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Rolls-Royce backs NuScale SMR
Rolls-Royce backs NuScale SMR
NuScale SMR 48UK-based engineering company Rolls-Royce is adding its support to NuScale Power's submission for US federal funds to help build and commercialize its small modular reactor (SMR).
New Nuclear · Friday, 2 August 2013
Levy nuclear plant project shelved
Levy nuclear plant project shelved
Duke Energy has dropped plans to build two new reactors at the greenfield Levy site in Florida blaming regulatory uncertainty. It is the second time in recent months that Duke has shelved a nuclear project.
New Nuclear · Friday, 2 August 2013
Three-year delay in Lee licensing
Three-year delay in Lee licensing
A decision on Duke Energy's application to build the proposed William States Lee nuclear power plant could be delayed by three years, the US regulator has stated.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 1 August 2013
EDF dividend from US consolidation
EDF dividend from US consolidation
Nine Mile Point (Exelon)_48Three US nuclear plants co-owned by EDF and Constellation Energy Nuclear Group are to be integrated into Exelon's nuclear fleet under a newly announced agreement that will see the French company receive a $400 million dividend.
Corporate · Tuesday, 30 July 2013
Fuel cycle roundup #12
Fuel cycle roundup #12

• Areva fuels Swiss plant
• Kepco makes uranium commitment
• Russian enrichment plant gets extension

Uranium & Fuel · Monday, 29 July 2013
Paying the price for SONGS closure
Paying the price for SONGS closure
SONGS at night (SCE)_48As the final fuel is removed from the San Onofre nuclear power plant, California has seen a marked increase in wholesale power prices as a result of the premature closure of the two-unit power station.
Corporate · Thursday, 25 July 2013
US business in joint plea on nuclear trade
US business in joint plea on nuclear trade
Three US business associations have directly asked the US administration to adopt a more assertive approach to fostering international nuclear trade, urging expedited conclusion of bilateral cooperation agreements and a "pragmatic" approach to uranium enrichment and reprocessing.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 23 July 2013
SCE claim rails against Mitsubishi
SCE claim rails against Mitsubishi
Southern California Edison (SCE) claims that Mitsubishi's failure to repair or replace the defective replacement steam generators it supplied led to the premature closure of the San Onofre nuclear power plant. The utility has started proceedings for claiming damages.
Corporate · Friday, 19 July 2013
US nuclear liability premiums adjusted
US nuclear liability premiums adjusted
The cost to US power companies of covering insurance liability for potential nuclear accidents has risen by 8%. The new rates were set by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to take account of inflation.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 15 July 2013
Fuel cycle roundup #10
Fuel cycle roundup #10
• Path mapped for Temrezli
• Early days for Nueltin Lake
• Ur-Energy agrees uranium sales
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 5 July 2013
Upgraded Metropolis cleared for restart
Upgraded Metropolis cleared for restart
Honeywell has been given regulatory approval to resume full operation of its Metropolis uranium conversion plant in Illinois. The plant, which had been idle for over a year, will be restarted by mid-July.
Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 3 July 2013
SMR developers reapply for federal funds
SMR developers reapply for federal funds
UPDATED The three small modular reactor (SMR) developers that missed out in the first round of US Department of Energy funding have all applied for the second round. Hybrid Power Technologies has also applied.
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 2 July 2013
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