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Crunch time for the EU
Crunch time for the EU
With the average age of European Union (EU) nuclear plants now at around 30 years, bringing enough new capacity online to match that lost through the closure of old nuclear plants will present a major challenge, writes Stephen Tarlton.
Podcasts & Features · Tuesday, 12 August 2014
Rožná uranium mine closing in 2017
Rožná uranium mine closing in 2017
The Rožná uranium mine in the Czech Republic will continue operations until mid-2017, Czech Republic minister of commerce and industry Jan Mladek said during a visit to the mine in Dolni Rozinka last week.
Uranium & Fuel · Tuesday, 12 August 2014
Converdyn down but not out in barter battle
Converdyn down but not out in barter battle
UPDATED Converdyn says it will press on with a legal challenge against the Department of Energy after a federal judge this week denied a temporary injunction to stop the department's uranium barter program. Converdyn is the USA's sole uranium conversion company.
Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 31 July 2014
US nuclear firms urge Ex-Im Bank renewal
US nuclear firms urge Ex-Im Bank renewal
US nuclear power companies argue they will lose business to rivals from other countries, including Russia and China, if Congress decides against reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 30 July 2014
Reactor restarts would aid Japanese recovery
Reactor restarts would aid Japanese recovery
The prompt restart of Japan's nuclear power reactors would have "big advantages" for the country's economy and environment, according estimates by the Institute of Energy Economics of Japan.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 28 July 2014
US Senate adopts Vietnam agreement
US Senate adopts Vietnam agreement
The US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has passed legislation approving a 123 agreement on nuclear cooperation with Vietnam.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 28 July 2014
BRICS plans energy association in wake of new bank
BRICS plans energy association in wake of new bank
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to establish a BRICS "energy association" that will include a fuel reserve bank and an energy policy institute.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 21 July 2014
Belgian court rejects nuclear tax complaint
Belgian court rejects nuclear tax complaint
Electrabel said it will reconsider the future of its nuclear activities in Belgium after the Constitutional Court dismissed an appeal over the tax levied on nuclear power operators in 2012 by the Belgian government.
Corporate · Friday, 18 July 2014
Funds approved for stalled US federal projects
Funds approved for stalled US federal projects
Funding for licensing of the Yucca Mountain repository and for construction of the MOX plant are included in the fiscal 2015 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act. The bill has been approved by the US House of Representatives but awaits final approval by the Senate.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 15 July 2014
Energoatom welcomes choice of vendor
Energoatom welcomes choice of vendor
Ukraine’s cabinet of ministers has a "completely new attitude" towards nuclear power and supports the idea of building new reactors using technology "of Western design", Energoatom President Yuri Nedashkovskiy has said.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 14 July 2014
India allocates funds for nuclear
India allocates funds for nuclear
The Indian government has announced an increase of almost 27% in its budget for atomic research and nuclear power for the latest fiscal year. Investment in nuclear-related public enterprises has also significantly increased.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 11 July 2014
Ten nations petition Brussels for nuclear
Ten nations petition Brussels for nuclear
The Czech government has expressed the common view of ten European countries in favour of nuclear power in a letter to the European Commission.
Podcasts & Features · Friday, 4 July 2014
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