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China Offers Argentina Technology For Nuclear Power
Source: NewsArgentine Planning Minister Julio de Vido and the president of China National Nuclear Corp., Mao Xiaoming, agreed to an exchange of visits given the interest of the CNNC in becoming a possible provider of technology…
National Nuclear Security Administration Congratulates Nevada Site Office Aviation Program for Receiving Federal Award
Source: NewsWe congratulate the NSO Aviation Program, for its outstanding work, and we are proud to have programs of its caliber serving throughout the nuclear security enterprise,” said Administrator D’Agostino. “From Stockpile Stewardship to international nonproliferation…
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Authorizes Transfer Of Aerotest Research Reactor License
Source: NewsAerotest Operations and X-Ray Industries submitted their license transfer request on Jan. 19, and supplemented the application on Feb. 2, March 23, April 1, and April 19 – Source NRC – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission…
NRC’s Jaczko: “Nuclear Materials: Current and Future Regulatory Challenges”
Source: News“Nuclear Materials: Current and Future Regulatory Challenges” – Prepared Remarks for The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko, Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management, Baltimore, Maryland – Source NRC – Thank you…
Fortum’s Loviisa 1 Nuclear Power Plant Unit Back In Service
Source: NewsThe malfunction that caused the shutdown occurred in the unit's turbine system's main steam line during regular weekly testing. As result, a malfunctioning selection switch of the isolation valves was replaced. The incident did not…
DOE Issues Annual Reports For Nuclear Energy Research Initiative And International Nuclear Energy Research Initiative
Source: NewsThe NERI and I-NERI programs have furthered DOE goals for the past decade, conducting research into many of the key technical issues that impact the expanded use of advanced nuclear energy systems. Researchers have fostered…
Westinghouse Names Organizational Appointments For Europe, Middle East And Africa Operations
Source: NewsThe opportunities for success in this area of the world are literally limitless. The new regional structure is organized to help us seize these opportunities as well as prepare us to meet the needs of…
National Nuclear Security Administration Announces Online Safeguards Tool At Institute of Nuclear Materials Management Conference
Source: NewsAdditional Protocol Declaration Helper to Provide States Assistance in Meeting Nuclear Safeguards Commitments – By April Murelio – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced the launch of a new web tool to help countries…
Shaw, Toshiba, and Exelon Ink Teaming Agreement For Nuclear Projects In Saudi Arabia
Source: NewsUnder the terms of the agreement, the group jointly would pursue engineering, procurement, construction and operations of nuclear power plants using Toshiba’s Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR), which is a leading-edge nuclear power plant technology…
AREVA Completes Nozzle Modifications For Davis-Besse;Plant Ready For Safe, Reliable Operations
Source: NewsSpring inspections revealed a total of 24 nozzles needing modification, a process involving removal of the lower half of each affected nozzle, re-welding, inspecting and testing the remaining section to ensure each nozzle met and…
DOE Announces Over $18 Million To Strengthen Nuclear Education At U.S. Universities And Colleges
Source: NewsDepartment of Energy Awards $5 million for 117 scholarships and fellowships, and $13.2 million for infrastructure upgrades for university nuclear programs – By Mark McFadden – The U.S. Department of Energy has announced approximately $18.2 million…
NRC Commissioner William C. Ostendorff – “Future Considerations Related to Regulation of the Fuel Cycle Industry”
Source: News“Future Considerations Related to Regulation of the Fuel Cycle Industry” Commissioner William C. Ostendorff United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Fuel Cycle Information Forum, July 2010 – Source NRC – Good morning. I am very pleased to…
Cameco CANDU Conversion Union Accepts Contract Offer
Source: NewsALL AMOUNTS ARE STATED IN CDN $ (UNLESS NOTED)/Cameco's conversion facility in Port Hope produces uranium dioxide, used to manufacture Candu reactor fuel, and uranium hexafluoride which, after further processing, becomes the fuel for most…
Industry Veteran Bill Coley Joins Small Modular Reactor Maker NuScale Board of Directors
Source: NewsBill Coley’s wealth of experience in all phases of power generation will be a great asset to NuScale,” said Paul Lorenzini, chief executive officer of NuScale. “We are delighted that Bill has accepted our invitation…
AREVA Inks Deal For Third Nuclear Clean Energy Park Project
Source: NewsThe site would feature a mid-sized generation III+ nuclear plant and renewable energy sources all built by AREVA. Power from the park would be used domestically in the province and exported to the Canadian Maritime…
Senator Voinovich Announces Nuclear Funding For Ohio State
Source: NewsWith this funding, Ohio will continue to accelerate its efforts in growing the nuclear intellectual capital of our nation’s workforce, already one of the finest in the world,” Sen. Voinovich said. “It is critical that…
GSE Awarded Over $8 Million In Nuclear Simulation Awards
Source: NewsIncluded in the awards are contracts to provide various simulator upgrades for customers in the United States, Korea and Europe and to provide engineering services and simulation technology for waste treatment cleanup facilities under construction…
National Nuclear Security Administration Nuclear Security Sites Receive 16 R&D 100 Awards
Source: NewsAwarded each year by the R&D Magazine to the best technological advances at universities, private corporations, and government labs around the world, the R&D 100 Awards are occasionally referred to as “the Nobel Prizes of…
Georgia Power Names Chris Bell Vice President Of Energy Planning And Nuclear Development
Source: NewsIn his new role, Bell will have responsibility for Resource Policy and Planning and Nuclear Development, as well as Market Planning, Renewable Resources, Pricing & Rates, Utility Relations and Energy Sales, Efficiency and Conservation –…
CNSC Authorizes AECL To Restart The NRU Reactor At Chalk River
Source: NewsThe Commission concludes that AECL is qualified to carry out the activities that will be permitted under its current operating licence and that it will make adequate provision for the protection of the environment, the…