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Using Ion Beam, Sandia Researchers Hope to Slash Time for Fuel Cladding Studies
Source: NewsFor the last year, researchers at the Sandia National Laboratories have used an ion beam in tandem with an electron microscope to recreate the long-term effects…
Bulgaria Abandons Plans for Belene Nuclear Reactor
Source: NewsBulgaria has abandoned plans to build its 2,000 megawatt Belene plant on the Danube River and will construct a new gas power plant instead, deputy finance…
L-3 MAPPS Secures Important Simulator Upgrade Project in California
Source: NewsL-3 MAPPS announced today that it has won a contract from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to upgrade the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) Operator…
Finnish Nuclear Plant Solicits Bids for New Reactor
Source: NewsThe owner of Finland’s Olkiluoto nuclear plant has announced the bidding and engineering phase of a project to construct a fourth reactor at the site.Finnish utility…
Davis-Besse Re-ups Areva Fuel Contract
Source: NewsAreva will provide fuel for Ohio’s Davis-Besse nuclear plant through 2026 under a modified contract announced Tuesday.Under an amended 2006 agreement, FirstEnergy will buy Areva fuel…
Cameco Expects Japanese Nuclear Reactors to Restart Soon
Source: NewsWhile Japan's nuclear future is still unclear, leading uranium mining company Cameco believes that it's only a matter of time before the country begins to restart…
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Nuclear Power Accounts for 35,800 Green Jobs
Source: NewsAccording to a news release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, at least 3.1 million Americans are employed in green jobs, a sector that now accounts…
NRC Approval of New Reactors for V.C. Summer Nuclear Plant Expected Friday
Source: NewsThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled a vote Friday widely expected to approve licenses for two new reactors at South Carolina’s Virgil C. Summer nuclear plant.Scana…
Westinghouse Reorganizes AP1000 Business Segment
Source: NewsWestinghouse announced it will reorganize the business segment responsible for its third-generation AP1000 reactor.In a release Monday, the Toshiba subsidiary said it would split the part…
Westinghouse Appoints New Americas President and Nuclear Fuel Chief
Source: NewsAs it continues to reshuffle its executive leadership in preparation for the retirement of its CEO, Westinghouse announced Joe Zwetolitz will take over as the company’s…
International Nuclear Security Summit Begins in Seoul, South Korea
Source: NewsMore than 50 leaders from nuclear organizations and governments around the world will convene at the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit today and begin deliberating efforts…
San Onofre Outages Continue; Possible Energy Shortages for Southern California
Source: NewsThe outage at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) looks as though it will continue into the summer, affecting the electricity outlook for local areas…
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Weekly Review
Source: NewsThe last week at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan saw a small fire on the grounds and encouraging news at unit 4, where Tokyo…
Westinghouse to Seek Newly Available DOE Small Modular Reactor Research Funding
Source: NewsThe Department of Energy announced the availability of $452 million in federal funding for small modular reactor research Thursday, and Westinghouse was quick to jump on…
Areva and EDF to Bid on Polish Nuclear Project
Source: NewsAreva’s CEO formally announced the company will bid on a three-unit nuclear plant construction project in Poland.Speaking before a legislative hearing, Luc Oursel said the company…
Westinghouse to Use Newton Labs’ Laser Scanners for Reactor Inspections
Source: NewsAfter successful tests at two U.S. nuclear plants, Westinghouse has entered into an agreement with Newton Labs to use its laser scanning technology.The companies announced this…
Nuclear Power Included in South Africa's 20-year Pricing Plan
Source: NewsSouth Africa's nuclear program will be included in the country's 20 year Multi-Year Price Determination, the department's deputy director general for nuclear, electricity and clean energy…
Bruce Power Repairs Pump On Bruce A Unit 2; Resumes Restart Activities
Source: NewsPrivate power utility Bruce Power has repaired the Unit 2 pump at the Kincardine plant in Canada – the world’s second-largest nuclear complex – and will now…
Experts Gather at Bipartisan Policy Center to Discuss Potential of Small Modular Reactors
Source: NewsOn Friday, the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Nuclear Initiative called together senior leaders within the government’s civilian nuclear programs to highlight the challenges and potential of small…
Exelon Energy Completes Insulator Upgrades at Byron Plant
Source: NewsExelon Energy has completed upgrades at Byron Generating Station and resumed operations late Sunday night, according to a release. Plant officials say the upgrades should prevent…