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Exchange trip for nuclear industry heads
Exchange trip for nuclear industry heads
American chief nuclear officers have completed a week-long technical visit to Japan, learning from their counterparts' experiences of the Fukushima accident and recovery.
Regulation & Safety · Monday, 16 September 2013
Uranium supply and demand in balance for now
Uranium supply and demand in balance for now
Sashi Davies (WNA)_48World nuclear capacity is set to continue to grow, but the supply of uranium should meet predicted demand for the next several years according to the latest World Nuclear Association report on the nuclear fuel market.
Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 12 September 2013
Government plan for better nuclear communication
Government plan for better nuclear communication
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs will set up an international group concerning water issues at Fukushima Daiichi, with one priority being enhanced global communication.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 5 September 2013
WENRA recommends reactor vessel checks
WENRA recommends reactor vessel checks
Standardized reviews of all European reactor pressure vessels have been recommended by the Western European Nuclear Regulators Association (WENRA). The call follows the discovery of inclusions at two Belgian units last year, both of which have since restarted.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 30 August 2013
Mississippi futuregazing at waste facility
Mississippi futuregazing at waste facility
A Mississippi business group has formally urged the state's senate to consider establishing a dedicated management centre to provide interim storage for used nuclear fuel, with a longer-term view to recycling and even final disposal.
Waste & Recycling · Tuesday, 27 August 2013
Swiss utilities face waste hike
Swiss utilities face waste hike
The Swiss cabinet has proposed a raise in targets for waste and decommissioning funds that would lead to a hike of some 76% in annual utility contributions next year. A consultation is being launched this month.
Waste & Recycling · Friday, 16 August 2013
Decommissioning institute formed in Japan
Decommissioning institute formed in Japan
Japan has established a new research body which it hopes will bring together international experience in the decommissioning of nuclear power plants. Plans call for the institute to set up a research facility near the damaged Fukushima Daiichi plant.
Waste & Recycling · Friday, 9 August 2013
Climate targets blown in Japan
Climate targets blown in Japan
Government buildings, Tokyo (Guwashi999) 82x48Carbon dioxide intensity from Japan's electricity industry climbed again in FY2012, reaching levels 39% greater than when the country's nuclear reactors were operating normally, and taking the sector far beyond climate targets.
Energy & Environment · Thursday, 1 August 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
Incentives for nuclear communities
Incentives for nuclear communities
Financial incentives are on offer to British communities hosting new nuclear power plants, in common with measures to encourage new wind farms and shale gas development. Plans from the government were warmly welcomed today.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 17 July 2013
EU expands ambitions for regulatory role
EU expands ambitions for regulatory role
The European Commission proposed today that European Union (EU) member states repeat comprehensive stress test safety checks at their nuclear plants every six years and ensure that radioactive releases in any accident are "practically eliminated."
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 13 June 2013
Industry calls for decarbonisation focus
Industry calls for decarbonisation focus
Europe faces a "lost decade" in low carbon development, the continent's electricity industry association Eurelectric has warned, due to signals that detract from the ultimate goals of energy policy.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 15 May 2013
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