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Indian Supreme Court Upholds Commissioning of New Reactors
Source: NewsIndia's largest nuclear power project has cleared yet another hurdle toward full operation with a Supreme Court decision issued Monday.
L-3 MAPPS to Introduce MAAP5 Severe Accident Simulation on Ling Ao Phase II Simulator
Source: NewsL-3 MAPPS announced today that it has won an upgrade contract from Daya Bay Nuclear Power Operations and Management Co., Ltd. (DNMC) to equip the Ling Ao Phase II full scope simulator with a severe…
MHI and Areva Formalize Deal to Build New Atmea Reactors in Turkey
Source: NewsOn Friday, the prime ministers of Japan and Turkey announced a contract to build Turkey's second nuclear plant at Sinop.
Goldfish Prank Prompts Investigation at Perry Nuclear Plant
Source: NewsSomeone managed to sneak two goldfish into a secure area of the Perry Nuclear Plant, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Thursday, but neither FirstEnergy nor the Nuclear Regulatory Commission found it very funny.
Japan And Turkey Sign Agreement For Possible Construction Of Atmea1 Units
Source: NucNet6 May (NucNet): Japan and Turkey have signed an agreement that could lead to the construction of Turkey’s second nuclear power station with four Atmea1 reactor units, a design developed by Areva-Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI)…
Boost For Fusion As UK Joins EUR 1.6 Billion International Project
Topics: Research & TechnologySource: NucNet3 May (NucNet): The UK has joined a new 1.6 billion euros (2 billion US dollars) international project whose aims include the development of nuclear fusion energy as “a long-term solution to dealing with climate…
Foreign Ownership Issue Could Hit South Texas Plans, Says NRC
Source: NucNet3 May (NucNet): Foreign ownership could keep Nuclear Innovation North America (NINA) from pursuing a licence to build two 1,350-megawatt advanced boiling water reactors at the existing South Texas nuclear power plant site, the US…
UAE Has Awarded USD 1 Billion In Local Nuclear Supply Chain Contracts
Source: NucNet3 May (NucNet): The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has awarded more than one billion US dollars (760 million euros) in contracts to more than 180 companies in the United Arab Emirates since it was…
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Weekly Review
Source: NewsFurther scrutiny of isolation condensers at Fukushima Daiichi and another year of big losses for nuclear utilities highlighted the news from Japan this week.Recent developments related to the Tokyo Electric Power Co. reactors blacked out…
Duke Cancels Plans for New Units at the Harris Nuclear Plant
Source: NewsDuke Energy will no longer pursue licensing for two new reactors at the Shearon Harris nuclear plant near Raleigh, N.C., the company announced Thursday.
Poland Has Made ‘Significant Progress’ In Nuclear Regulation, Says IAEA
Source: NucNet2 May (NucNet): Poland has made significant progress in the development of its regulatory framework in preparation for the challenge of regulating nuclear power, a mission of nuclear safety experts has said. …
NRC Says Foreign Ownership Could Preclude Licensing of New South Texas Project Reactors
Source: NewsThe staff of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has determined that foreign ownership could keep Nuclear Innovation North America from pursuing a license for new reactors at the South Texas Project.
NRC Proposes Fine for Dominion Over Kewaunee Nuclear Plant Fire Drills
Source: NewsWisconsin's Kewaunee nuclear plant may be shutting down next week, but its operator still faces a potential fine announced Tuesday for fire training conducted between 2009 and 2011.
JAIF Chairman Calls For Early Decision On Reactor Restarts
Source: NucNet1 May (NucNet): Japan still needs nuclear energy as a power source and an “appropriate political judgment” must be made as soon as possible on the restart of the country’s reactors, most of which remain…
Diablo Canyon Extends Fluor Operations and Maintenance Contract
Source: NewsFluor will continue to provide operations and maintenance services at the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant under a new contract extension.
French Regulator Orders Safety Work On Unit 2 At Fessenheim
Source: NucNet30 Apr (NucNet): French nuclear plant operator EDF must carry out safety work on Unit 2 of its oldest nuclear plant at Fessenheim so it can better withstand a serious accident, according to the country’s…
On Y-12 and Pantex Contract, GAO Recommends Second Chance for B&W
Source: NewsBabcock & Wilcox may get another chance to continue its oversight of two National Nuclear Security Administration sites after the Government Accountability Office sustained the company's appeal of an earlier NNSA contracting decision.
Europe Launches Contract For Waste Directive Analysis
Source: NucNet29 Apr (NucNet): The Directorate-General for Energy at the European Commission is awarding a contract for “a thorough analysis” of member states’ national legal frameworks to ensure compliance with the Nuclear Waste Directive. …
Areva Signs Deal on Chinese Nuclear Fuel Recycling Plant
Source: NewsAreva executives recently signed a letter of intent with China National Nuclear Corp. to build a nuclear fuel recycling facility in China.
U.S. Nuclear Plants Order Spent Fuel Pool Monitoring Systems
Source: NewsTwo companies recently announced large orders for spent fuel monitoring equipment following new requirements implemented by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in response to the Fukushima Daiichi accidents.