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A Really Big Nuclear Energy Decision for DOE and INL
Source: Neutron BytesU.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced (02/28/19) the launch of the Department of Energy’s Versatile Test Reactor (VTR), one of the top priority projects specified…
Flynn’s Nuclear Deal Promoted Despite Warnings About Risks
Source: Neutron BytesThe Washington Post reports that key members of the Trump administration pushed a plan to sell nuclear power plants to Saudi Arabia in the months after…
Why are so many firms investing in new uranium fuel projects?
Source: Neutron BytesWith so many nuclear reactor plants closing, the question is, where’s the market? Is the nuclear fuel cycle an attractive market for investors? Consider the following…
Hitachi Freezes Plans to Build Four ABWRs in the UK
Source: Neutron BytesDue to a lack of investor interest, rising costs, and the UK government’s reluctance to take more than a one-third equity stake in the projects, Hitachi…
TerraPower to Leave China, but Bill Gates is Still in the Game
Source: Neutron BytesBillionaire Bill Gates took one step back and put one foot forward this week. He announced that TerraPower, the firm in which he is a major…
EDF’s Flagship EPR Enters Revenue Service in Taishan
Source: Neutron BytesThe first Areva/EDF European Pressurized reactor (EPR), a 1650MW commercial plant, is now in revenue service in Taishan, China, located about 136Km west of Hong Kong.…
China General Nuclear Offers to Speed Up Bradwell
Source: Neutron BytesWith Toshiba’s decision to abandon the Moorside project (three Westinghouse 1150 MW AP1000s) and no clear successor in place, the new UK based CEO of the…
No Progress in 123 Agreement Negotiations with KSA
Source: Neutron BytesThe New York Times reports 11/23/18 that U.S. talks with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) remain stalemated over the issue of domestic enrichment of uranium…
Canada’s SMR Development Plan Leaves the Station
Source: Neutron BytesRoadmap shows Canada can lead in development of SMRs Significant challenges face vendors and utilities to open these markets The Canadian Nuclear Association said (CNA) that…
GE Hitachi Tapped for Design Work on Advanced Test Reactor
Source: Neutron BytesThe Idaho National Laboratory has awarded a subcontract to GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy to support the conceptual design, cost/schedule estimate and safety framework activities for a…
US Clamps Down on Nuclear Technology Exports to China
Source: Neutron BytesThe U.S. Energy Department (DOE), acting as the point agency for the Trump Administration, announced new policy guidance regarding China that is intended to prevent Beijing…
Puerto Rico Group Seeks SMRs for Island Electric Power
Source: Neutron BytesPuerto Rican Engineers and US Executives Explore Opportunities for Small Modular Reactors to Reinvent Puerto Rico’s Energy Infrastructure The Nuclear Alternative Project, a volunteer-based organization composed…
INL’s Rita Baranwal Nominated to be DOE A/Sec of Nuclear Energy
Source: Neutron BytesThe post, which has been vacant for almost two years, will be filled by a superbly qualified nuclear technology manager Rita Baranwal The Idaho Falls Post…
DOD Seeks SMRs for Tactical Readiness at Military Bases
Source: Neutron BytesA Big Move Toward Small: Micro-reactors and the Pentagon The Problem: U.S. military bases in this country and on foreign soil face a unique challenge –…
Perry in Tough Talks with KSA Over Terms for 123 Agreement
Source: Neutron BytesU.S. anchors on nonproliferation goals in talks over exports of nuclear energy technologies to Saudi Arabia Getting to “yes” appears to be still a long ways…
New Fire Nuclear Movie Set for General Release in October
Source: Neutron BytesAfter playing at a series of prestigious film festivals, the movie New Fire about the development of innovative nuclear reactor technologies by multiple independent teams is…
Project to Demonstrate Hydrogen Production Using IMSR
Topics: Research & TechnologySource: Neutron BytesTerrestrial Energy USA is partnering with utility Southern Company and several US Department of Energy national laboratories to develop innovative methods of the producing hydrogen using…
MIT: Major New Report on the Future of Nuclear Energy
Source: Neutron BytesThe findings are that new policy models and cost-cutting technologies would help nuclear play vital role in climate solutions. Progress in reducing carbon emissions requires a…
Plan for New Czech Nuclear Reactors Seen by the End of 2018
Source: Neutron BytesThe Czech Republic plans to make several important decisions by the end of the year. The first is to figure out a method for paying for…
The Fatal Attraction of Nuclear Weapons Lures Another Victim
Source: Neutron BytesMichael Shellenberger, MD Michael Shellenberger, MD, a high profile and effective advocate for use of commercial nuclear energy, has written two controversial essays online calling for…