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Licence extension for Callaway
Ameren's Callaway nuclear power plant can look forward to an additional 20 years of operation after the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission renewed the pressurized water reactor's operating licence.
Regulation & Safety
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Monday, 9 March 2015
Request to operate Forsmark 2 at increased power
Forsmark Group AB has applied to the Swedish nuclear regulator to operate permanently unit 2 of the Forsmark nuclear power plant at a higher power level. The unit has been in trial operation for the past two years following a 12% power uprate.
Regulation & Safety
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Friday, 6 March 2015
Wolsong 1 cleared for continued operation
South Korea's nuclear safety regulator has approved a seven-year licence extension for the refurbished and uprated Wolsong 1 pressurized heavy water reactor. The unit has been offline for two years while discussions continued on renewing its licence.
Regulation & Safety
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Friday, 27 February 2015
Grid connection for South Korean reactor
The second unit of the Shin Wolsong plant was connected to the power grid today following the successful completion of commissioning tests, plant owner Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power announced.
New Nuclear
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Thursday, 26 February 2015
Atucha 2 reaches 100% rated power
The second unit of the Atucha nuclear power plant in Argentina today reached 100% of its rated power, completing an increase in the share of nuclear power in the country's electricity mix from 7% to 10%.
New Nuclear
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Thursday, 19 February 2015
Russia, Hungary to cooperate in nuclear staff training
Russia and Hungary have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the training of nuclear energy personnel.
Nuclear Policies
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Wednesday, 18 February 2015
CASI venture opens in China
A joint venture between France's Areva and China's Central Nuclear Control System Engineering Co has officially opened in Beijing. The new company - Areva Nuclear Safety Instrument Control Engineering Co (CASI) - will supply digital control systems for nuclear power plants.
Corporate
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Tuesday, 17 February 2015
Further flaws found in Belgian reactor vessels
Additional inspections at Electrabel's Doel 3 and Tihange 2 power reactors have revealed more extensive flaking within their reactor pressure vessels than previously identified, the Belgian regulator has announced.
Regulation & Safety
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Tuesday, 17 February 2015
Watts Bar 2 gets licensing nod from NRC committee
The Tennessee Valley Authority has reached a "critical regulatory step" towards the start up of the USA's first new nuclear power reactor in 20 years.
New Nuclear
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Monday, 16 February 2015
Wolsong 1 awaits decision
South Korea's Wolsong 1 power reactor continues to await permission to restart. The refurbished and uprated unit has laid dormant for two years while discussions continue on renewing its licence.
Regulation & Safety
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Monday, 16 February 2015
Fluor contracted to Diablo Canyon
Fluor is to provide operations and maintenance services to the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in California under a five-year contract with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). Meanwhile PG&E has taken steps to address a potential gap in emergency procedures at the plant.
Corporate
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Friday, 13 February 2015
Two more Japanese reactors approach restart
Two units at the Takahama nuclear power plant have moved one step closer to restarting following final approval by the Japanese regulator of changes in the reactor installations. They become the third and fourth reactors in Japan to gain such permission.
Regulation & Safety
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Thursday, 12 February 2015
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Ameren's Callaway nuclear power plant can look forward to an additional 20 years of operation after the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission renewed the pressurized water reactor's operating licence.
Forsmark Group AB has applied to the Swedish nuclear regulator to operate permanently unit 2 of the Forsmark nuclear power plant at a higher power level. The unit has been in trial operation for the past two years following a 12% power uprate.%2048.jpg "Wolsong (Konicof) 48")
South Korea's nuclear safety regulator has approved a seven-year licence extension for the refurbished and uprated Wolsong 1 pressurized heavy water reactor. The unit has been offline for two years while discussions continued on renewing its licence.
The second unit of the Shin Wolsong plant was connected to the power grid today following the successful completion of commissioning tests, plant owner Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power announced.
Russia and Hungary have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the training of nuclear energy personnel.
A joint venture between France's Areva and China's Central Nuclear Control System Engineering Co has officially opened in Beijing. The new company - Areva Nuclear Safety Instrument Control Engineering Co (CASI) - will supply digital control systems for nuclear power plants. 48.jpg "Wolsong (Konicof) 48")
South Korea's Wolsong 1 power reactor continues to await permission to restart. The refurbished and uprated unit has laid dormant for two years while discussions continue on renewing its licence.
Two units at the Takahama nuclear power plant have moved one step closer to restarting following final approval by the Japanese regulator of changes in the reactor installations. They become the third and fourth reactors in Japan to gain such permission.