Report Says Most Oil & Gas Companies Fail to Disclose Fracking Practices

Report Says Most Oil & Gas Companies Fail to Disclose Fracking Practices

By Jon Hurdle

U.S.-based energy companies are mostly failing to disclose their management of hydraulic fracturing operations that could have negative environmental impacts, according to a survey published last Thursday. The survey, by a group of investment advisers and shareholder advocacy organizations, found about three-quarters of 30 oil & gas companies surveyed are not fully disclosing their practices

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Energy Secretary Moniz Announces Formation of Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group

Energy Secretary Moniz Announces Formation of Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group

By U.S. Department of Energy

Energy Secretary Moniz Announces Formation of Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group Partnership to Deepen Relationship Around Critical Nuclear Energy Issues WASHINGTON—Building on President Obama’s commitment to strengthen the government-to-government relationship with Tribal Nations, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz today announced the formalization of the Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group (NETWG), providing a forum for Tribal Leaders

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Public Tax Dollars Financing Oil-By-Rail Expansion

Reuters exposes '10 federal and state grants either approved or pending approval, totaling $84.2 million, that helped boost the number of rail cars carrying crude oil across the nation'

http://www.commondreams.org/news/2014/12/15/public-tax-dollars-financing-oil-rail-expansion

 

It’s time for environmentalists to give nuclear a fair go

http://theconversation.com/its-time-for-environmentalists-to-give-nuclear-a-fair-go-35488

PG&E CEO: A price on carbon can be good for utilities

http://www.utilitydive.com/news/pge-ceo-a-price-on-carbon-can-be-good-for-utilities/343698/

Climate Change Forum Discusses Nuclear Power

IAEA at the United Nations Climate Change Conference

By Michael Madsen, IAEA Office of Public Information and Communication

Hydropower, nuclear power and wind power are the lowest greenhouse gas emitting energy sources. (Photos: Korean Ulchin NPP/IAEA; Doug Young; Mohammad Afshar; D.E. Shropshire/IAEA)

Lima, Peru — A mix of solar and wind energy, carbon capture storage technology and nuclear power could provide a viable solution to countries seeking to decrease their carbon footprint by lowering the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) of their energy sector. This was the message from the IAEA at this year’s annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference — COP20 — held last week in Lima, Peru.
The aim of the conference was to identify viable climate change mitigation strategies and pave the way towards a successful global climate agreement by 2015.
“The global demand for electricity is increasing, but we also need to reduce GHG emissions. We’re now discussing ways to expand low-carbon energy portfolios that will help both our environment and our economies,” said Ferenc Tóth of the IAEA’s Planning and Economic Studies Section at the UN technical briefing on the Mitigation of Energy-related GHG Emissions held during the conference.
The session discussed energy-related GHG emissions, included a keynote by the Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and speakers from the IAEA, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative.
Agreeing on how to globally reduce and mitigate GHG emissions has been a key topic at the conference. The IAEA informed delegates about the challenges of GHG mitigation, how mitigation goals can be achieved and the likely consequences of inaction on the environment.
Towards low-carbon energy
Tóth highlighted the double challenge countries face in meeting the rising demand for energy and at the same time mitigating climate change. He emphasized that energy planners need to explore several low-carbon energy sources and technologies. He explained that hydropower, nuclear power and wind power are the lowest GHG emitting energy sources, and that the mitigation portfolio recommended by the International Energy Agency (IEA) includes solar, carbon capture storage, wind and nuclear technology. These low-carbon technologies have relatively low external costs and also help to alleviate air pollution, which is mostly caused by sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) released during the combustion of fossil fuels.
UNIDO’s Nina Zetsche described climate resilient industries, the use of energy efficiency in industry, and renewable energy solutions for industrial processes.
WTO’s Devin McDaniels presented possible strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of international trade, and Minoru Takada from SE4ALL described the challenge of providing universal energy access while reducing GHG emissions. Increased energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy are necessary to simultaneously achieve both goals.
IPCC Chairperson, Rajendra K. Pachauri, was a keynote speaker at the session, and he explained the benefits of climate change mitigation for building a better and more sustainable world. He advocated for timely action to reach zero carbon emissions before the year 2100.
In 2009, countries agreed under the Copenhagen Accord that an increase in global mean temperature should not exceed two degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels, in order to avoid irreversible damage and interference with global climate systems. The aim has been to reduce GHG emissions at the lowest possible economic and environmental cost.
Unfortunately, since 2009, the trend has not changed and global year-on-year GHG emissions have risen. A major emitter is the energy sector, as the majority of electricity generation relies on the burning of fossil fuels — releasing the GHG, carbon dioxide (CO2). Governments around the world have been looking for ways to reduce CO2 emissions while maintaining economic growth and development.

DOE’s week of Laurels and Hardlys

DOE’s week of Laurels and Hardlys

http://neutronbytes.com/2014/12/14/does-week-of-laurels-and-hardlys/

Areva clinches control systems deal for China nuclear reactors

http://www.pennenergy.com/articles/pei/2014/12/areva-clinches-control-systems-deal-for-china-nuclear-reactors.html

Fluor, CNNC sign MOU for prospects in Europe, China

Arnaud Lefevre-Baril Chief Executive Officer at Dynatom International GmbH 

Fluor Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) to cooperate on nuclear and renewable energy opportunities in Europe and China. The MOU was signed in Beijing by Dave Dunning, Fluor executive vice president of business development and strategy, and Qian Zhimin, president of CNNC.

Under the MOU, CNNC and Fluor will cooperate on a broad range of civil nuclear-related opportunities in the U.K., Germany and China. The arrangement also covers work in the renewable energy market including wind farms and solar power projects.

“We are excited to cooperate with CNNC on potential nuclear and renewable opportunities", said Dunning. “Our clients will benefit from Fluor’s cost-effective, safe and secure solutions that result from decades of experience on nuclear decommissioning efforts and commercial nuclear new-build projects.”

“CNNC is the major investor in the nuclear power stations in operation and under construction in China. It is also the main R&D organization of nuclear technologies, the most important engineering and construction contractor of nuclear power stations and supplier of nuclear fuel", said Qian. “CNNC will work with Fluor to explore the full range of cooperation in Europe and China based upon the principles of mutual benefits, win-win and complementary of each other's strengths.”

Source: http://www.nuclear-exchange.com/news/50854/fluor-cnnc-sign-mou-for-prospects-in-europe-china.html

Fluor, CNNC sign MOU for prospects in Europe, China nuclear-exchange.com

Fluor Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) to cooperate on nuclear and renewable energy opportunities in Europe and China. The MOU was signed in Beijing by Dave Dunning, Fluor...

No laughing matter: Nitrous oxide rose at end of last ice age

No laughing matter: Nitrous oxide rose at end of last ice age
Corvallis OR (SPX) Dec 15, 2014 -
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is an important greenhouse gas that doesn't receive as much notoriety as carbon dioxide or methane, but a new study confirms that atmospheric levels of N2O rose significantly as the Earth came out of the last ice age and addresses the cause. An international team of scientists analyzed air extracted from bubbles enclosed in ancient polar ice from Taylor Glacier in Antar ... morehttp://www.spacedaily.com/reports/No_laughing_matter_Nitrous_oxide_rose_at_end_of_last_ice_age_999.html

Water's role in the rise and fall of the Roman Empire

Water's role in the rise and fall of the Roman Empire
Munich, Germany (SPX) Dec 15, 2014 -
Smart agricultural practices and an extensive grain-trade network enabled the Romans to thrive in the water-limited environment of the Mediterranean, a new study shows. But the stable food supply brought about by these measures promoted population growth and urbanisation, pushing the Empire closer to the limits of its food resources. The research, by an international team of hydrologists a ... morehttp://www.terradaily.com/reports/Waters_role_in_the_rise_and_fall_of_the_Roman_Empire_999.html

MIT Seasons Greetings

	Dear MIT alumni, parents, and friends, In this festive season, we wish you the warmth of family and friends and an inspiring new year. Please enjoy our e-greeting. Happy Holidays! President Rafael Reif and Christine Reif

China Moves to Keep Nuclear Work Local

In Reactor Projects, Foreign Suppliers Risk Getting Pushed Aside

http://www.wsj.com/articles/china-moves-to-keep-nuclear-work-local-1418669373?cb=logged0.6681764950361077

Mani-Talk: Nuclear Deal with Russia is No Reason to Celebrate

Mani-Talk: Nuclear Deal with Russia is No Reason to Celebrate
On the same day that visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin committed himself to supplying 12 nuclear reactors to India, oil prices slipped below $60 and look set to drop to a band between $35 and $40. This makes the nuclear deal less enticing than it might otherwise have been. For it underlines the impossibility of substituting nuclear power for petroleum in our energy basket. In present circumstances, Modi would have been better advised to ask Putin how he thought Russia might network India into an Asian gas and oil community to meet India's energy requirements than focus on nuclear cooperation.

http://www.ndtv.com/article/opinion/mani-talk-nuclear-deal-with-russia-is-no-reason-to-celebrate-634774?curl=1418677467

Norway's Oil Decline Accelerating

Norway's Oil Decline Accelerating
Washington DC (SPX) Dec 15, 2014 - New oil projects are being scrapped in Norway amid falling production and low oil prices. Long held up as the model for managing oil abundance, Norway has painstakingly sought to prevent the problems that occur with other natural resource-based economies, such as corruption, slow economic growth, currency appreciation, and subsequently, deindustrialization. Since 1990, Norway has diverted ... morehttp://www.oilgasdaily.com/reports/Norways_Oil_Decline_Accelerating_999.html

 

How cheap oil changes the world

Consumers get lower heating bills and prices at the pump. Russia, Iran, and Venezuela face shrinking treasuries, while Saudi Arabia tries to still US drills.

http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2014/1213/How-cheap-oil-changes-the-world?cmpid=addthis_linkedin

Accord on national climate plans

Accord on national climate plans
An agreement was reached at the recent United Nations climate change talks in Lima that all countries will submit details of their post-2020 plans to tackle climate change by the end of October 2015. The combined effect of these efforts will then be assessed.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/EE-Accord-on-national-climate-plans-1512144.html

Kazakhstan and China agree to cooperation in nuclear power

Kazakhstan and China agree to cooperation in nuclear power
Kazatomprom and China General Nuclear Power Corporation yesterday signed an agreement on "extensive and more intensive mutual cooperation" in nuclear power.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NP-Kazakhstan-and-China-agree-to-cooperation-in-nuclear-power-15121402.html

Scientists sign nuclear entreaty

Scientists sign nuclear entreaty
Over 60 leading conservation and environmental scientists have signed an open letter calling for environmentalists to set aside their preconceptions to nuclear power so that it can play a substantial role in replacing fossil fuels.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/EE-Scientists-sign-nuclear-entreaty-1512147.html

FAS at the Conference on the Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons

FAS at the Conference on the Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons

The Conference on the Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons was held on December 8-9 in Vienna; this was the third in a series of conferences organized by a growing number of countries and humanitarian organizations to discuss the risks nuclear weapons pose to humanity.

Hans Kristensen, Director of the Nuclear Information Project, participated in the conference and gave two presentations. The first was to the ICAN Civil Society Forum on the overall status of worldwide nuclear forces; presentation slides are available here. Kristensen and Matthew McKinzie from the Natural Resources Defense Council, presented on nuclear deterrence, nuclear war planning and scenarios of nuclear conflict; briefing slides are available here. http://www.bmeia.gv.at/fileadmin/user_upload/Zentrale/Aussenpolitik/Abruestung/HINW14/Presentations/HINW14_S3_Presentation_FAS_NRDC.pdf

San Onofre nuke waste goes underground

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/dec/12/nuke-waste-goes-underground/

SRNS begins spent fuel processing

http://www.aikenstandard.com/article/20141214/AIK0101/141219685/1007/srns-begins-spent-fuel-processing

Exelon would profit from reforms proposed by operator of electric-grid [Chicago Tribune]

Exelon would profit from reforms proposed by operator of electric-grid [Chicago Tribune]

http://investing.businessweek.com/research/markets/news/article.asp?docKey=600-201412130001KRTRIB__BUSNEWS_19833_65057-1

ANS Update: Columbia celebrates three decades of clean electricity production

Columbia celebrates three decades of clean electricity production By ansnuclearcafe on Dec 15, 2014 08:24 am By Laura Scheele On Saturday, December 13, there weren’t balloons or cake but a plume of water vapor indicated that operations continued as Energy Northwest employees commemorated 30 years of Columbia Generating Station’s commercial operation. Since its inception on December … Continue reading → Read in browser »

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21 peer reviewed articles on health and industrial wind turbines

http://www.nieuwerustnoisewatch.org/?p=917

Perception trumps reality – the IPCC report on the impacts of climate change

http://euanmearns.com/perception-trumps-reality-the-ipcc-report-on-the-impacts-of-climate-change/

All megawatts are not equal

http://judithcurry.com/2014/12/11/all-megawatts-are-not-equal/

Fukushima Update 12/15/14

Fukushima Update 12/15/14 –

98% of the fuel bundles have been removed from unit #4… Evacuee financial indemnification now tops $45 billion… A few Japanese news sources say Sunday’s landslide victory for PM Shinzo Abe’s party is expected to boost reactor restarts… NRA chief Shunichi Tanaka says that cement should stop inflow to equipment tunnels… Tanaka also said fully-treated water must be released to the sea… Okuma OKs interim storage of rural decontamination material… Owners of Oma nuclear plant will apply for a preliminary safety screening on Tuesday… South Korea will run surveys on Fukushima fish products.

http://www.hiroshimasyndrome.com/fukushima-accident-updates.html

High-Energy Innovation A Climate Pragmatism Project

High-Energy Innovation

A Climate Pragmatism Project

December 8, 2014 | Alex Trembath, Michael Shellenberger, Ted Nordhaus, Loren King, Jason Lloyd, Jessica Lovering, Mikael Roman, Kartikeya Singh, Gary Dirks, Roger Pielke, Jr., Frank Laird, Daniel Sarewitzhttp://thebreakthrough.org/index.php/issues/innovation-policy/high-energy-innovation

На русскомՀայերեն Armenia's nuclear security regime robust, IAEA concludes

Armenia's nuclear security regime robust, IAEA concludes

http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/186140/

Financial and regulatory barriers to USA's new nuclear technologies

Developing new nuclear technologies requires overcoming considerable financial and regulatory hurdles, as the promise of clean, efficient electricity remains essential to US energy policy, the Nuclear Energy Institute said, following a meeting on 11 December of a House Science Committee.

http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NP-Financial-and-regulatory-barriers-to-USAs-new-nuclear-technologies-15121401.html

WPI Receives More Than $1.1 Million in Awards from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

WPI Receives More Than $1.1 Million in Awards from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The funding will help fill a critical global need for a new generation of nuclear engineering and science experts and support important medical imaging research

http://www.wpi.edu/news/20145/nucrelease.html

Global N-power production to double by 2050: WNA

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/global-nuclear-power-production-to-double-by-2050-wna/article6694282.ece

World without water: six solutions to a shortage

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/87064ea8-7a52-11e4-a8e1-00144feabdc0.html?#axzz3LxYqLfJ1?ftcamp=traffic/email/content/editor//memmkt

PennEnergy's Daily Petroleum Update 12/15

Today's Headlines

EIA: Despite lower crude oil prices, U.S. crude oil production expected to grow in 2015 Some of the most active production fields in the country are in North Dakota. …more>>

Concern regarding OPEC grows as oil prices fall Oil prices hit a new five-year low Dec. 10 following the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' reduced crude oil production estimates for 2015. …more>>

Eni announces hold on Saipem stake assessment Recently, market conditions have become increasingly volatile, leading Eni to put on hold this assessment whilst still confirming the above strategy. …more>>

Oil spill in Bangladesh threatens aquatic animals Authorities in Bangladesh were urgently assessing environmental damage in one of the world's largest mangrove forests on Friday after an oil tanker sank. …more>>

APPEA: COAG dismissal another nail in the domestic gas reservation coffin APPEA says COAG’s firm dismissal of possible gas market interventions is clear recognition such calls present no viable way to securing gas supply. …more>>

Taipan updates on Badada well progress In June of this year, the GW-190 land rig successfully completed the drilling of the Sala-1 discovery in Block-9 of the Anza Basin, Kenya. …more>>

Nord Stream wins Platts award for midstream industry leadership The Platts Energy Awards recognise companies in the energy industry that demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation and operational excellence. …more>>

Move to Sugar Land key for OMNI Flow innovators The purpose built contemporary office and production facility on Cardinal Meadow offers nearly 40,000 sq feet of flexible space planning. …more>>

PennEnergy's Daily Power Update 12/15

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Energy News & Insights

SolarCity, BOA to finance approximately $400MM in residential solar SolarCity and Bank of America Merrill Lynch create program to finance approximately $400 million in residential solar projects …more>>

Putin turns to India to clinch new nuclear power deals Russian President Vladimir Putin sought Thursday to strengthen a once-close relationship with India through an ambitious plan to help New Delhi build at least 12 new nuclear reactors …more>>

Tucson Electric buys 413 MW stake in Gila gas power plant Tucson Electric Power Company reduces reliance on coal with 413 MW share of the efficient natural gas-fired Gila River Power Station …more>>

South Africa unveils five-point plan to address energy challenges South Africa announces a five-point plan that includes an increase in diesel and gas supplies and a private sector coal power program …more>>

AEG supplies inverters to nuclear power plants in China Chinese Nuclear Power Engineering Company selects AEG to supply its Transokraft inverters for the Daya Bay and Ling Ao nuclear power stations in China …more>>

Alstom to service North Bangkok 2 combined-cycle power plant (Video) Alstom signs Long Term Service Agreement for North Bangkok combined-cycle power plant …more>>

AGL to mothball half of Torrens gas-fired power station AGL has announced plans to mothball four natural gas-fueled generating units in South Australia …more>>

GE teams on underground microgrid project in New York (Video) GE, utility, government, and academia partner on underground microgrid project to improve electricity reliability in northern New York …more>>

EIA: Several states adding incentives for EV charging stations Several states are adding or increasing incentives for electric vehicle charging stations according to a new brief from the U.S. Energy Information Administration …more>>

Economic reformer Japanese PM Abe has a two thirds supermajority will mean reactors restarts and more reform

Economic reformer Japanese PM Abe has a two thirds supermajority will mean reactors restarts and more reform

http://nextbigfuture.com/2014/12/economic-reformer-japanese-pm-abe-has.html

Even Before Long Winter Begins, Energy Bills Send Shivers in New England

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/14/us/even-before-long-winter-begins-energy-bills-send-shivers-in-new-england.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=second-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0

Major cloud-seeding test gives mixed results Nature

Major cloud-seeding test gives mixed results Nature http://www.nature.com/news/major-cloud-seeding-test-gives-mixed-results-1.16537

Court says Indian Point nuclear plant exempt from state program

http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20141213/court-says-indian-point-nuclear-plant-exempt-from-state-program

You can’t take “Vemont” out of Vermont Yankee

You can’t take “Vemont” out of Vermont Yankee 
http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20141214/OPINION06/712149930

Nuclear Teetering on the Economic Precipice

Nuclear Teetering on the Economic  Precipice
http://www.whchronicle.com/?p=2642

ANS Update: Responding to System Demand II: Extreme Scenarios

Responding to System Demand II: Extreme Scenarios By Will Davis on Dec 14, 2014 09:12 am by Will Davis The continued introduction of renewables onto the electric grid in the United States is ensuring that discussion of whether or not these assets can be integrated with existing, or expected designs of other sources continues.  In this … Continue reading → Read in browser »

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Presentations from NAS BEIR VIII Planning Meeting Posted

http://atomicinsights.com/presentations-nas-beir-viii-planning-meeting-posted/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AtomicInsights+%28Atomic+Insights%29

US to India: No business as usual with Russia

http://nation.com.pk/national/14-Dec-2014/us-to-india-no-business-as-usual-with-russia

Key role for nuclear energy in global biodiversity conservation

Abstract

Modern society uses massive amounts of energy. Usage rises as population and affluence increase, and energy production and use often have an impact on biodiversity or natural areas. To avoid a business-as-usual dependence on coal, oil, and gas over the coming decades, society must map out a future energy mix that incorporates alternative sources. This exercise can lead to radically different opinions on what a sustainable energy portfolio might entail, so an objective assessment of the relative costs and benefits of different energy sources is required. We evaluated the land use, emissions, climate, and cost implications of 3 published but divergent storylines for future energy production, none of which was optimal for all environmental and economic indicators. Using multicriteria decision-making analysis, we ranked 7 major electricity-generation sources (coal, gas, nuclear, biomass, hydro, wind, and solar) based on costs and benefits and tested the sensitivity of the rankings to biases stemming from contrasting philosophical ideals. Irrespective of weightings, nuclear and wind energy had the highest benefit-to-cost ratio. Although the environmental movement has historically rejected the nuclear energy option, new-generation reactor technologies that fully recycle waste and incorporate passive safety systems might resolve their concerns and ought to be more widely understood. Because there is no perfect energy source however, conservation professionals ultimately need to take an evidence-based approach to consider carefully the integrated effects of energy mixes on biodiversity conservation. Trade-offs and compromises are inevitable and require advocating energy mixes that minimize net environmental damage. Society cannot afford to risk wholesale failure to address energy-related biodiversity impacts because of preconceived notions and ideals.

Un Papel Clave para la Energía Nuclear en la Conservación de la Biodiversidad Global

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cobi.12433/abstract;jsessionid=1E68DB4B85ACB18B4B345F9FA33FD10D.f03t04

An Open Letter to Environmentalists on Nuclear Energy

Professor Barry W. Brook, Chair of Environmental Sustainability, University of Tasmania, Australia. barry.brook@utas.edu.au
Professor Corey J.A. Bradshaw, Sir Hubert Wilkins Chair of Climate Change, The Environment Institute, The University of Adelaide, Australia. corey.bradshaw@adelaide.edu.au

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An Open Letter to Environmentalists:

http://bravenewclimate.com/2014/12/15/an-open-letter-to-environmentalists-on-nuclear-energy/

Tackling nuclear waste 

Korea must hurry to make final decision on spent fuel
http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2014/12/202_169805.html

First phase of Korean waste facility opens

The South Korean nuclear regulator has given approval for full operation to begin at the first phase of the country's low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste (LLW/ILW) disposal facility.


http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/WR-First-phase-of-Korean-waste-facility-opens-1212145.html

Nuclear Projects Come and Go in Idaho

Nuclear Projects Come and Go in Idaho

http://neutronbytes.com/2014/12/14/nuclear-energy-projects-come-and-go-in-idaho/

A group of local businessmen in rural Butte County, Idaho, wants to build a 1500 MW commercial nuclear reactor at a site on private land near Howe, ID, located 10 miles west of the Idaho National Laboratory, and some 60 miles west of Idaho, Falls, ID. They are the latest in local efforts to pursue this type of effort.

A penny stock firm that allegedly took $14 million from investors, in a pump and dump stock scheme, based on claims it would build a nuclear power plant in Idaho is now in hot water with the SEC and the IRS. Civil and criminal charges have been filed by the SEC and the IRS against AEHI for stock fraud and tax evasion. A trial date on the criminal charges has been set for January.

U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, who sits on the House Appropriations Committee, was able to insure that the omnibus appropriations bill that passed the House this week

rejects cuts to the Idaho National Laboratory, and increases money for nuclear energy research.