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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
Designing the Cigéo disposal site
Designing the Cigéo disposal site
Cigeo vision (Andra) 69x48Work is to start on the design of waste handling procedures for Cigéo, France's future underground disposal site for radioactive waste.
Waste & Recycling · Wednesday, 2 July 2014
Areva welcomes new forging press
Areva welcomes new forging press
New press at Areva Creusot Forge 48A new hydraulic forging press has been inaugurated at Areva's Creusot Forge manufacturing site in Burgundy by French prime minister Manuel Valls. It replaces an old press for nuclear forgings at the plant.
Corporate · Monday, 23 June 2014
Alstom chooses GE alliance
Alstom chooses GE alliance
Alstom's board has unanimously recommended its shareholders accept a revised offer for its power and grid businesses from GE that will see Alstom retain a 50% interest in its nuclear steam turbine business. The French state has also agreed to acquire up to 20% of Alstom.
Corporate · Monday, 23 June 2014
New French energy policy to limit nuclear
New French energy policy to limit nuclear
Segolene announces draft energy policy 48France's nuclear generating capacity will be capped at its current level under a long-awaited draft energy policy announced today by energy minister Ségolène Royal.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Siemens, MHI team up for Alstom bid
Siemens, MHI team up for Alstom bid
Siemens and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have launched a joint bid to take over Alstom's energy business, in reaction to a bid by General Electric that is already under discussion.
Corporate · Tuesday, 17 June 2014
G7 names nuclear as energy security asset
G7 names nuclear as energy security asset
The G7 group of industrialised nations has focused on energy security, prioritising low-carbon sources including nuclear power for deployment in an effort to establish resilient low-carbon power systems.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Nuclear bond between France and Japan
Nuclear bond between France and Japan
Abe and Hollande, May 2014 (Elysee) 80x48Nuclear power remains important for France and Japan, the leaders of both countries have affirmed. The nations will cooperate on future reactor technology, while French and Japanese companies pursue commercial nuclear opportunities.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 6 May 2014
Agreements abound at France-China summit
Agreements abound at France-China summit
F_Hollande_Xi_Jinping_(Presidence_de_la_Rep)_48China and France have celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations with the agreements to continue the two countries' long-term strategic nuclear energy partnership.
Corporate · Thursday, 27 March 2014
EDF's emergency response force in place
EDF's emergency response force in place
FARN exercise at St Alban 48All four of EDF's regional nuclear emergency bases are now in full operation. Proposed following the Fukushima accident, these will be capable of rapidly responding to a serious accident at any French nuclear power plant.
Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Areva plans commercial lead-212 plant
Areva plans commercial lead-212 plant
Areva has announced the selection of Caen in northwest France as the location for its planned industrial-scale lead-212 production facility. Clinical trials for using the radioisotope for cancer treatment are underway.
Regulation & Safety · Tuesday, 18 February 2014
UK AGRs record highest output in eight years
UK AGRs record highest output in eight years
Generation from EDF's French fleet remained stable in 2013, while its UK units achieved their highest output in eight years. The company looks forward to longer generation from its AGR units in the UK.
Corporate · Friday, 14 February 2014
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