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BE performance, earnings down
Source: World Nuclear NewsTechnical problems at some of its nuclear reactors resulted in lower output and earnings for British Energy during the 2007-2008 financial year, despite overall operational improvements. Speculation continues about the future of the UK nuclear…
Global investors circle new nuclear markets
Source: World Nuclear NewsInvestors see the USA as the best place in the world to engage in nuclear build projects. Next come the UK and China, followed by South Africa. Banks and utilities, however, are yet to make…
Bruce Power considers feasibility of nuclear in Saskatchewan
Source: World Nuclear NewsBruce Power launched a new energy initiative in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, which includes a feasibility study for the construction of province's first nuclear power plant. …
Bruce Power makes announcement in Saskatchewan
Source: World Nuclear News[CBC, 17 June] Duncan Hawthorne, president and CEO of Bruce Power, is expected to make "an important announcement in Saskatoon" this afternoon, the company said. Also in attendance will be the Saskatchewan minister of enterprise…
Areva wins €45 million contract with Eletronuclear
Source: World Nuclear NewsAreva has been awarded six contracts to provide key services to Eletronuclear, the Brazilian operator of the Angra nuclear power plant. Worth €45 million ($69 million), the contracts focus on Angra 2 and vary in…
Information attack a 'provocation'
Topics: Safety & EnvironmentSource: World Nuclear NewsRussian nuclear officials have reacted angrily to the third 'information attack' on their nuclear power operations. Police are investigating the many thousands of messages sent to spread false information and rumours. …
Germans split on nuclear phase out
Topics: Policy & RegulationSource: World Nuclear News[Bild am Sonntag, 15 June] Almost half of Germans are against their country's phase out of nuclear energy, according to an opinion poll conducted by the Emnid research institute on behalf of the Bild am…
Reactors operating normally after Iwate earthquake
Source: World Nuclear NewsThree nuclear power plants are operating normally after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in the prefecture of Iwate, northern Japan. The Onagawa and Higashidori nuclear plants were unaffected by the quake, according to an official from…
South Africa's nuclear policy goes mainstream
Source: World Nuclear NewsThe government of South Africa has eased its way onto the global nuclear stage with cabinet approval of its nuclear policy. This paves the way to a focused nuclear energy future that seeks to increase…
French government considering second EPR
Source: World Nuclear News[Reuters, 13 June] French prime minister François Fillon, whilst being interviewed on national television, said that the government was considering constructing a second Evolutionary Pressurized Water Reactor (EPR). He said, "We have already decided to…
Waste plan revealed
Source: World Nuclear NewsA step-by-step process has begun in the UK to select a site and design a single facility to store radioactive waste for ever. A white paper on the matter said that principles of "voluntarism and…
New price structure agreed for Russian HEU
Source: World Nuclear NewsA new pricing structure reflecting current uranium prices has been agreed for the remainder of a commercial deal under which Cameco purchases uranium from dismantled Russian nuclear weapons. …
UK pursues investors
Source: World Nuclear NewsThe UK government arranged a special meeting for investors, hoping to further increase interest in new nuclear build. A series of initiatives to drive forward new nuclear build were announced. …
Areva discusses Chinese and Kazakh ventures
Source: World Nuclear News[Bloomberg, 12 June] Areva of France is discussing joint ventures for fuel cycle facilities in China and Kazakhstan, according to Bloomberg reports. In China, the company is said to be in initial talks with China…
KazAtomProm and Areva sign strategic agreement
Source: World Nuclear NewsKazakhstan's state-owned nuclear energy company, KazAtomProm, has signed a strategic agreement in the front end of the nuclear fuel cycle with France's state-owned Areva. …
Energoatom signs uranium supply contract with VostGOK
Topics: Fuel & WasteSource: World Nuclear NewsUkraine's state-owned nuclear generator, Energoatom, has signed a long-term contract with the Eastern Ore Dressing Combine (VostGOK) for the supply of uranium concentrate. …
UK acts for nuclear work permits
Source: World Nuclear NewsBritish officials have changed rules governing work permits for 28 occupations in engineering, including some specialist nuclear roles. The move should make it easier for firms wanting to build new nuclear power plants to source…
EdF bid too low, says British Energy
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: World Nuclear NewsBritish Energy (BE) said that although it had received a range of bid offers, "none of the proposals put forward so far is above the share price at the close of business on Friday 6…
MHI tools up for surge in construction
Source: World Nuclear NewsMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has announced a major project to increase capacity at its Kobe shipyard, where it will double capacity for large nuclear power plant components. The firm wants to increase its share of…
New president for Women in Nuclear
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: World Nuclear NewsCheryl Boggess was voted president of Women in Nuclear Global (WIN) by the organisation's general assembly during its annual meeting in Marseille, France at the end of May. She takes over from Junko Ogawa of…