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IAEA Helps Developing Countries Plan Their Nuclear Energy Future
Source: News"Nuclear power continues to grow: 56 new nuclear reactors are under construction, the largest number since 1992," says Yury Sokolov, IAEA Deputy Director General for Nuclear Energy. – By Giovanni Verlini, IAEA Division of Public…
U.S. And Republic Of Malta Ink Megaports Initiative Deal Aimed At Preventing Nuclear Smuggling
Source: NewsThe agreement, signed by U.S. Ambassador Douglas Kmiec and Malta’s Director General of Customs Joseph Brincat, paves the way for the NNSA to work with the Maltese Customs Administration and other government agencies in Malta…
NRC Accepts Application For ESP At Victoria County Site In Texas
Source: NewsExelon’s ESP application seeks resolution of safety and environmental issues for the site, approximately 13 miles south of Victoria. Docketing the Victoria County application does not indicate whether the Commission will approve or reject the…
Tenth Circuit Court Ruling Favors Uranium Resources
Source: NewsRuling Clears Mining Company to Pursue Permit with State of New Mexico – Edited by Linton Levy – Uranium Resources (URI’s), a uranium exploration, development and production company, announced today that the United States Court of…
NRC’s Jaczko: “Regulation and the Future of Nuclear Science and Technology”
Source: News“Regulation and the Future of Nuclear Science and Technology” – Prepared Remarks for The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko, Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the American Nuclear Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, June 14,…
Tonga King’s Contends That Nuclear Power Could Help Solve His Nation’s Needs
Source: NewsKing George Tupou 5th urged the Legislative Assembly to consider his suggestion in his opening address and says nuclear power could help reduce dependency on diesel fuel – By Chris Smith – King George Tupou…
NNSA’s D’Agostino Highlights U.S.-Georgian Nuclear Security Cooperation in Tbilisi
Source: NewsOur countries and our Presidents share a commitment to keeping nuclear and radiological material out of the hands of terrorists and smugglers. I am honored to be here in Georgia to get a firsthand look…
Invensys Operations Management Signs Second Long-Term Contract With China’s CNPE
Source: NewsUnder the terms of the contract, Invensys will provide its Triconex critical control and Foxboro I/A Series® distributed control systems (DCS), helping the Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant achieve safety and control excellence – By Mark…
Dominion Studying Millstone Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 Power Uprate
Source: NewsWe are investigating the feasibility of an uprate at Unit 3, Ken Holt, a Dominion spokesman, told Nuclear Street. We have not made a decision. – By Stephen Heiser – Dominion is considering an increase…
Philippe Samama To Head AREVA’s Installed Base Business Unit
Source: NewsThe AREVA Installed Base business unit, as part of the AREVA Reactors and Services Business Group, employs 5,000 people in 20 locations worldwide. It services nuclear power plant operators around the world by providing products,…
South Korea To Invest In Small Nuclear Power Reactors
Source: NewsSeoul's Ministry of Education, Science and Technology said on Monday that a consortium led by Korea Electric Power Corp. and comprised of 13 local companies, including POSCO and STX Heavy Industries Co., will inject 100…
Police Arrest Around 50 Greenpeace Activists After They Break Into Swedish Nuclear Plant
Source: NewsPolice spokesperson Christer Nordstrom says the activists are suspected of trespassing and breaking safety regulations after entering the nuclear power station Forsmark – Edited by April Murelio – According to reports by AFP and the…
WSJ: U.S. And Jordan Negotiating Nuclear Cooperation Accord
Source: NewsI believe nuclear energy in Jordan will be done in such a way where it is a public-private partnership so everyone can see exactly what's going on," Jordan's King Abdullah in an interview with The…
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Authorizes Operation Of Louisiana Energy Services National Enrichment Facility
Source: NewsThe LES URENCO USA Facility, located near the town of Eunice, was granted an NRC license in June 2006, and the company began constructing the site’s buildings, centrifuges and security structures – Source NRC -…
GE Accord With Constellation Energy Nuclear Group Centers On Long-Term Safety And Reliability At Nine Mile Point Nuclear Plant
Source: NewsConstellation Energy Plant Plays a Key Role in Nation’s Drive for Cleaner Energy Production – By Stephen Heiser – Safe and reliable production of nuclear power continues to be a cornerstone of the nation’s quest…
NextEra Energy Will Change Ticker Symbol From FPL To NEE
Source: NewsThrough its subsidiaries NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, and Florida Power & Light Company, NextEra Energy, Inc. operates the nation’s third largest nuclear power generation fleet – By Mark McFadden – NextEra Energy, Inc. has announced…
Hyperion Power CEO John “Grizz” Deal To Power Up EUCI Conference On Small Nuclear Power Reactors
Source: NewsSpecial attention will be paid to those designs that have not as yet been at the forefront of publicity. Some of these designs offer truly innovative, new advancements in science, engineering, and benefits to the…
PSEG Application For ESP In New Jersey Now Available On NRC Web Site
Source: NewsPSEG Power, LLC, and PSEG Nuclear, LLC (PSEG) submitted an application for an early site permit (ESP) for PSEG Site on May 25, 2010 – Source NRC – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has made available…
Anne Harrington Nominated For NNSA Deputy Administrator For Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
Source: NewsPresident Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts – By Stephen Heiser – President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key administration post:
Westinghouse Announces New Organizational Structure
Source: NewsChanges made to meet the needs of a fast-growing commercial nuclear energy industry;Increase commitment to operational excellence and technology leadership – By Stephen Heiser – Westinghouse Electric Company today announced a new organizational structure built…