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First nuclear plant visit for Perry
First nuclear plant visit for Perry
Nuclear is one of the USA's most reliable - and cleanest - sources of baseload power, Rick Perry said on his first visit to a nuclear power plant since becoming Secretary of Energy in 2017.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 3 August 2018
Vermont Yankee used fuel transfer complete
Vermont Yankee used fuel transfer complete
The transfer of all the used fuel from the storage pool at Entergy Corporation's shut-down Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant to an on-site dry storage facility has been completed.
Waste & Recycling · Friday, 3 August 2018
Wolf Creek selects Orano for dry storage services
Wolf Creek selects Orano for dry storage services
Orano TN will design, construct and commission an interim used fuel storage facility at the Wolf Creek nuclear power plant in Kansas, USA, under a contract signed with the plant's operator.
Waste & Recycling · Friday, 3 August 2018
Westinghouse emerges from Chapter 11
Westinghouse emerges from Chapter 11
Brookfield has completed its purchase of Westinghouse Electric Company from Japan's Toshiba Corp, marking Westinghouse's exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as a restructured company.
Corporate · Thursday, 2 August 2018
Connecticut regulators revise zero-carbon RFP
Connecticut regulators revise zero-carbon RFP
Dominion Energy has welcomed a decision by Connecticut regulators to redefine the "at risk" time period in its request for proposals for zero carbon resources, issued on 31 July.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 2 August 2018
Oyster Creek sale speeds decommissioning
Oyster Creek sale speeds decommissioning
Holtec International is to purchase the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant from Exelon, the companies have announced. Comprehensive Decommissioning International will be responsible for decommissioning the plant.
 
Corporate · Tuesday, 31 July 2018
Opportunities from Halden closure discussed
Opportunities from Halden closure discussed
The US Department of Energy earlier this month organised a two-day workshop to discuss the collaborative opportunities created by the permanent shutdown of the Halden nuclear fuel and materials testing reactor in Norway.
Corporate · Monday, 30 July 2018
Iowa nuclear plant to close in 2020
Iowa nuclear plant to close in 2020
The single-unit Duane Arnold nuclear power plant is to close in late 2020 after utility Alliant Energy and owner NextEra Energy Resources agreed to shorten their existing power purchase agreement for the plant.
Corporate · Monday, 30 July 2018
India says French and US vendor talks ongoing
India says French and US vendor talks ongoing
India is in active talks with French and US companies on projects to build new nuclear power plants at Jaitapur and Kovvada, the country's minister of state, Jitendra Singh, has confirmed to parliament.
New Nuclear · Monday, 23 July 2018
Funding for US advanced nuclear technology projects
Funding for US advanced nuclear technology projects
The US Department of Energy has selected nine projects to receive almost USD20 million in funding for cost-shared research and development for advanced nuclear technologies.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 11 July 2018
Think-tanks call for states to adopt Clean Energy Standards
Think-tanks call for states to adopt Clean Energy Standards
US states could set far more ambitious decarbonisation targets according to a new joint report by the Breakthrough Institute and Third Way think-tanks.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 6 July 2018
NEI issues guidelines for regulatory interactions
NEI issues guidelines for regulatory interactions
A regulatory engagement plan will help reactor developers' early interactions with NRC staff and can reduce regulatory uncertainty and add predictability to licensing advanced technologies, the NEI said.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 6 July 2018
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