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AREVA Revenue Up By 6 Percent in the First Half of 2009
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: News• Overall performance in the first half of 2009• Backlog of orders as of June 30, 2009: 48.9 billion euro, a 28% increase compared to June 30, 2008• First half 2009 sales revenue: 6.5 billion…
Study: Only One in Ten Americans Are Very Knowledgeable About Sources of Electricity
Source: NewsPoll finds only one in five are very interested in keeping up to date on energy issues – By Abby Gessner – While Congress debates the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, much…
Flowserve Wins Orders of Over $45 Million to Supply Valves for Four Westinghouse Nuclear Power Units in U.S.
Source: NewsFlowserve valves will be used at two sites in the Southeastern United States – By Stephen Heiser – Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has announced…
NNSA Marks Two-Year Construction Milestone at MOX Facility in South Carolina
Topics: Fuel & WasteSource: NewsNew Online Media Kit Highlights Progress Made on Important Nuclear Nonproliferation Project – By Mark McFadden – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has marked the second full year of successful construction of the Mixed Oxide…
Constellation Energy Releases Statement Regarding Maryland Public Service Commission’s Decision
Source: NewsPSC Decision will Delay Review of the Company’s Proposed Nuclear Joint Venture with EDF Group – By Abby Gessner – Constellation Energy has released the following statement regarding the decision by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) to…
USEC Will Pursue Discussions On Loan Guarantee With U.S. Government
Source: NewsIn the meantime, demobilization will proceed – By Stephen Heiser – USEC Inc. has announced that it is requesting that the Obama administration review further the economic recovery and national and energy security benefits of providing…
Southern Company Reports Q2 Earnings;
Source: NewsFor the six months ended June 30, Southern Company's earnings were $604.3 million – By Linton Levy – Southern Company has reported second quarter earnings of $478.6 million, or 61 cents a share, compared with $416.4…
AREVA Sponsors Paper Competition At ASME Pressure Vessels And Piping Conference
Source: NewsCompetition calls for technical papers authored by students covering all areas relevant to the activities of the ASME’s Pressure Vessel and Piping Division – By Abby Gessner – At the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)…
Universities Enjoy Roughly 6 Million In Nuclear Education Grants From DOE, CAES
Topics: Research & TechnologySource: NewsUniversities across the United States will receive roughly $6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to buoy their nuclear energy research and education programs – By Kortny Rolston, INL Communications – Infrastructure grants will go…
Shaw And Westinghouse Get Nuclear Power Maintenance And Engineering Contract From South Carolina Electric & Gas
Source: NewsContract is extension of the relationship established by Shaw and Westinghouse to provide engineering, procurement and construction services – By Stephen Heiser – The Shaw Group Inc. has announced the Maintenance and Fossil & Nuclear…
DOE Denies USEC’s Loan Guarantee Application
Source: NewsCompany begins demobilization of American Centrifuge Plant – By Stephen Heiser – USEC Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer John K. Welch issued the following statement today after being advised that the U.S. Department of Energy…
Bruce Power’s B Unit 8 Returns To Service
Source: News800 MW Unit 8 at the Bruce B generating station has returned to service – By Linton Levy – Bruce Power's 800 MW Unit 8 at the Bruce B generating station has returned to service following…
CASEnergy Highlights Coalition’s Broad-based Support For Nuclear Power
Source: NewsMembership surpasses the 2,000 mark reflecting a growing consensus on the benefits of nuclear power – By Abby Gessner – The Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASEnergy) is proud to announce that its membership has…
Experts Found Wanting By Stephen Heiser: Russians Go To Sea With Reactors, We Go To Water With Wind Mills?
Source: NewsA little competition is a healthy thing for BOTH sides, so let’s start competing – Stephen Heiser – Russian energy engineers looked out at the ocean and said, “Hey, that would be a great place to…
L-3 MAPPS Contributes To Life Extension Of Gentilly-2 Nuclear Plant Computers
Source: NewsWins order from Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) to replace the Gentilly-2 Nuclear Generating Station’s Digital Control Computers – By Stephen Heiser – L-3 MAPPS has won an order from Atomic Energy of Canada Limited…
IAEA Helps Countries Develop And Plan Potential Nuclear Futures
Source: NewsSustainable Energy, Sustainable Developments – By April Murelio – The availability of sustainable energy in developing countries is key to efforts to reduce poverty and improve living standards. Through its technical cooperation activities, the IAEA…
India Launches First Nuclear Submarine
Topics: Research & TechnologySource: NewsIndian 112 meter-long submarine sent out for trials – By Jack Bryar – India has launched the first nuclear-powered submarine built on its soil, joining just five other countries that can design and construct such vessels, the…
Bruce Power Will Focus On Additional Refurbishments At Bruce A And Bruce B
Source: NewsBruce C and Nanticoke new build applications withdrawn – By Abby Gessner – Bruce Power will focus on the refurbishment of its remaining Bruce A and B units rather than build new reactors in Bruce…
NRC Approves Power Uprate For Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant
Source: NewsCommission approves a request by Constellation Energy to increase the generating capacity – By Linton Levy – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved a request by Constellation Energy to increase the generating capacity of the…
Nexus Technologies Group Awarded $300,000 Security Contract At Nuclear Power Generating Facility
Source: NewsHomeland Security Capital Corporation’s Security Integrator Subsidiary; Specialized Experience Creates New Opportunities and Revenue Growth – By Stephen Heiser – Homeland Security Capital Corporation (HSCC), an international provider of specialized technology-based radiological, nuclear, environmental, disaster…