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Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire - Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry. Nuclear Activities
Friday, November 20, 2020
IAEA Weekly News November 20, 2020
Several Northern California Agencies Suing PG&E Over 2019 Wildfire
Several Northern California Agencies Suing PG&E Over 2019 Wildfire: Sonoma County and several Northern California agencies sued Pacific Gas & Electric Co. on Tuesday over damage caused by a wildfire that burned a large
Drum Fire Caused by PG&E Power Line | Edhat
Drum Fire Caused by PG&E Power Line | Edhat: By edhat staff The Santa Barbara County Fire Department determined the nearly 700-acre brush fire in Drum Canyon was caused by a Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) power line. The fire took place on June 14, 2020 at 12:53 p.m. near Drum Canyon Road and Highway 246. Dubbed the "Drum Fire," officials issued a mandatory evacuation for a community near Buellton due to high winds that
Will heavy nitrogen become a widely used fission reactor coolant? - Atomic Insights
Will heavy nitrogen become a widely used fission reactor coolant? - Atomic Insights: Heavy nitrogen has the potential to become as important to the future of atomic fission power system development as heavy water has been up until now. That's
Thursday, November 19, 2020
First assemblies loaded into new Chernobyl used fuel store : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
First assemblies loaded into new Chernobyl used fuel store : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News: The first canister of used nuclear fuel was yesterday loaded into the Interim Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility (ISF-2) at the Chernobyl plant in Ukraine. ISF-2 is the largest dry-type used fuel storage facility in the world and has an operating life of at least 100 years.
UK's Hinkley Point B to be retired by July 2022 : Corporate - World Nuclear News
UK's Hinkley Point B to be retired by July 2022 : Corporate - World Nuclear News: EDF announced today its "proactive decision" to move the Hinkley Point B nuclear power plant into the defuelling phase, no later than 15 July 2022. The plant, which is in Somerset, England has been in operation for 45 years.
UK industry looks for clarity on large plant support : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
UK industry looks for clarity on large plant support : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: The UK's Nuclear Industry Association has welcomed the government's confirmation yesterday that nuclear power will play a role in achieving the country's net zero by 2050 target, but says clarity is still needed on large-scale projects. In its Ten Point Plan, the government refers to such support as being "subject to value-for-money".
E3 responds to latest IAEA verification of Iran : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
E3 responds to latest IAEA verification of Iran : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: The International Atomic Energy Agency has verified that Iran is feeding uranium hexafluoride into a recently installed cascade of 174 IR-2M centrifuges at the Fuel Enrichment Plant in Natanz. France, Germany and the UK - the E3 - warned yesterday that Iran's further violations of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action were "hollowing out" core non-proliferation benefits of the 2015 nuclear deal.
EC considers nuclear a low-carbon source of hydrogen : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
EC considers nuclear a low-carbon source of hydrogen : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News: The European Commission will consider hydrogen produced from nuclear power as "low-carbon", Paula Abreu Marques, head of unit for renewables and CCS policy at the European Commission's energy directorate told the European Parliament on 16 November.
Energy Communities Alliance ECA Update November 19, 2020
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Maryland report urges accelerated emissions reduction targets | Energy News Network
Maryland report urges accelerated emissions reduction targets | Energy News Network: CLIMATE: An annual state climate report says Maryland must accelerate its commitment to greenhouse gas reductions to mitigate the effects of climate change. (Maryland Matters) GRID: • Three grid operators in the Northeast offer cautious support for a carbon price under consideration by federal regulators while a stakeholder in New England voices skepticism. (S&P Global) […]
Terrestrial Energy Opens Charlotte Office to Lead IMSR Generation IV Nuclear Plant Commercialization
Terrestrial Energy Opens Charlotte Office to Lead IMSR Generation IV Nuclear Plant Commercialization: CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terrestrial Energy USA has opened its new headquarters office in Charlotte, North Carolina as it...
Nuclear Reactor Testing Device Opens Doors to Safer Energy in Idaho, Nation - Dailyfly.com Lewis-Clark Valley Community - colleent
Nuclear Reactor Testing Device Opens Doors to Safer Energy in Idaho, Nation - Dailyfly.com Lewis-Clark Valley Community - colleent: MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 18, 2020 — University of Idaho, Idaho Falls researchers have verified a new process to save communities millions of dollars and speed up development of the world’s first Molten Salt Nuclear Battery (MsNB), a nuclear energy reactor to generate heat and produce electricity.
Generating energy from nuclear fuel dissolved in molten salt is known for its improved safety and efficiency, as the process does not require a solid fuel like the uranium or plutonium used in most...
Construction licence issued for Akkuyu 3 nuclear power plant - Nuclear Engineering International
Construction licence issued for Akkuyu 3 nuclear power plant - Nuclear Engineering International: Turkey’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has issued a licence for the construction of the third unit of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant being built by Akkuyu Nuclear (part of Rosatom)."A licence has been issued for the...
Belarus reopens nuclear power plant after replacing equipment | Reuters
Belarus reopens nuclear power plant after replacing equipment | Reuters: Belarus has resumed operations at a new nuclear power plant, inaugurated earlier this month by President Alexander Lukashenko, after successfully replacing some equipment, the Ministry of Energy said in a statement on Thursday.
NYC-area Nuclear Plant Sale Approved | Manufacturing.net
NYC-area Nuclear Plant Sale Approved | Manufacturing.net: The new owner plans to demolish the plant by 2033 at a projected cost of $2.3 billion.
The Day - NYC-area nuclear plant sale for decommissioning is approved - News from southeastern Connecticut
The Day - NYC-area nuclear plant sale for decommissioning is approved - News from southeastern Connecticut: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s staff have approved the sale of the Indian Point nuclear power plant north of New York City to a New Jersey
Novel Nuclear Reactor Designs: Commercializing Next-Generation Energy Technology
Novel Nuclear Reactor Designs: Commercializing Next-Generation Energy Technology: Oklo’s team is using a startup mindset to build novel reactors while meeting federal regulations. All of the nuclear power plants operating in the U.S. today were built using the same general formula. For one thing, companies made their reactors big, with power capacities measured in the hundreds
EDF Sizewell C funding talks with government | East Anglian Daily Times
EDF Sizewell C funding talks with government | East Anglian Daily Times: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has backed a nuclear power future for Britain as part of his green industrial revolution – but failed to give the green light to the Suffolk project as some had been anticipating, or even mention it specifically.
Wylfa nuclear developer responds to Boris Johnson's green revolution as 'several parties' eye site - Business Live
Wylfa nuclear developer responds to Boris Johnson's green revolution as 'several parties' eye site - Business Live: Horizon Nuclear Power welcome sector recognition but say they need to see how Government plans to fund plants
Small Nuclear Power Plants Draw Support in U.K.’s Green Program - Bloomberg
Small Nuclear Power Plants Draw Support in U.K.’s Green Program - Bloomberg: The U.K. government is championing small nuclear reactors as a key part of its decarbonization strategy in a move that left developers of traditional large-scale plants in limbo.
Study identifies reasons for soaring nuclear plant cost overruns in the U.S. | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Study identifies reasons for soaring nuclear plant cost overruns in the U.S. | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT researchers have analyzed the causes of many cost overruns on new nuclear power plants in the U.S., which have soared in the past 50 years. The findings may help designers of new plants build in resilience to prevent such added costs.
Barakah nuclear plant's first reactor reaches 80 per cent power - The National
Barakah nuclear plant's first reactor reaches 80 per cent power - The National: Once Unit 1 reaches 100 per cent capacity, it will be powered down for further testing
SCC says tests confirm serviceability of uranium-plutonium nitride fuel - Nuclear Engineering International
SCC says tests confirm serviceability of uranium-plutonium nitride fuel - Nuclear Engineering International: Russia’s Siberian Chemical Combine (SCC - part of Rosatom’s TVEL Fuel Company) said that it had produced more than 1000 experimental fuel elements based on mixed uranium-plutonium nitride fuel (MNUP fuel) during its eight years...
Ottawa's small nuclear reactor plan delayed as protesters decry push for new facilities | National Observer
Ottawa's small nuclear reactor plan delayed as protesters decry push for new facilities | National Observer: Canadians will have to wait a little while longer to see the federal government’s plan for the development of small nuclear reactors, seen by proponents as critical to the country’s fight against global warming.
University of Idaho team claims nuclear research success - Local News 8
University of Idaho team claims nuclear research success - Local News 8: University of Idaho researchers in Idaho Falls say they have verified a new procedure that could save communities millions of dollars and speed up development of the world's first Molten Salt Nuclear Battery (MSNB).
Nuclear Waste Startup Gets Backing for Underground Storage Holes - BNN Bloomberg
Nuclear Waste Startup Gets Backing for Underground Storage Holes - BNN Bloomberg: Deep Isolation Inc. raised $20 million from backers including NAC International Inc. to develop its system for storing deadly nuclear waste miles below the surface of the earth.
Energy official with Idaho Falls ties get nuclear award | INL | postregister.com | postregister.com
Energy official with Idaho Falls ties get nuclear award | INL | postregister.com | postregister.com: The former head of a Department of Energy program in Idaho Falls who is now an assistant secretary at the DOE was honored this week by the American Nuclear Society
BNL heads to trial over impact of contamination after final settlement fails - GreaterMoriches - greaterlongisland.com
BNL heads to trial over impact of contamination after final settlement fails - GreaterMoriches - greaterlongisland.com: BNL agreed to settlements of approximately $600,000 for two groups of plaintiffs. A trial will be scheduled for the last group of plaintiffs.
Barrasso to seek top spot on Energy and Natural Resources Committee | TheHill
Barrasso to seek top spot on Energy and Natural Resources Committee | TheHill: Sen. John Barrasso (Wyo.) announced Wednesday that he plans to become the top Republican on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, a move that would vacate his leadership role on the Environment and Public Works panel.
Plant Components Reach Turkey And Bangladesh - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers
Plant Components Reach Turkey And Bangladesh - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.
Barakah Unit 1 Reaches 80 Percent Power - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers
Barakah Unit 1 Reaches 80 Percent Power - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.
Terrestrial Energy, NRG, To Test Graphite - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers
Terrestrial Energy, NRG, To Test Graphite - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.
The Power And The Peril Of APIs | The Energy Collective Daily
The Power And The Peril Of APIs | The Energy Collective Daily |
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Berkeley-based nuclear disposal startup Deep Isolation lands $20M - San Francisco Business Times
Berkeley-based nuclear disposal startup Deep Isolation lands $20M - San Francisco Business Times: The Series A round was led by nuclear industry leader NAC International Inc.
Study identifies reasons for soaring nuclear plant cost overruns in the U.S. | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Study identifies reasons for soaring nuclear plant cost overruns in the U.S. | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT researchers have analyzed the causes of many cost overruns on new nuclear power plants in the U.S., which have soared in the past 50 years. The findings may help designers of new plants build in resilience to prevent such added costs.
Trump boost to nuclear power to live on in Biden administration
Trump boost to nuclear power to live on in Biden administration: President-elect Joe Biden is poised to embrace nuclear power in pursuit of aggressive reductions to carbon emissions and will look to build upon the Trump administration’s support for new smaller forms of the technology.
Energy Transition under Biden Administration
Energy Transition under Biden Administration: One of the noteworthy moments of the recent Presidential campaign came in the candidates’ last debate, when Vice President Biden made the following comment on energy: “I would transition a
Environmental policy and regulation: Potential consequences of the 2020 election | Utility Dive
Environmental policy and regulation: Potential consequences of the 2020 election | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
Why there is new hope for new nuclear | Prospect Magazine
Why there is new hope for new nuclear | Prospect Magazine: A different kind of reactor could drive decarbonisation
Opinion | Whatever you think ails this nation, a new generation of ICBMs is not the answer - The Washington Post
Opinion | Whatever you think ails this nation, a new generation of ICBMs is not the answer - The Washington Post: None of our problems will be solved by new nukes. So why do we keep buying them?
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
By renewing cooperation with Israel, Palestinian Authority leadership admits failure - Palestinians - Haaretz.com
By renewing cooperation with Israel, Palestinian Authority leadership admits failure - Palestinians - Haaretz.com: President Abbas was forced to return to the tried-and-true playbook after the PA found no substitute for the tax revenue it refused to accept over Israeli deductions
Immunity to the Coronavirus May Last Years, New Data Hint - The New York Times
Immunity to the Coronavirus May Last Years, New Data Hint - The New York Times: Blood samples from recovered patients suggest a powerful, long-lasting immune response, researchers reported.
Fluor joins with Sargent & Lundy on design for NuScale's nuclear SMR plants | Power Engineering
Fluor joins with Sargent & Lundy on design for NuScale's nuclear SMR plants | Power Engineering: Two major energy engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms will collaborate on marketing and design services for future nuclear small modular reactor (SMR) power plants in North America. Fluor Corp. and Sargent & Lundy reached an agreement on working together for execution of new NuScale Power projects. Oregon-based NuScale has already received federal approvals moving...
Policymakers: Public Opinion of Nuclear is Positive | Business Wire
Policymakers: Public Opinion of Nuclear is Positive | Business Wire: As Americans experience record-breaking heat waves, floods, and wildfires, they are looking for solutions to climate change and supporting U.S. policy
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Revitalize America’s Nuclear Infrastructure - Press Releases - U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Revitalize America’s Nuclear Infrastructure - Press Releases - U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), and Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Mike Crapo (R-ID), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced bipartisan legislation to revitalize the United States’ nuclear infrastructure. S. 4897, the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2020, will enable U.S. international leadership, preserve America’s nuclear fuel supply chain, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen our economic, energy, and national security.
“The American Nuclear Infrastructure Act will strengthen both America’s energy and national security,” said Barrasso. “In the face of Russian and Chinese aggression, it’s critical we remain the world’s leading developer of nuclear energy technology. This bipartisan legislation gets that done. Nuclear power is dependable and clean. Our bipartisan bill supports the continued operation of America’s existing reactors and sets the stage to deploy advanced nuclear technologies. It will also ensure that the nuclear fuel powering our nuclear plants comes from America or our trusted allies. Russia has flooded th
Why there is new hope for new nuclear | Prospect Magazine
Why there is new hope for new nuclear | Prospect Magazine: A different kind of reactor could drive decarbonisation
Opinion | Whatever you think ails this nation, a new generation of ICBMs is not the answer - The Washington Post
Opinion | Whatever you think ails this nation, a new generation of ICBMs is not the answer - The Washington Post: None of our problems will be solved by new nukes. So why do we keep buying them?
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