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Modifications required to EdF reactors
Source: World Nuclear NewsElectricite de France (EdF) has found a generic design defect on 14 of its nuclear power reactors. The utility must make repairs in order to "completely guarantee" safety in an earthquake. …
Cars to drive growth in electricity
Source: World Nuclear NewsElectric cars will be mass-marketed globally from 2012, according to Nissan's mid-term business plan. The car firm's projections suggest a future of dramatically increased off-peak electricity demand and use of nuclear power. …
Belgian minister disputes agreement with Electrabel
Source: World Nuclear NewsElectrabel said that it is still in talks with the Belgian government over a planned levy on nuclear power plant operators. The government wants nuclear plant operators in Belgium – predominantly Electrabel – to contribute…
Teledyne Brown to supply American Centrifuge service modules
Source: World Nuclear NewsTeledyne Brown Engineering has been awarded a $92 million contract by Usec to manufacture gas centrifuge service modules for its American Centrifuge uranium enrichment program. …
Britain, France: Use nuclear to offset oil prices
Topics: Policy & RegulationSource: World Nuclear News[Energy Daily, 27 May; BBC, 28 May] The prime ministers of Britain and France have both called for increases in nuclear power generation as a response to record oil prices. While speaking to the oil…
Power Machines awarded $1.7 billion contract
Source: World Nuclear NewsRussian power plant equipment company Power Machines has signed a contract for the supply of basic power equipment for the second phases of both the Novovoronezh and Leningrad nuclear power plant. …
South Korea's nuclear power independence
Source: World Nuclear NewsWith the completion of a man-machine interface system, South Korea is now able to manufacture nuclear power plants fully independently. Firms from the country could shortly begin to take part in the global reactor market.…
Russia delivers fuel for India's Kudankulam plant
Source: World Nuclear NewsThe first consignment of fuel from Russia for unit one of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu, India, was delivered on 25 May. The plant – consisting of two 1000 MWe VVER reactors…
Russia and China sign enrichment plant agreement
Source: World Nuclear NewsDuring a state visit to China, Russian officials have signed a $1 billion agreement regarding technical assistance for an enrichment plant and supplies of Russian-enriched uranium to China. …
Europe considers its nuclear future
Topics: Policy & RegulationSource: World Nuclear NewsA top-level European forum on the risks and benefits of nuclear energy has heard repeated calls for harmonised standards for the 150 nuclear power reactors across the group of 27 nations. …
Suez exits from bidding for British Energy
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: World Nuclear NewsFrench utility Suez announced that it has ended talks with British Energy (BE) about a potential offer for the UK company. Suez said, "As previously indicated, the completion of the merger with Gaz de France…
Italian government set to reintroduce nuclear energy
Source: World Nuclear NewsThe newly-elected Italian government is planning a new generation of nuclear power plants, the minister of economic development Claudio Scajola told a meeting of the Italian employers' association, Confindustria. …
Colorado tightens uranium mining laws
Source: World Nuclear NewsA new Land and Water Stewardship Act of 2008 has been passed in Colorado to tighten up control of in-situ leach (ISL) mining in the state. It is particularly addressing concerns about the proposed Centennial…
US awards waste contract; Progress wins back costs
Source: World Nuclear NewsProgress Energy has been awarded $82.8 million to cover used fuel management costs incurred as a result of the government's failure to provide used fuel management. Meanwhile, contracts have been awarded for waste storage canisters…
Chemical industry needs nuclear
Source: World Nuclear NewsChemical industry leaders on both sides of the Atlantic agree that nuclear energy is vital for the future of the processes behind the building blocks of the goods and services we all take for granted.…
Toshiba expects 33 reactor orders by 2015
Source: World Nuclear NewsJapan's Toshiba Corporation expects orders for at least 33 nuclear power reactors by 2015, and plans to expand all its nuclear businesses over the period to 2020, according to the company's president. …
Uranium One suspends Honeymoon development
Source: World Nuclear NewsUranium One announced that it will suspend development of its Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia. Whilst announcing financial results and production figures for the first quarter of 2008, Uranium One said it "remains focused…
Security alert at Swedish nuclear power plant
Source: World Nuclear NewsTwo welders working as contractors at the Oskarshamn nuclear power plant in Sweden are being questioned by police following the discovery of traces of explosives on one of the men's bag. The traces of explosives…
Lithuania's LEO roars ahead
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: World Nuclear NewsThe Lithuanian Electricity Organization (LEO LT), a holding company set up to invest in Lithuania's next nuclear power plant and international energy infrastructure, has formally begun operations. …
Sources 'made safe' in Sichuan
Topics: Safety & EnvironmentSource: World Nuclear News[Xinhua News Agency, Associated Press, 19 May] Chinese news sources reported that 32 radioactive sources buried in buildings collapsed in the wake of the Sichuan earthquake have been safely cordoned off, with all but two…