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DOE Picks Fluor To Lead Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant Decommissioning
Source: News"We are extremely proud to be chosen by the DOE for this important and strategic work at the Portsmouth site," said Bruce Stanski, president of Fluor's Government Group – Edited By Tom Lamar – Fluor…
Focus on Regulation – NRC Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko Address
Source: NewsPrepared Remarks for The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the Goizueta Directors Institute Atlanta, GA August 10, 2010 – Source NRC – Thank you for the introduction. I would like…
Poland’s First Nuclear Power Plant Scheduled to be on line in 2022
Source: NewsPolish Energy Group (PGE) plans the construction of the two nuclear power plants to have a capacity of 3,000 MW each. – By Chris Reed – Poland's first nuclear power station is expected to come…
India’s Economic Advisory Panel Recommends Private Investment in Nuclear Power Generation
Source: News‘There is an urgent need to make the necessary regulatory change quickly, so that investment, including that from established private companies interested in this business, can begin to flow,' Prithviraj Chavan said. – By Tom…
Beware the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Source: NewsThe study also implies unrestrained improvement in PV industries to lower costs and increase efficiency without noting theoretical limitations or the quantum leap needed to lift solar to even half of the capacity of nuclear.…
L-3 MAPPS to Further Enhance Simulator for the French Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety
Source: News"For seven years, IRSN has turned to us to meet its demanding simulation needs, and we are proud that our technology and simulation know-how has gained such strong acceptance with a discerning customer." – By…
Award Honors Arkansas Nuclear One For New Shielding Technology
Source: NewsMike Kansler Receives Utility Leadership Award; ANO Recognized for Innovation – Edited By Tom Lamar – Retired Entergy Nuclear CEO Mike Kansler and employees at Arkansas Nuclear One garnered industry recognition at the 2010 American…
Energy Northwest Announces CEO Appointment
Source: NewsEnergy Northwest which develops, owns and operates a diverse mix of electricity generating resources, including nuclear, hydro, solar and wind projects, has named Mark Reddemann as the agency's CEO. Mr Reddemann has been acting as…
Fingrid Plans to Connect New Nuclear Power Plants to Transmission Grid
Source: News"Additional nuclear power capacity together with for example wind power will lead to a reduction in adjustable generation capacity in the market. This will mean more challenges to the management of balance between electricity consumption…
Comanche Peak Celebrates 20 Years of Commercial Operations
Source: News"Comanche Peak is much more than a source of dependable electricity; it's a dedicated community partner, committed to supporting its neighbors and providing stable, well-paying jobs" – By Chris Reed – In its first 20…
AEHI Announces Payette County, Idaho as Exclusive Jurisdiction for Proposed Nuclear Power Plant
Source: NewsAccording to a recent study, the proposed plant is expected to create around 5,000 jobs through the construction phase and more than 1,000 jobs during operations. – By Tom Lamar – Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc., an…
US EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: NewsForecast economic growth combined with increased use of coal and natural gas is expected to contribute to increases in fossil-fuel CO2 emissions of 3.4 percent in 2010. – Edited By Tom Lamar – Highlights EIA projects…
Freon Leak Puts Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant On Alert
Source: NewsFreon apparently leaked from a chiller, or air-conditioning, system used to maintain certain temperatures inside the Reactor Building. – Source NRC – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is monitoring PPL's response to an "Alert" declared Tuesday morning…
South Carolina Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Base Load Review Order, New VC Summer Nuclear Plants to Continue as Planned
Source: News"It is important to understand that the Court's decision does not delay the actual construction of the new units. The Supreme Court's decision does not change the Commission's issuance of a Certificate of Environmental and…
Babcock & Wilcox Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results
Source: News"Our research and development efforts continue to pay dividends. We recently reported the achievement of a significant milestone in the development of B&W mPowertm small modular reactor technology through the creation of Generation mPower in alliance…
Uninhabited island better for Malaysia’s first nuclear power plant
Source: News"For baseload, you need sustainable energy sources like gas, and renewable energy can't do that at the moment," Nuclear Agency Director-General Datuk Dr Daud Mohamad said. – Edited By Tom Lamar – Malaysia's first nuclear power…
Westinghouse Appoints Meena Mutyala and Jan Dudiak as Vice Presidents in the Newly Formed Nuclear Automation Product Line
Source: NewsAppointment contributes to recent organizational structure changes implemented to meet the needs of Westinghouse and the fast-growing nuclear energy industry. – SOURCE Westinghouse Electric Company – Westinghouse Electric Company's Nuclear Automation product line this week…
Bloomberg: U.K. Will Open Nuclear Power Station in 2018, Energy Minister Huhne Says
Source: NewsEnergy Secretary Chris Huhne said the country will not miss its own carbon-reduction targets because of delays over planning permission. – Edited by Chris Reed – According to a report in Bloomberg, Britain's first new…
NRC Accepts Application For Early Site Permit at PSEG’s Salem Nuclear Plant Location
Source: NewsThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted for review the Early Site Permit (ESP) application for the PSEG site near Salem, N.J. By Tom Lamar PSEG Power and PSEG Nuclear submitted the application and associated information…
St. Petersburg Times: Crystal River Nuclear Plant Outage Costs Approach $250 million
Source: News"The scope of the work has expanded as we've gotten further into it, and we're committed to getting this work done right," Progress Energy president and chief executive officer Bill Johnson Edited By Tom Lamar …