Power Engineering's The Week's Most Read Articles 5/9

The Week's Most Read Articles
	Alstom to accept $17 billion deal with GE French engineering firm Alstom SA said Wednesday it was ready to accept General Electric Co.'s bid to buy its energy business, but bent to its government's order to put any deal on hold for review. Read More Share:
	NC governor sells shares of Duke Energy stock Duke Energy's (NYSE: DUK) chief executive on Thursday touted the company's accomplishments over the past year, but some shareholders focused on a massive coal ash spill that coated 70-miles of a North Carolina River in toxic sludge. Read More Share:
	Workers find damage to underground radioactive storage bags at WIPP Photos taken from re-entry into the underground storage area of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico showed damage to bags of magnesium oxide. Read More Share:
	Natural gas combined-cycle power plant to be built in West Virginia A 549-MW natural gas combined-cycle power plant will be built on a 37-acre site in Marshall County, W.Va. with construction planned to begin in mid-2015. Read More Share:

More Headlines
• Areva, Japanese nuclear maintenance company form decommissioning JV
• Foster Wheeler purchases Siemens emissions control company
• Pennsylvania Coal Alliance files comments on EPA's GHG rules
• Second nuclear reactor at Ningde plant begins operations
• First Solar to build two solar PV projects in California
• NRC wants public comment on GE-Hitachi nuclear reactor design
• Siemens awarded multiple 10-year wind service contracts from Pattern
• PwC: M&A decreases over power, utilities industry in 1Q of 2014
• NRC approves Areva's used nuclear fuel transport package
• Dominion to study if its nuclear reactors can run 80 years
• Rolls-Royce sells gas turbine business to Siemens for $1.3bn
• Dominion purchases two solar PV projects in Tennessee
• TVA to cut more than 2,600 positions
• Toshiba: Stake in U.S. nuclear development company worth $300mn less
• NSA names Saris VP of operations & strategic development
• Report: Global CHP industry to grow 30% annually through 2023
• Fermi 2 nuclear license renewal application available for public viewing
• Browns Ferry 3 nuclear reactor shuts down automatically
• Dominion receives $47mn DOE award for offshore wind power project
• EIA's Annual Energy Outlook predicts more US natural gas-fired power capacity
• Siemens CEO shakes up company to raise profits

Offshore wind supported with U.S. federal funding

Offshore wind supported with U.S. federal funding
Washington (UPI) May 8, 2013 - The U.S. Energy Department said it was backing three offshore wind demonstration projects with up to $47 million to help take advantage of an untapped resource. Projects slated for the coasts of New Jersey, Oregon and Virginia received financial backing for up to four years to deploy their projects in federal and state waters by 2017. "The Energy Department is working with public ... morehttp://www.winddaily.com/reports/Offshore_wind_supported_with_US_federal_funding_999.html

U.S. regulator issues emergency order on oil transport by rail

U.S. regulator issues emergency order on oil transport by rail
Washington (UPI) May 8, 2013 - Rail companies operating in the United States should avoid using older DOT-111 tank cars to carry Bakken crude oil, the Department of Transportation said. The department's Federal Railroad Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a safety advisory calling on shippers offering crude oil from the Bakken area of North Dakota to use tank cars desi ... morehttp://www.energy-daily.com/reports/US_regulator_issues_emergency_order_on_oil_transport_by_rail_999.html

US House approves major Africa power bid

US House approves major Africa power bid
Washington (AFP) May 08, 2014 - The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved a plan to bring power to 50 million Africans to boost the continent's development and growth, clearing a key political hurdle. The Electrify Africa Act - which accompanies a major initiative for Africa unveiled last year by President Barack Obama - aims to install 20,000 megawatts of electricity by 2020 in the continent where power short ... morehttp://www.energy-daily.com/reports/US_House_approves_major_Africa_power_bid_999.html

Obama sends Vietnam nuclear deal to Congress

Obama sends Vietnam nuclear deal to Congress
Washington (AFP) May 08, 2014 - The US Congress on Thursday began its review of a nuclear agreement with Vietnam which advocates say would create billions of dollars in trade but has triggered human rights concerns. President Barack Obama sent to Congress the text of the agreement which would allow the United States to transfer reactors and know-how to Vietnam, which has ambitious plans to build a nuclear network from virt ... morehttp://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/Obama_sends_Vietnam_nuclear_deal_to_Congress_999.html

Former Israeli Nuclear Head: No Iran Bomb for Ten Years—If They Even Want It

Former Israeli Nuclear Head: No Iran Bomb for Ten Years—If They Even Want It

May 08, 2014 03:00 pm | John Allen Gay

A statement highlights the Netanyahu government's tenuous position.
Trita ParsiThe former head of the Israel Atomic Energy Commission Brigadier General (res.) Uzi Eilam just dropped a bombshell (no pun intended): "The Iranian nuclear program will only be operational in another 10 years," he told the Israeli paper Yediot Ahronoth. "Even so, I am not sure that Iran wants the bomb." And he added that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is employing needless fearmongering about Iran's atomic aspirations in order to further his own political aims.

read morehttp://nationalinterest.org/feature/former-israeli-nuclear-head-no-iran-bomb-ten-years%E2%80%94if-they-10431

Welcome to Russian Nuclear Weapons 101

Welcome to Russian Nuclear Weapons 101

May 09, 2014 02:00 am | Rebecca M. Miller

A blast from the Soviet past? You decide.

Tom NicholsAmericans don’t think very much about nuclear weapons, and they certainly don’t think very often about their own arsenal, at least until something goes wrong with it, like the recent scandals involving the U.S. ICBM force. The Obama administration completed a nuclear posture review in 2010, a document that supposedly lays out the purpose and future of the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Like previous U.S. reviews conducted in 1994 and 2002, it sank without a trace. The fact of the matter is that nuclear weapons and their mission simply do not matter much to post–Cold War American leaders.

read morehttp://nationalinterest.org/feature/welcome-russian-nuclear-weapons-101-10432

South Carolina to Feds: ‘Let Us Step Up’

South Carolina to Feds: ‘Let Us Step Up’

By Energy Tomorrow Blog

South Carolina, like Virginia, stands to gain thousands of jobs and see billions in economic growth if the federal government will allow oil and natural gas development in the waters off its coast. A Quest Offshore Resources study projects more than $15.5 billion in cumulative energy spending in the state from 2017 to 2035 with offshore development, an

Keep reading →http://breakingenergy.com/2014/05/08/south-carolina-to-feds-let-us-step-up/?utm_source=Breaking+Energy&utm_campaign=f88b311725-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f852427a4b-f88b311725-407304281

“The Impact of Ageing Infrastructure in Process Manufacturing Industries"

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Dear Colleague, POWER magazine's website features timely information through white papers on numerous topics throughout the power generation industry. Our latest white paper “The Impact of Ageing Infrastructure in Process Manufacturing Industries" is available for free download now. Process manufacturing companies in the oil and gas, utilities, chemicals and natural resource industries rely on proprietary infrastructure to run their operations. Much of this infrastructure is rapidly ageing, thus increasing the risk of failure. Subsequent disruptions hamstring operations and impede opportunities for growth, with the impact of these interruptions felt worldwide. As a result, executives in these industries must make tough decisions about where, when and how much to invest in infrastructure upgrades... READ MORE

Mining operations begin at Husab

Mining operations begin at Husab
A ceremony has been held to mark the official start of mining operations at the Husab project in Namibia. The project is majority owned by China General Nuclear Power Corporation and is set to make Namibia one of the world's largest uranium suppliers.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/ENF-Mining-operations-begin-at-Husab-0905144.html

Smolensk 3 simulator commissioned

Smolensk 3 simulator commissioned
A full-scale simulator for unit 3 of Russia's Smolensk nuclear power plant has begun operation. The RBMK is to be upgraded to allow extended operation.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NN-Smolensk-3-simulator-commissioned-0905145.html

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Fission's future: Molten Salt Reactors – can they be the answer?

Atkins, one of the world’s leading design, engineering and project management consultancies, is hosting a free lecture on Molten Salt Reactors as part of its energy lecture series. The lecture will be held at The Centre at Birchwood Park, Warrington, on Monday 19th May. Free to attend, register here The lecture will discuss nuclear energy and the case for Molten Salt Reactors as a viable new technology in the development of the UK nuclear industry. Paul Littler, technical director within Atkins' nuclear business, and Barry Snelson MBE, UK nuclear industry specialist and freelance consultant, will be the keynote speakers. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and a networking/drinks reception. If you wish to register to attend, or require further information, please click here. You can also download a copy of the official event flyer by clicking here. Speakers Include:

The majority of Paul's career has been in the delivery of nuclear safety related projects, as well as undertaking licensing and regulatory support activities. Over the last six years Paul has been technically leading Atkins' engagement in the new build market, working with both reactor vendors and prospective utilities. Barry retired after 30 years in the UK nuclear industry with his last post being managing director of Sellafield Ltd. He has been responsible for various nuclear activities including uranium conversion and the production of all uranium compounds, centrifugal isotopic separation and metal to name just a few.

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B&W mPower cover story about lack of interest is bogus

http://atomicinsights.com/bw-mpower-cover-story-lack-interest-bogus/

Fukushima Radiation Report: A Tonic for Fear

Fukushima Radiation Report: A Tonic for Fear

http://neinuclearnotes.blogspot.com/2014/05/fukushima-radiation-report-tonic-for.html

NRC to Announce Schedule for Nuclear Plant Seismic Risk Studies

http://www.nei.org/News-Media/News/News-Archives/NRC-to-Announce-Schedule-for-Nuclear-Plant-Earthqu

Nuclear Matters Meets with Business and Community Leaders to Discuss the Value, Challenges and Opportunities Facing Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Energy Plants

http://www.nuclearmatters.com/news/events/nuclear-matters-meets-with-business-and-community-leaders-to-discuss-the-value-challenges-and-opportunities-facing-pennsylvania-nuclear-energy-plants

Ex-Israeli Nuclear Chief Supports Iran Diplomacy, Says Attack Would Lead To 'All-Out War

Ex-Israeli Nuclear Chief Supports Iran Diplomacy, Says Attack Would Lead To 'All-Out War':

The former head of Israel's nuclear program said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unnecessarily fear-mongering about Iran's nuclear capabilities and warned that a military attack on Iran would lead to an "all-out war"

http://thinkprogress.org/world/2014/05/08/3435601/eilam-iran-netanyahu/

White House ‘taking an active look’ at crude oil export ban

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/1451832c-d6f7-11e3-907c-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=crm/email/201459/nbe/EnergyMining/product&siteedition=uk#axzz31DiYi4eN

Report: France wants Areva to buy Alstom wind unit if GE wins bid

http://seekingalpha.com/news/1740303-report-france-wants-areva-to-buy-alstom-wind-unit-if-ge-wins-bid?uprof=46