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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
E.P.A. Limits States’ Power to Oppose Pipelines and Other Energy Projects - The New York Times
E.P.A. Limits States’ Power to Oppose Pipelines and Other Energy Projects - The New York Times: The agency tweaked the rules on how to apply the Clean Water Act, which New York and other states have used to fight fossil-fuel ventures.
Observing recovery through a climate 'magnifying glass' | Utility Dive
Observing recovery through a climate 'magnifying glass' | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
Atomenergomash completes components for Bangladesh, India projects : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Atomenergomash completes components for Bangladesh, India projects : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Russia's AEM Technologies has made its first batch of piping valves for Bangladesh's first nuclear power plant, Atomenergomash has announced. Meanwhile, another Atomenergomash subsidiary - OKB Gidropress - has shipped components for the reactor control and protection system for India's Kudankulam 4.
Italy approves dismantling of Latina plant : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
Italy approves dismantling of Latina plant : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News: Italy's Ministry of Economic Development recently issued a decree authorising Societa Gestione Impianti Nucleari SpA to begin the initial phase of decommissioning the Latina nuclear power plant. The Latina plant is the last of the four Italian nuclear power plants to obtain a decommissioning decree.
Viewpoint: Pandemic underscores nuclear’s role in sustainable development : Perspectives - World Nuclear News
Viewpoint: Pandemic underscores nuclear’s role in sustainable development : Perspectives - World Nuclear News: A sustainable energy supply is crucial for ensuring stable economic growth and improving social welfare while at the same time preserving the ecosystems we live in, writes Evgeny Pakermanov, president of Rusatom Overseas, a subsidiary of Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom.In 2020, the world has encountered a new global challenge that has affected a record number of people - the coronavirus pandemic. In a matter of weeks, it caused the biggest social and economic upheaval in decades. From the very start, a joint effort was required to combat both this life-changing infection and its consequences.
Hinkley Point C nuclear project hits second reactor target - New Civil Engineer
Hinkley Point C nuclear project hits second reactor target - New Civil Engineer: The final concrete pour of 8,991m3 set a new UK record for a single continuous pour, surpassing Hinkley's Unit 1 reactor pour in June 2019 by 37m3.
Green Stimulus Debate Needs to Go Nuclear - BNN Bloomberg
Green Stimulus Debate Needs to Go Nuclear - BNN Bloomberg: It may be controversial. It’s also a reliable source of clean power that can replace fossil fuels.
Floating Nuclear Power Plant Akademic Lomonosov Enters Full Commercial Exploitation
Floating Nuclear Power Plant Akademic Lomonosov Enters Full Commercial Exploitation: One-of-a-kind floating nuclear power plant Akademic Lomonosov has been fully commissioned in Pevek in Chukotka region in the Russian Far East. Earlier, the Far East directorate of Rostechnadzor, Russia’s technical, nuclear and environmental watchdog, carried out an inspection of the project. Based on its results, the floating nuclear power plant received a statement of conformity. This document verifies that the floating nuclear power plant is built in accordance with all project documentation requirements. Additionally, the project received approval from Rosprirodnadzor, the executive authority controlling and supervising
China to Dominate Nuclear as Beijing Bets on Homegrown Reactors | Financial Post
China to Dominate Nuclear as Beijing Bets on Homegrown Reactors | Financial Post: Bloomberg News(Bloomberg) —China probably won’t hit its nuclear energy target this year, but that’s unlikely to derail a broader ambition to become the planet’s chief proponent of the climate-friendly fuel by the end of the decade.
Nuclear must be part of a post-virus and low-carbon recovery : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
Nuclear must be part of a post-virus and low-carbon recovery : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News: Investing in nuclear power as part of the post-virus recovery would help stimulate the economy and ease the path towards carbon neutrality, World Nuclear Association said on 29 May, following the ministerial roundtable on Mobilising Investments for Secure and Sustainable Power Systems that was co-hosted earlier that day by the International Energy Agency and the UK government.
China to dominate nuclear power as Beijing bets on homegrown reactors | The Japan Times
China to dominate nuclear power as Beijing bets on homegrown reactors | The Japan Times: China probably won’t hit its nuclear energy target this year, but that’s unlikely to derail a broader ambition to become the planet’s chief proponent of th
NRC, DOE, and Congress Move on Advanced Reactors in May | Hogan Lovells - JDSupra
NRC, DOE, and Congress Move on Advanced Reactors in May | Hogan Lovells - JDSupra: The latter half of May has seen regulatory initiatives benefiting advanced reactors promoted across the government. The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) affirmed new guidance on...
NRC Holds Tight to Nuclear Waste Fund Balance - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
NRC Holds Tight to Nuclear Waste Fund Balance - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
Monday, June 1, 2020
No Fueling Around – DOE Says It is Serious About Saving the U.S. Uranium Industry | Neutron Bytes
No Fueling Around – DOE Says It is Serious About Saving the U.S. Uranium Industry | Neutron Bytes: Department of Energy Secretary Brouillette Announces The Nuclear Fuel Working Group Strategy HALEU / ARC And Centrus Set Plans to Produce Fuel for Advanced Reactors Holtec SMR to Use Commercially-A…
Hydrogen pilot projects could eventually boost nuclear plants’ bottom lines | Energy News Network
Hydrogen pilot projects could eventually boost nuclear plants’ bottom lines | Energy News Network: Using nuclear power to produce hydrogen likely would not be enough to help nuclear plants compete with renewables.
Aomori's Rokkasho nuclear plant gets green light but hurdles remain | The Japan Times
Aomori's Rokkasho nuclear plant gets green light but hurdles remain | The Japan Times: Construction on the massive facility, which began in 1993, has been plagued by delays over the years.
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