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IAEA: Toward Sustainable Nuclear Innovations
Source: NewsDialogue Forum on Nuclear Energy Innovations Held at IAEA – Edited by April Murelio – Experts attending the INPRO Dialogue Forum on Nuclear Energy Innovations talk about the need for co-operation among countries to achieve…
NRC Approves Major Instrumentation And Control Upgrade For Oconee Nuclear Plant Safety Systems
Source: NewsAmended Oconee license gives Duke permission to replace 1970s-era analog, solid-state controls for the plant’s Reactor Protection System (RPS) and Engineered Safeguard Protection System (ESPS) – By Linton Levy – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff…
AREVA’s New Website Provides More interaction And More Information
Source: NewsUsers will be given the opportunity to put their questions directly to group employees, who will answer on their own expertise, and dialog with a community interested in the group's activities and in current and…
Radiation Detection Efforts Commence At Three Megaports
Source: NewsNNSA Expands Nuclear Material Detection Capabilities – By Stephen Heiser – The U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced that it has completed installation and testing of radiation detection systems at three new ports:…
Structural Integrity Associates Helps Educate Nuclear Power Plant Personnel With Training Conferences
Source: NewsStructural Integrity Associates Offers 12 Training Sessions Over Six Weeks – By Linton Levy – In response to the U.S. legislative initiative related to the continued development of a clean, safe nuclear energy industry, Structural…
Entergy Reports Q4 Earnings
Source: NewsEntergy Nuclear earned $169.5 million, or 89 cents per share, on an as-reported basis in fourth quarter 2009, compared to as-reported earnings of $226.6 million, or $1.14 per share, in fourth quarter 2008 – By…
AREVA Gets NRC Approval For Safety-Related Digital I&C System
Source: NewsTELEPERM XSTM is included in the design for new nuclear plants, like the EPR reactor – By Stephen Heiser – AREVA has announced that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted approval for the…
Senator Voinovich Speaks Out About DOE-USEC Loan Guarantee Momentum
Source: NewsI am encouraged to hear that the Department of Energy and USEC are moving forward toward loan guarantee success – By Mark McFadden – U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich (R-OH) has issued a statement on…
Entergy And NPPD Extend Nuclear Services Agreement
Source: NewsCooper Nuclear Station agreement extended for an additional 15 years – By Linton Levy – Entergy Nuclear, the nation’s second largest nuclear power operator, has signed an agreement with Nebraska Public Power District to extend…
USTDA To Host Business Briefing For Nuclear Energy Development In Thailand
Source: NewsAs part of the visit, USTDA is sponsoring a Business Briefing for U.S. companies to learn more about Thailand’s construction plans, investment opportunities, and regulatory framework for civil nuclear energy. U.S. companies with expertise in…
Areva Enjoys Strong Revenue Growth In 2009: +5.4% to €8.5B
Source: NewsAreva Sees Strong revenue growth in 2009: +5.4% to €8.5B • Disposal of the Transmission & Distribution division • Strong installed base business in Nuclear and Renewable Energies o Despite a weak economic environment, the…
NRG Energy Added To The S&P 500 Index
Source: NewsWe are honored to be grouped among the most-widely held companies in leading industries across the country – By Linton Levy – NRG Energy, Inc.’s (NYSE: NRG) common stock has been added to the Standard…
NRC Will Discuss License Renewal Application For Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant
Source: NewsBoth meetings will begin with NRC staff presentations on how the license renewal review will be conducted – By Stephen Heiser – The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will conduct two public meetings on Feb.…
Shaw Begins Third Decade of Environmental Remediation Service to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Kansas City District
Source: NewsA nationally recognized hazardous, toxic and radioactive waste contractor, Shaw has executed nearly $1 billion in hazardous waste remediation projects, including the remedial closure of the St. Louis Airport Site at the lowest cost per…
Levitating Magnet May Provide New Approach To Nuclear Fusion
Source: NewsIn findings published in the journal Nature Physics, a team at Columbia University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MIT ) reports on a unique approach that may allow scientists to generate clean energy…
Xcel Energy Announces 2009 Year End Earnings Report
Source: NewsXcel Energy reaffirms its 2010 earnings guidance of $1.55 to $1.65 per diluted share. – By Stephen Heiser – 2009 ongoing earnings of $1.50 per share achieve the mid-point of Xcel Energy’s guidance range. GAAP…
AREVA Reorganizes To Better Compete In The nuclear market
Source: NewsThe new operational structure, composed of six Business Groups (Mining, Front End, Reactors & Services, Back End, Renewable Energies and T&D*), will enable AREVA to build on its unique integrated model – By Stephen Heiser…
Secretary Chu Announces Blue Ribbon Commission On U.S. Nuclear Future
Source: NewsThe Commission will provide advice and make recommendations on issues including alternatives for the storage, processing, and disposal of civilian and defense spent nuclear fuel and nuclear waste – By Linton Levy – As part…
NRC Advisory Committee On Reactor Safeguards To Meet Feb. 4-6 In Rockville, Md.
Source: NewsThe ACRS, a group of experienced technical experts, advises the Commission, independently from the NRC staff, on safety issues related to the licensing and operation of nuclear power plants as well as those issues in…
AREVA’s DMT Process Improves Performance At Surry 2 Outage
Source: NewsDMT is a soft cleaning process developed by AREVA to remove accumulated deposits from steam generators – By Stephen Heiser – After a successful deployment of the new Deposit Minimization Treatment (DMT) at Dominion’s Surry…