News
Browse archived articles and summaries in this collection, with their original dates, attribution, and source links.
All topics · All sources · All years · Newest first
At White House Meeting, Duke Energy CEO Says Legislation Key To Creating Jobs
Source: Newscountry needs major investments in new energy technologies, including clean coal, advanced nuclear, wind, solar, smart grid and energy efficiency – By Mark McFadden – At…
USIBC Commercial Nuclear Mission In Talks With NPCIL
Source: NewsFelicitates Dr. Anil Kakodkar for Expanding U.S.-India Trade – By Stephen Heiser – The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) – in partnership with the Nuclear Energy Institute,…
NNSA Hosted Japanese Delegation to Discuss Physical Protection Issues
Source: NewsTopics discussed included: graded approaches to physical protection, power reactor regulatory oversight programs, physical protection inspections and exercises, and physical protection education programs – By Stephen…
AREVA Announces New U.S. Organizational Structure To Offer More Integrated CO2-Free Energy Solutions
Source: NewsThe new organization is part of a worldwide effort to consolidate AREVA’s operations into a single entity – By Stephen Heiser – AREVA has announced a…
Brig. General Harencak Addresses NNSA Office Of Secure Transportation Grads
Source: NewsNNSA’s OST agents are responsible for the safe and secure transport of nuclear weapons, weapon components and strategic nuclear materials throughout the United States – By…
Ventyx Releases Nuclear And Plant Management Leadership Webcast Series
Source: NewsCase Studies Highlight Best Practices Used to Achieve World-Class Reliability, Safety and Capacity Factor in the Global Nuclear Industry – By Linton Levy – Ventyx, a…
Constellation Energy Nuclear Group Announces Appointment of George H. Gellrich as Site Vice President for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant
Source: NewsGellrich’s 28-year career includes the position of Plant Manager at PSEG’s Salem Generating Station from 2007 – 2009. Most recently, he was on a rotational assignment…
Babcock Power Adds R. Brandon Donahue To Executive Roster
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: NewsBrandon has 30 years experience in the Power, Environmental and Petrochemical industries – By Stephen Heiser – Babcock Power Inc. (BPI), located in Danvers, MA, has…
AREVA: Rotation Of First Georges Besse II Centrifuge Cascade
Source: NewsThe Georges Besse II plant will continue to operate while new centrifuge cascades are being installed and gradually brought on-line to supplement its production output, which…
NS Book Review: SUSTAINABLE ENERGY – WITHOUT THE HOT AIR
Source: NewsCambridge physicist David J.C. MacKay’s tome, SUSTAINABLE ENERGY – WITHOUT THE HOT AIR, presents ‘Just the facts’ about renewable and other energy sources in a comprehensively…
Westinghouse Co-Leads U.S. Nuclear Trade Mission In India
Source: NewsWestinghouse is represented by Ms. Meena Mutyala, vice president of Global Growth and Business Leader, India. She is joined by two members of the Westinghouse India…
L&T Gets Rs. 844 Cr Kakrapar Atomic Power Station Order From NPCIL
Source: NewsOrder for Main Plant Civil works – 2 x 700 MW Project – By Mark McFadden – Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Infrastructure Operating Company – a…
NRC Announces Availability Of License Renewal Application For Diablo Canyon
Source: NewsThe current operating licenses for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 expire on Nov. 2, 2024, and Aug. 26, 2025, respectively – By…
STPNOC Board Elects Ed Halpin New Chairman
Source: NewsHalpin and Sheppard worked together to ensure a seamless transfer of leadership focusing on the continued safe and reliable operation of Units 1 & 2, and…
Full Range Of AREVA CO2-Free Energy Solutions On Display at Power-Gen 2009
Source: NewsThe AREVA display (at Booth C2-525) will highlight the portfolio of clean energy products and services, including its flagship EPR™ reactor, renewable generation technologies, and smart…
NRC Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko’s Remarks Before A Briefing By The Advisory Committee On Reactor Safeguards
Source: NewsNote: The NRC Commissioners were briefed by the agency’s Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. – Edited by Stephen Heiser – At our Commission meeting, we discussed…
GE Hitachi Nuclear Leadership Powers Nuclear Trade Trip To India
Source: NewsInitiative Supports India’s Plans to Expand Electricity Supply with Low-Carbon Nuclear Energy – By Stephen Heiser – GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy is helping lead this week’s…
Babcock & Wilcox To Become Standalone Public Company
Source: NewsParent Company McDermott International, Inc. to Separate Its Subsidiaries Through Spin-Off of B&W – By Linton Levy – The Babcock & Wilcox Company (“B&W”) has announced that…
L-3 MAPPS Will Provide Second Simulator For Eskom’s Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant
Source: NewsL-3 MAPPS will develop main control room panels (MCR) that are a replica of the existing Koeberg simulator MCR panels – By Stephen Heiser – L-3…
McDermott Plans to Separate Into Two Independent Companies
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: NewsJ. Ray McDermott, S.A. (“J. Ray”), and The Babcock & Wilcox Company (“B&W”) split into two independent, publicly traded companies – By April Murelio – McDermott International,…