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Alstom Wins $122.4 Million (€90 Million) Power Plant Control System Contract In South Africa
Source: NewsThis program covers the building of new capacity (like Kusile and Medupi) and optimising existing fleets (such as retrofitting nuclear and coal plants such as Koeberg and Arnot) – By Linton Levy – Alstom has…
Remarks Of NRC Chairman At Program Briefing From NRC Office Of Nuclear Regulatory Research
Source: NewsThe Commission and the other program offices benefit greatly from the office’s consistently high-quality analyses and reports – Source NRC – Good morning. Today, the office of Nuclear Regulatory Research will brief the Commission on…
Constellation Energy Reports 2009 Numbers
Source: NewsYear-over-year GAAP results primarily reflect the 2009 gain on the EDF transaction, as compared to merger-related costs and impairment losses incurred during 2008 – By Stephen Heiser Constellation Energy has reported adjusted earnings of $3.36…
AREVA And Jordan’s JAEC Ink Historical Nuclear Power And Mining Agreement
Source: NewsThis recent agreement paves the way for a long-term partnership between AREVA and JAEC in the development of Jordan’s nuclear power generation program – By Stephen Heiser – His Excellency Mr Abu Hammour, Minister of…
NNSA Participates In American Association For The Advancement Of Science Meeting
Source: News“This is an excellent opportunity for the talented individuals who comprise the nuclear security enterprise to showcase their work to a national and international audience,” – By Stephen Heiser – Researchers, scientists, physicists and engineers…
IKS Celebrates 10 Years Of Providing Secure Solutions To Nuclear And Fossil Fuel Power Companies
Source: NewsThe company's business is primarily in the power industry with customers using the ER product suite in over 100 nuclear and fossil units in North America and Europe – By Stephen Heiser – Insert Key…
NRC Releases Financial Information For FY 2009
Source: NewsNRC Issues Summary Of Performance And Financial Information For Fiscal Year 2009 – Source NRC – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its report, NRC Summary of Performance and Financial Information, Fiscal Year 2009. This…
With Loan Guarantees, Obama Looks To Nuclear Power For Jobs
Source: NewsOne year after signing the economic recovery bill, the president faces sharp criticism from Republicans over the lack of progress in job creation. Transcript of radio broadcast: – Edited by Linton Levy – According to…
NRC Will Conduct Environmental Scoping Meeting As Part Of The License Renewal Application For Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant
Source: News"NRC Project Manager for the environmental review, Andrew Stuyvenberg said, "Public input is a cornerstone of the environmental review process. As an open and transparent agency, the NRC considers it important to seek input from…
Deputy Energy Secretary Poneman Addresses Nuclear Deterrence Summit
Source: News“Our loan guarantee program will help secure financing for the first group of new nuclear power plants to be built in many years. So many people in this room have been working on this challenge…
Canadian Nuclear Association Celebrates Half A Century
Source: NewsCanadian and International Energy Experts Address 2010 Nuclear Industry Conference and Trade Show – Edited by April Murelio – From February 24-26, 2010, the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) will hold its annual Nuclear Industry Conference…
Steve Penrod Named Vice President of United States Enrichment Corporation
Source: NewsUSEC’s subsidiary, the United States Enrichment Corporation, operates a gaseous diffusion plant in Paducah, Kentucky and does contract work for the U.S. Department of Energy in Piketon, Ohio – By Chris Smith – USEC Inc.…
Nuclear Innovation North America Moving Forward With South Texas Project Expansion
Source: NewsProposed settlement with CPS Energy maintains strength and momentum of the nuclear expansion – By Stephen Heiser – Nuclear Innovation North America LLC (NINA), the nuclear development company jointly owned by NRG Energy, Inc. and…
“Taking the Broad View” Prepared Remarks for The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko NRC Chairman
Source: NewsPrepared Remarks for The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko Chairman; U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the 6th Annual Platts Nuclear Energy Conference – Edited by April Murelio – Good afternoon. I would like to thank Platts…
Two Constellation Energy Projects Named Best In New England By AEE
Source: NewsConstellation Energy is honored that our energy projects have been recognized by the Association of Energy Engineers – By Linton Levy – Constellation Energy has announced that the Association of Energy Engineers New England Chapter…
D’Agostino Highlights Budget Request, Announces New NNSA Operating Principles
Source: News"Administrator D’Agostino said the $11.2 billion budget request, an increase of 13 percent over FY2010, “reflects both the President’s commitment to the unprecedented nuclear security agenda he outlined last year in his Prague speech, and…
Senator Voinovich On President Obama’s Advancement Of Nuclear Power
Source: News“Our country needs nuclear power – the jobs, the energy security, and the environmental benefits it provides. I like to tell people, nuclear is a three-fer: without it, we will not be able to provide…
Cameco Re-enters Underground Development At Cigar Lake Uranium Mine
Source: NewsALL AMOUNTS ARE STATED IN CDN $ (UNLESS NOTED) – By Chris Smith – Cameco Corporation has announced that crews safely re-entered the main working level of the Cigar Lake mine, 480 metres below surface,…
Westinghouse Statement Regarding Issuance of Conditional Loan Guarantees for New Nuclear Construction
Source: NewsThis action is one that will produce many long-term benefits. It will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, it will further move the United States toward energy independence, and it will increase the amount…
NRC Seeks Input On EIS For Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant License
Source: NewsNRC Seeks Public Input On Draft Environmental Impact Statement For Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant License Renewal; Meetings Scheduled – By Stephen Heiser – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff is seeking public comments on its preliminary…