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Mitsubishi Head Named For U.S. Nuclear Division
Source: NewsMitsubishi Nuclear Energy Systems, a unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, created a new division to coordinate nuclear power plant construction in the U.S. under the leadership of the company’s new president and CEO, Kiyoshi Yamauchi.…
John Elnitsky Will Lead Nuclear Plant Development for Progress Energy
Source: NewsJeff Lyash, Progress Energy Florida President and CEO, announced that John Elnitsky, currently Vice President, Generation and Transmission Construction, has been named Vice President of the Company's Nuclear Plant Development Group. This group is responsible…
Annual Assessment To Be Discussed By NRC For Indian Point Nuclear Plant
Source: NewsPublic Meeting In Tarrytown, N.Y. Set For May 21. – By Abby Gessner – The results of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s annual safety performance assessment for the Indian Point nuclear power plant will be the…
President Obama designates Gregory B. Jaczko as Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Topics: Policy & RegulationSource: NewsThe President announced yesterday that he will be designating Gregory B. Jaczko, currently a Commissioner at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, as Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. – Edited By Linton Levy – From…
AREVA: Works Proceeding as Usual at Olkiluoto 3
Source: NewsInaccurate information has appeared in the media following the Finnish Safety Authority (STUK) press release informing of imperfections in the welding of the main coolant lines for the Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) reactor. The welding in…
Remarks of NRC Chairman Dale E. Klein at the Dry Storage Information Forum
Source: NewsRemarkes form NRC Chairman Dale E. Klein at the Dry Storage Information Forum in Bonita Springs, FL, May 12th. – Edited By Abby Gessner – Thank you, I am very pleased to be here. When…
Mitsubishi Electric to Strengthen Its Power Systems Business
Source: NewsMitsubishi Electric Corporation (President and CEO: Setsuhiro Shimomura)(TOKYO:6503 – News) announced today its strategy for continued expansion of its power systems business, with an aim to achieve annual sales of 400 billion yen in the…
AREVA Aligns with Microsoft for Smarter Grid Solutions
Source: NewsAREVA's Transmission and Distribution (T&D) division announced today the extension of its three-year long collaboration with Microsoft to include the development of Smarter Grid Management solutions to help the worldwide power industry efficiently and reliably…
NS Book Review: A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: FULFILLING THE PROMISE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY
Source: News– A Nuclear Street Book Review by Randy Brich – As a 30 year veteran of the public policy setting arena, the influential Senator Pete Domenici shares his insider's insights and political perspective on the…
USEC Inc. And B&W to Create Integrated Centrifuge Manufacturing Company
Source: NewsThis joint venture will manufacture AC100 centrifuge machines for USEC’s American Centrifuge Plant in Ohio – By Abby Gessner – Babcock & Wilcox Technical Services Group, Inc., a major operating unit of The Babcock &…
The Nuclear Energy Institute Regional Manufacturing Outreach Workshop
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: NewsOn June 4, The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) will conduct a regional manufacturing outreach workshop at the MGM Grand. The one-day workshop is designed to help teach companies how to supply products and services to…
CNSC Compliance To Start Design Review Of Enhanced CANDU 6 Nuclear Reactor
Source: NewsService agreement between AECL and CNSC signed MISSISSAUGA, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) have signed a service agreement to review the Enhanced CANDU 6(TM) (EC6(TM)) nuclear reactor.…
Aurora Wins NASA Contract – Autonomous Control of Space-Nuclear Reactors
Topics: Research & TechnologySource: NewsAurora Flight Sciences announced that the company has been selected for a NASA Phase II award to develop technology to support autonomous control and protection of space-based nuclear reactor systems. – By Abby Gessner –…
Thorium Power Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
Source: NewsThorium Power the leading developer of non-proliferative nuclear fuel technology and provider of comprehensive advisory services for civil nuclear energy programs, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. – By…
New "Smart" Polymer Reduces Radioactive Waste At Nuclear Power Stations
Source: NewsScientists in Germany and India are reporting development of a new "smart" polymer that reduces the amount of radioactive waste produced during routine operation of nuclear reactors. – By Abby Gessner – The study, which…
ASME Pushes Government For Action On A National Energy Policy
Topics: Policy & RegulationSource: NewsASME, in collaboration with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE-USA), has issued a proclamation outlining critical national energy priorities and programs for the Obama Administration and the U.S. Congress to consider in the…
Uranium Resources, Inc. First Quarter 2009 Results
Source: NewsUranium Resources, Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2009, which ended March 31, 2009. – By Stephen Heiser – Revenue for the first quarter of 2009 was $1.4 million, a $4.3 million…
Former Assistant Secretary of Energy, Lisa Epifani Joins Van Ness Feldman
Source: NewsLisa Epifani to Advise Clients on Energy Policy, Renewable Fuels, Nuclear Energy, and Other Issues. – By Stephen Heiser – Van Ness Feldman is pleased to announce that Lisa Epifani has joined the firm’s Washington…
Russia Will Sign Nuclear Power Deal With Japan
Source: NewsNews reports from several sources in Japan point to cooperation between the two nations – By Linton Levy – According to an AFP report, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has told Japanese media his country…
NRC Regulatory Summary Issued 2009
Source: NewsStatus Update For The Implementation Of NRC Regulatory Authority For Certain Naturally Occurring And Accelerator-Produced Radioactive Material Addressees – By Abby Gessner – All U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) material and fuel cycle licensees. All…