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France, India committed to Jaitapur project
France, India committed to Jaitapur project
Hollande, Singh February 2013 48Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh stated that he and France's President Francois Hollande remain committed to constructing six EPR units at Jaitapur.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 14 February 2013
Funding key to Tepco's future
Funding key to Tepco's future
Costs related to clean-up efforts of low-level waste from the Fukushima accident could double the previous liability estimate, Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) suggested. The utility is seeking additional government funds to help meet these costs.
Corporate · Thursday, 8 November 2012
UAE's nuclear liability law
UAE's nuclear liability law

UAE law announcement (FANR)_48

Civil liability for damages from any nuclear accident in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will lie solely with the operator of the nuclear facility concerned, under a newly announced law on nuclear liability drafted in line with international standards.

Regulation & Safety · Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Tepco gets government bail-out
Tepco gets government bail-out
The Japanese government has approved amendments to Tokyo Electric Power Company's (Tepco's) ten-year special business plan which effectively puts it, at least temporarily, under state control.
Corporate · Thursday, 10 May 2012
UK boosts nuclear liabilities
UK boosts nuclear liabilities
The UK government is to substantially increase the third party liabilities of nuclear plant operators in the event of an accident, bringing them into line with previously agreed amendments to the Paris and Brussels conventions.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 2 April 2012
New Indian nuclear liability rules
New Indian nuclear liability rules

New rules published on 11 November have clarified the amounts that nuclear material and equipment suppliers may find themselves liable for in the case of a serious accident at an Indian nuclear power plant.

Nuclear Policies · Friday, 18 November 2011
Japan, France consider nuclear power costs
Japan, France consider nuclear power costs
The cost of generating electricity with nuclear power plants could rise by as much as ¥1.60 ($0.02) per kilowatt-hour if the risk of a serious accident is factored in, according to the Japan Atomic Energy Commission. Meanwhile, a French utility group has warned that cutting France's dependency on nuclear energy would be an expensive option.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 8 November 2011
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