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Kewaunee Nuclear Plant Layoffs Begin as Dominion Releases Job-Cut Schedule
Source: NewsAs expected following its final shutdown May 7, the Kewaunee nuclear plant laid off 202 workers Friday as a clearer picture emerged of the schedule for cutting the plant's remaining workforce.
Atomic Energy Society Calls For Stronger Links Between Research And Education
Source: NucNet3 Jun (NucNet): Links between the nuclear research sector and education and training must be strengthened if the nuclear energy industry is to be assured of qualified human resources, the European Atomic Energy Society (EAES)…
South Korea Units Offline Over ‘Falsified Test Reports’
Source: NucNet31 May (NucNet): Two of South Korea’s nuclear reactor units were ordered offline for the replacement of safety-related cabling, installed as a result of falsified environmental qualification test reports, the country’s Nuclear Safety and Security…
President of Hanford Contractor WRPS to Step Down
Source: NewsThe head of a Department of Energy contractor charged with managing Hanford tank waste has announced he will retire at the end of June.
Energy Committee Votes In Favour Of ‘Strong Support’ For ITER Funding
Source: NucNet30 May (NucNet): Members of the European Parliament’s energy committee have voted in favour of financing the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project “over and above” agreed Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) ceilings” for the next…
Second Restart Attempt Unsuccessful at North Anna Reactor
Topics: Plant OperationsSource: NewsNorth Anna unit 2 shut down again Tuesday following its second attempt this month to restart following a refueling outage.
NRC Tightens Rules for Use of Uranium and Thorium in Manufacturing
Source: NewsFederal regulators on Wednesday announced tightened rules surrounding radioactive materials used by manufacturers.
Turkey Confirms Plans For Third Nuclear Plant
Topics: New ReactorsSource: NucNet29 May (NucNet): Turkey has confirmed that it wants to build a third nuclear power plant, but said it hopes to gather the technology and expertise to build the majority of the plant using indigenous…
UK Poll Shows Public Support for New Nuclear Plants, Subsidies
Source: NewsA recent poll of 2,034 people in the UK showed broad overall support for new nuclear plants, with more people in favor of public subsidies for reactor development than opposed to them.
2004 Letter to MHI Prompts Call from Barbara Boxer for Additional SONGS Investigation
Source: NewsOn Tuesday, opponents of the San Onofre nuclear plant led by Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer rallied around a letter dating from 2004 that they say merits further investigation into the plant's regulatory oversight during the…
L-3 MAPPS to Support Candu Energy’s EC6® Power Plant Development with Simulator and Services
Source: NewsL-3 MAPPS announced today that it has signed a contract with Candu Energy Inc. to supply an engineering simulator for its Enhanced CANDU 6® (EC6®) power plant development project. The simulator will be used at…
Poll Shows Public Support For UK Nuclear Subsidy
Source: NucNet28 May (NucNet): Forty three percent of the public would support a government subsidy for the construction of new nuclear power in the UK – which compares with just 28 percent who said they would…
Construction Begins On Second UAE Nuclear Unit
Topics: New ReactorsSource: NucNet28 May (NucNet): First safety concrete has been poured for Unit 2 of the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah nuclear plant, marking the official start of construction. …
Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant to Begin Shutting Down at End of Week
Source: NewsAfter six decades of uranium enrichment for weapons, civilian power plants and diplomatic programs, the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant will start the process of shutting down its production at the end of May.
Extensive Canadian Study Shows No Increased Cancer Risk Near Nuclear Plants
Source: NewsCanadian regulators have completed a study spanning several years that found the risk of cancer among people living near nuclear plants is no greater than that of the wider population.
Spanish Regulator Supports Garoña Appeal
Source: NucNet27 May (NucNet): Spain’s nuclear regulator says it supports an appeal that could allow the country’s oldest power reactor to extend its authorisation to operate. …
Areva Signs Agreement With Key Finnish Suppliers
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: NucNet24 May (NucNet): Areva has signed a memorandum of understanding with 20 Finnish suppliers, strengthening its commitment to use local industrial and nuclear expertise in its projects in Finland as well as abroad. …
Vattenfall Plans To Operate Swedish Reactors For Up To 60 Years
Topics: Plant OperationsSource: NucNet24 May (NucNet): Swedish nuclear plant majority owner Vattenfall is planning to operate its newest nuclear reactor units at Forsmark and Ringhals for up to 60 years thanks to an extensive upgrade programme. …
Westinghouse Appoints New Americas President and Nuclear Plants VP
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: NewsWestinghouse announced it will reorganized a portion of its business and made two high-level executive appointments this week.
IAEA Outlines ‘Challenges And Uncertainty’ For Fukushima Decommissioning
Source: NucNet24 May (NucNet): Relatively stable cooling of fuel and fuel debris in the reactors and spent fuel pools has been established at Fukushima-Daiichi, but there are still “several challenges” to be met before “a sustainable…