how it will tackle climate change. Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, in Westminster, Co…
Pakistan green lights completion of gas pipeline with Iran after 10-year delay
Pakistan green lights completion of gas pipeline with Iran after 10-year delay: After nearly a decade of delays caused by US economic coercion, Islamabad says it is moving forward with the project to avoid a potential $18bn penalty from Tehran
Friday, February 23, 2024
Russian Energy Is Too Cheap for Some Countries To Resist | OilPrice.com
Russian Energy Is Too Cheap for Some Countries To Resist | OilPrice.com: Despite U.S. and EU sanctions, some countries deepen ties with Russia, benefiting from low-cost energy deals and undermining efforts to cripple Russia's war efforts in Ukraine.
Combating Olive Oil Fraud with Nuclear Innovations | IAEA
Combating Olive Oil Fraud with Nuclear Innovations | IAEA: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is developing new and rapid methods to rapidly screen and authenticate the origin of foods like extra virgin olive oil.
UN agency for Palestinian refugees at ‘breaking point’: Press TV, Iran – Gilbert Doctorow
UN agency for Palestinian refugees at ‘breaking point’: Press TV, Iran – Gilbert Doctorow: UN agency for Palestinian refugees at ‘breaking point’: Press TV, Iran I recommend this 10 minute video both for what the presenter and my fellow panelist said as they described I…
Rolls-Royce will build first mini-nuclear reactor in Europe instead of UK, boss warns
Rolls-Royce will build first mini-nuclear reactor in Europe instead of UK, boss warns: The first Rolls-Royce mini nuclear reactor will be built in Europe instead of Britain if ministers fail to accelerate decision-making, the engineering giant’s boss has warned.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Directed Energy Weapons Are Real . . . And Disruptive > National Defense University Press > News Article View
Directed Energy Weapons Are Real . . . And Disruptive > National Defense University Press > News Article View: What exactly is a directed energy weapon? Are these weapons still science fiction, lab experiments, or are they real? How can they be used and how disruptive can they be? What are the challenges and
Directed Energy Weapons: High Power Microwaves | Office of Naval Research
Directed Energy Weapons: High Power Microwaves | Office of Naval Research: The Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) Program is part of the Office of Naval Research's Naval Air Warcraft and Weapons Department.
DOE’s Innovative New Approach for Partnering with Advanced Energy Companies - Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA | CGEP %
DOE’s Innovative New Approach for Partnering with Advanced Energy Companies - Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA | CGEP %: Get the latest as our experts share their insights on global energy policy.
Are we Witnessing the Rebirth of Nuclear? | Energy Central
Are we Witnessing the Rebirth of Nuclear? | Energy Central: Is this another head fake or is nuclear power really poised to make a comeback? There appears to be growing momentum behind a nuclear rebirth but the traditional obstacles remain.
Revamping Nuclear Oversight: The NRC's Bold Move to Streamline Reactor Licensing
Revamping Nuclear Oversight: The NRC's Bold Move to Streamline Reactor Licensing: Explore the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) transformative journey towards modernizing the mandatory hearing process for nuclear reactor licensing. Chair Christopher T. Hanson leads the charge in redefining regulatory frameworks.
Why Britain Is Struggling With Nuclear Power - The New York Times
Why Britain Is Struggling With Nuclear Power - The New York Times: The government wants more nuclear plants to help tackle climate change, but delays and soaring costs are complicating the effort.
SCOTT RITTER: Mike Turner’s Folly
SCOTT RITTER: Mike Turner’s Folly: Rep. Mike Turner's release of raw intelligence about a Russian satellite system has compromised U.S. intelligence including likely its sources and methods.
By Scott Ritter
Special to Consortium News
Earlier this week U.S. Representative Mike Turner, a Republican from Ohio who serves as
Why Britain Is Struggling With Nuclear Power - The New York Times
Why Britain Is Struggling With Nuclear Power - The New York Times: The government wants more nuclear plants to help tackle climate change, but delays and soaring costs are complicating the effort.
Chicago sues fossil fuel companies for role in climate crisis | Chicago | The Guardian
Chicago sues fossil fuel companies for role in climate crisis | Chicago | The Guardian: Lawsuit targets BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Exxon Mobil, Phillips 66 and Shell, alleging that they intentionally misled public
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
America's steep coal decline: Power plant shutdowns beat expectations
America's steep coal decline: Power plant shutdowns beat expectations: Shutdowns of U.S. coal-fired power plants have outpaced expectations.
Appeals court tosses Obama-era federal coal leasing moratorium | The Hill
Appeals court tosses Obama-era federal coal leasing moratorium | The Hill: A federal appeals court on Wednesday axed an Obama-era moratorium on new coal mine leasing on public lands. It did so by overturning a ruling from 2022 that revived the Obama-era freeze on auctioning off federally owned lands for coal mining. In 2022, a lower court ruled that in ending the coal leasing pause, the…
The US Military Already Has a Decades-Old Countermeasure for Russian Space Nukes | Military.com
The US Military Already Has a Decades-Old Countermeasure for Russian Space Nukes | Military.com: During the Cold War, the Air Force used an F-15 and a specially designed missile to destroy a satellite in orbit.
Putin says Russia has no intention of putting nuclear weapons in space - ABC News
Putin says Russia has no intention of putting nuclear weapons in space - ABC News: Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Moscow has no intention to deploy nuclear weapons in space, claiming that the country only has developed space capabilities similar to what the U.S. has
Domestic uranium enrichment gets $2.7B boost from US Senate | Utility Dive
Domestic uranium enrichment gets $2.7B boost from US Senate | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
Energy companies tap AI to detect defects in an aging grid - E&E News by POLITICO
Energy companies tap AI to detect defects in an aging grid - E&E News by POLITICO: Sophisticated artificial intelligence tools are being used to inspect power lines in an era of transition and climate risk.
Nuclear microreactors: Status review and potential applications; the Mexican case - ScienceDirect
Nuclear microreactors: Status review and potential applications; the Mexican case - ScienceDirect: Microreactors are a class of small modular reactor with a typical power output up to 10 MWe. Their factory fabricated, transportable, and self-regulat…
US / Constellation Seeks Permission To Operate Clinton-1 Nuclear Plant Until 2047 :: NucNet | The Independent Nuclear News Agency
US / Constellation Seeks Permission To Operate Clinton-1 Nuclear Plant Until 2047 :: NucNet | The Independent Nuclear News Agency: Company also plans to file application for Dresden reactors
Global Nuclear Fuel receives approval to manufacture higher enrichment fuel - Nuclear Engineering International
Global Nuclear Fuel receives approval to manufacture higher enrichment fuel - Nuclear Engineering International: GE Vernova subsidiary Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF) has received US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approval to manufacture, ship and analyse the performance of nuclear fuel with Uranium-235 enrichments of up to 8% weight.NRC approval makes...
Constellation applies for Clinton licence renewal - Nuclear Engineering International
Constellation applies for Clinton licence renewal - Nuclear Engineering International: US Constellation has applied to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to renew the licence of its Clinton Clean Energy Centre in Illinois. The filing begins a comprehensive review by the NRC to renew the station’s licence for...
America’s Sinking East Coast
America’s Sinking East Coast: Critical infrastructure is threatened as sinking land amplifies global sea level rise.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Colorado bans use of gas-powered lawn equipment by state agencies starting 2025 | The Hill
Colorado bans use of gas-powered lawn equipment by state agencies starting 2025 | The Hill: State agencies in Colorado will be banned from using certain gas-powered lawn equipment during the summer, according to a new rule adopted by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission.
Opinion | Israel has nukes. It’s time to admit it. - The Washington Post
Opinion | Israel has nukes. It’s time to admit it. - The Washington Post: American silence no longer makes sense. In fact, it’s dangerous.
Fighting Fires in the Power Sector – Energy Institute Blog
Fighting Fires in the Power Sector – Energy Institute Blog: A burning question: How much are we willing to pay for utility wildfire risk mitigation? This week’s blog post is co-authored with Duncan Callaway and Cody Warner. California is on the frontlines …
AI data centers' power needs might require built-in nuclear reactors
AI data centers' power needs might require built-in nuclear reactors: As AI data centers face increasing power demands, experts are considering alternative energy sources like small nuclear reactors to meet their needs
What’s fueling the commercial fusion hype? - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
What’s fueling the commercial fusion hype? - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Despite fusion power being a big-bet technology, there is no US government agency in charge of assessing its risks and benefits.
Nuclear delivers $43B annually to Southeast — report - E&E News by POLITICO
Nuclear delivers $43B annually to Southeast — report - E&E News by POLITICO: A study funded by a Department of Commerce grant examined nuclear energy in a five-state region.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers preparing further Tonawanda site cleanup | Local News | niagara-gazette.com
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers preparing further Tonawanda site cleanup | Local News | niagara-gazette.com: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will start staging equipment for capping a nuclear waste disposal site in Tonawanda.
Power generator Vistra gains final regulatory approval to buy Ohio company
Power generator Vistra gains final regulatory approval to buy Ohio company: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval removes the final hurdle to the deal involving Texas’ biggest power generator and one of the Midwest’s...
Reactor testing of HTGR fuel confirms functionality, Rosatom says : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News
Reactor testing of HTGR fuel confirms functionality, Rosatom says : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News: Samples of the fuel began tests in two research reactors in 2022, with Rosatom reporting they "fundamentally confirmed the functionality of the fuel design" for high-temperature gas-cooled reactors.
Monday, February 19, 2024
Report: Israel Was Behind Attacks on Gas Pipelines in Iran - News From Antiwar.com
Report: Israel Was Behind Attacks on Gas Pipelines in Iran - News From Antiwar.com: Israel was behind attacks on natural gas pipelines that occurred inside Iran last week, The New York Times has reported, marking an escalation of Israel's covert operations. The Times report cited two unnamed Western officials and a military strategist affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). They said the…
Feds Deny Permits for Hydro Projects on Navajo Land, Citing Lack of Consultation With Tribes - Inside Climate News
Feds Deny Permits for Hydro Projects on Navajo Land, Citing Lack of Consultation With Tribes - Inside Climate News: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced a new policy requiring that any energy project seeking to build on tribal land must get the tribe’s approval before it will permit the project.
Do gas exports help or hurt American prices? | The Hill
Do gas exports help or hurt American prices? | The Hill: Has the boom in American natural gas exports come at the expense of American households? That question has become a major point of contention in the heated debate over the Biden administration’s decision to halt permitting for new gas export terminals. Proponents of the exports argue they help keep prices down for Americans by calming…
California proposes fracking phaseout, making good on Newsom’s pledge | The Hill
California proposes fracking phaseout, making good on Newsom’s pledge | The Hill: California regulators have released official plans for phasing out fracking in the Golden State — nearly three years after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared his intentions to do so. The proposed regulation would amend the state’s Public Resources Code by including a clause “to phase out permits to conduct well stimulation treatments,” according to a notice from…
Biden to Export Ideology Instead of Natural Gas | AIER
Biden to Export Ideology Instead of Natural Gas | AIER: "By restricting natural gas exports, the administration seeks to impose its vision for the future on the rest of the world." ~Joel Griffith
Steal From the Poor, Give to the Rich | Power Line
Steal From the Poor, Give to the Rich | Power Line: That’s what solar power does. American Experiment’s Isaac Orr and Mitch Rolling have an excellent expose of California’s solar power scam: Stealing with solar: How wealthy Califor…
Dispelling the Cult Claim—”Wind and Solar are Lower Cost Generation than Natural Gas” – Parker Gallant Energy Perspectives
Dispelling the Cult Claim—”Wind and Solar are Lower Cost Generation than Natural Gas” – Parker Gallant Energy Perspectives: Intrigued by the many eco-warriors touting how wind and solar are cheaper generation sources then natural gas I decided to use Scott Luft’s (Cold Air) compilation of data for 2023 to calculate on a…
British company pioneers new nuclear welding technique : Corporate - World Nuclear News
British company pioneers new nuclear welding technique : Corporate - World Nuclear News: Sheffield Forgemasters has completed weld-assembly of a full-sized small modular reactor nuclear vessel demonstrator assembly using Local Electron-Beam Welding. It said the technique took less than 24 hours to complete four, thick, nuclear-grade welds, typically requiring a year of work to complete.
Hyundai E&C shortlisted to build new Kozloduy units : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Hyundai E&C shortlisted to build new Kozloduy units : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: South Korea's Hyundai Engineering & Construction is the only one of the five candidates deemed to have met the requirements for the construction and commissioning of two new Westinghouse AP1000 units at Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant.
Preparations begin for new Chinese plant : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Preparations begin for new Chinese plant : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: A ground-breaking ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction of the first phase of the Jinqimen nuclear power plant in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China National Nuclear Corporation announced.
Work begins on new Iranian research reactor : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Work begins on new Iranian research reactor : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Concrete pouring for a 10 MW research reactor has begun at Isfahan, the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran has announced. The organisation has also declared operational a new emergency control room simulator for unit 1 at the Bushehr nuclear power plant.
Black Pioneers in Energy - CleanTechnica
Black Pioneers in Energy - CleanTechnica: This Black History Month, we honor those who have shaped our energy past, present, and future for the better.
Please Don't Store Nuclear Waste in Our Precious Oil Field, Says Fossil Fuel Industry
Please Don't Store Nuclear Waste in Our Precious Oil Field, Says Fossil Fuel Industry: A plan to store nuclear waste in America's busiest oil field is a fascinating collision between fossil fuels and nuclear.
The End of Democracy: "What I’m Describing is Military Rule"
The End of Democracy: "What I’m Describing is Military Rule": Mike Benz" "It’s the inversion of democracy."
At IEA Ministerial Meeting and 50th Anniversary, global leaders pledge to strengthen energy security and accelerate clean transitions to keep 1.5 °C target alive - News - IEA
At IEA Ministerial Meeting and 50th Anniversary, global leaders pledge to strengthen energy security and accelerate clean transitions to keep 1.5 °C target alive - News - IEA: At IEA Ministerial Meeting and 50th Anniversary, global leaders pledge to strengthen energy security and accelerate clean transitions to keep 1.5 °C target alive - News from the International Energy Agency
2024 IEA Ministerial Communique - News - IEA
2024 IEA Ministerial Communique - News - IEA: 2024 IEA Ministerial Communique - News from the International Energy Agency
Sunday, February 18, 2024
With help from Democrats, House votes to overturn Joe Biden's freeze on new LNG exports - Washington Times
With help from Democrats, House votes to overturn Joe Biden's freeze on new LNG exports - Washington Times: The House passed legislation Thursday to overturn President Biden's moratorium on new liquefied natural gas exports, marking the latest instance of centrist Democrats joining Republicans to buck the president's green energy agenda.