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Swedish plants look to 60 years

Corporate

23 May 2013

Ringhals (Annika Örnborg)_48Vattenfall has announced it is planning to operate its newest nuclear units at Forsmark and Ringhals for up to 60 years thanks to an extensive upgrade program.

Dialogue on replacement Ringhals units

New Nuclear

31 January 2013

Ringhals residents visit 48Swedish utility Vattenfall will meet with officials from the municipality of Varberg, where the Ringhals nuclear power plant is located, for initial discussions on the potential construction of new reactors there.

Sigrid takes to the water

New Nuclear

29 October 2012

Sigrid launch 48The hull of SKB's new ship for transporting used nuclear fuel and radioactive waste has been launched. Once outfitted, the M/S Sigrid is set to enter service in 2013, serving as a linchpin in Sweden's nuclear infrastructure.

Fuel cycle roundup #5

Exploration and Nuclear Fuel

07 February 2013

• Areva partners Aura for Häggån
• More Karoo uranium
• Phoenix resource update
• More in Cauldron's pot 
• Hall of Fame welcomes Grandey

Backup issues put Swedish units out of action

Corporate

14 December 2012

Oskarshamn (OKG)_48Concerns over diesel backup generators have forced two of OKG's three units at Oskarshamn off line as Sweden prepares for the coldest months of the year. Oskarshamn 1 is likely to remain off line until mid-January.

Vattenfall focuses on nuclear, renewables

Corporate

19 September 2012

Swedish utility Vattenfall has announced a reorganization of its business structure, with a focus on nuclear and renewable energy. The creation of a dedicated business division will give nuclear "the special focus it requires."