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Luminant Plants And Services Achieve Record 10 Million Safe Work Hours
Source: NewsTwenty-Six Month Safety Accomplishment Marks a New Record For Luminant – By Chris Smith – For the first time in company history, Luminant’s power plant fleet and supporting services have achieved 10 million safe work…
McDermott Reports Q4 2009 Numbers
Source: NewsNet Income of $98.7 Million, $0.42 Per Fully Diluted Share; Earnings per Share Increase 121% Compared to the 2008 Fourth Quarter; Strong Improvement in the Offshore Oil & Gas Construction Segment Highlights Results – Edited…
Remarks Of Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko At Commission Briefing On Uranium Recovery Regulation
Source: NewsWe need look no further than this country’s experience with uranium mining and milling activities in the early years of nuclear power to appreciate the importance of regulatory oversight on these issues – Source NRC…
Entergy Leads The Way For Careers In Nuclear Energy
Source: NewsCreative learning materials are designed to expand students’ opportunities – By April Murelio – Entergy is fueling interest in nuclear science and power production through innovative learning materials provided to Louisiana schoolchildren. Power Path to…
Florida Power & Light Reports Strong Service Reliability in 2009; Outlines Plans for Infrastructure Improvements in 2010
Source: NewsFPL’s overall reliability last year continued to rank among the best in the nation as the company made significant progress on long-term efforts to strengthen the infrastructure – By Stephen Heiser – In a filing…
USEC Reports $58.5 Million Net Income For Last Year
Source: NewsAmerican Centrifuge spending level in 2010 dependent on additional infusion of capital and clear path to DOE loan guarantee commitment – Edited by Linton Levy – USEC Inc. has reported net income for 2009 of…
NRC Regulatory Information Conference Highlights Knowledge For Today And The Future
Source: NewsNRC 22nd Annual Regulatory Information Conference March 9-11 Highlights Knowledge For Today And Tomorrow – Source NRC – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold its 22nd annual Regulatory Information Conference (RIC) March 9-11 at the…
AREVA Organizes First International Nuclear Recycling Day
Source: NewsThe first International Nuclear Recycling Day was held at the François Mitterrand national library, Paris. – By Linton Levy – The event, organized by AREVA with the participation of the Boston Consulting Group and TNS…
NNSA And TVA To Evaluate Plans For Using Surplus Weapon-Grade Plutonium For Nuclear Power Generation
Source: NewsConverting the plutonium to spent fuel is an essential step in U.S. efforts to dispose of 34 metric tons of surplus weapon-grade plutonium withdrawn from the nuclear weapons program – By Linton Levy – The…
VOA: Thailand Looking At Nuclear Power As Part Of Alternative Energy Plans
Source: NewsThailand's goal, set out in a new power development plan, is to almost double energy output over the next decade. To do so will require construction of at least two nuclear power plants – Edited…
NNSA Launches Innovative Mentoring Program
Source: NewsOnline service will span the nuclear security enterprise, match skills to needs – By Stephen Heiser – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced the launch of a new mentoring program that will apply 21st…
NRC Commissioner’s Remarks At The National Rural Electrical Cooperation Association’s Meeting
Source: NewsPrepared Remarks for The Honorable Dale E. Klein, NRC Commissioner at the National Rural Electrical Cooperation Association’s 68th Annual Meeting – Source NRC – Thank you, and good afternoon, everyone. I am pleased to join…
NNSA Meets With Japanese Officials To Increase Cooperation On Nuclear Safeguards And Nonproliferation
Source: News“This agreement between NNSA and MEXT will help the United States and Japan expand on more than three decades of cooperation in nuclear nonproliferation areas critical for the security of both our countries,” – By…
Dresser Masoneilan Replaces Turbine Bypass System For Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant
Source: NewsAir Operated Turbine Bypass Control Valve and SVI II AP Digital Positioner Round out Solution – Edited by Chris Smith – Dresser Masoneilan has announced that it has completed the turbine bypass system replacement for…
Cleveland Biolabs Submits Response To DoD RFP For Radiation Countermeasure
Source: NewsThe DoD’s RFP described a countermeasure as one that would be administered following exposure to ionizing radiation that will decrease incapacity and prolong survival by treating the gastrointestinal sub-syndrome of ARS – By April Murelio…
Czech Republic Formally Qualifies Westinghouse For The Completion Of Temelin Nuclear Power Plant
Source: NewsCEZ made official notification that Westinghouse is to proceed in the tender process – By Linton Levy – Westinghouse Electric Company LLC has announced that it has been notified by CEZ that it has successfully…
TVA Goes Live With IBM To Streamline Fleet Operations
Source: NewsBiggest public power company in U.S. takes on largest, most integrated project of its kind by a U.S. utility in history – By Chris Smith – The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the United States' largest…
U.S. And UAE Improve Cooperation On Nuclear Energy And Nonproliferation
Source: NewsThe Arrangement will enhance cooperation on civil nuclear energy and nonproliferation and facilitate joint training, exchanges, and seminars in nuclear safeguards and nuclear management systems – By Stephen Heiser – As part of a trip…
Remarks Of NRC Chairman Jaczko At Commission Briefing On Decommissioning Funding
Source: NewsThe agency requires licensees to provide detailed reports at least once every two years on the financial investments and instruments that they have set aside to cover their future decommissioning costs – Source NRC -…
Bentley Systems And Russias MEPhI Ink Agreement To Create Nuclear Center Of Excellence
Source: NewsThis is the first time MEPhI has engaged with a technology provider in this type of arrangement – By Stephen Heiser – Bentley Systems and the Russian National Research Nuclear University (MEPhI) , one of…