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Charli cleans up at Creys-Malville
A laser-toting robot called Charli has been deployed inside the reactor vessel of the Superphénix fast neutron reactor to carry out pipe-cutting operations in a world first for reactor decommissioning.
Corporate
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Thursday, 5 December 2013
Borssele MOX fuel under production
Areva has begun producing mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel for use in the Borssele nuclear power plant in the Netherlands. It will mark the country's first use of such fuel.
Uranium & Fuel
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Monday, 4 November 2013
Largest European Iter contract so far
A Franco-German consortium has been awarded a contract for the supply of climatic, mechanical and electrical systems at thirteen buildings, including the Tokamak complex, at the Iter fusion reactor project.
New Nuclear
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Friday, 1 November 2013
Hostage relief for Areva
French nationals from Areva and contractor Vinci have been released after three years in captivity. They were kidnapped by Islamic militants near the Arlit uranium deposit in Niger.
Corporate
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Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Flamanville EPR vessel delivered
The reactor vessel for Flamanville 3, France's first EPR, has been delivered to the construction site. The unit is scheduled to operate from 2016.
New Nuclear
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Monday, 7 October 2013
Nuclear to fund French energy transition
Revenue earned by France's existing nuclear power plants will be earmarked to fund the country's move to an energy mix featuring more renewables, Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault has said.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 23 September 2013
French PWR passes decommissioning milestone
French nuclear company Areva is celebrating the completion of work to remove radioactive material from major parts at the Chooz A nuclear power plant in a first of a kind project.
Waste & Recycling
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Monday, 2 September 2013
Initiative for global liability
The prospect of a worldwide regime to give compensation in case of a nuclear accident with cross-border impacts may be more feasible with cooperation from France and the USA.
Nuclear Policies
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Friday, 30 August 2013
Ten more years for Bugey 4
Bugey 4 has successfully completed a major periodic safety review, making it the fifth reactor that French nuclear safety regulators have approved for operation to the age of 40.
Regulation & Safety
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Wednesday, 31 July 2013
Options open as French debate closes
France's eight-month energy debate has drawn to a close. A summary of its findings will be presented in September to inform future government policy with one prime question being nuclear power's future role.
Nuclear Policies
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Friday, 19 July 2013
Dome in place at Flamanville EPR
The construction of France's first EPR reached a milestone today with the setting of the dome atop its reactor building. Flamanville 3 is scheduled to operate from 2016.
New Nuclear
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Tuesday, 16 July 2013
France to train Saudi nuclear workers
French nuclear giants Areva and EDF are to help train workers for Saudi Arabia's planned nuclear power industry.
New Nuclear
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Monday, 15 July 2013
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A laser-toting robot called Charli has been deployed inside the reactor vessel of the Superphénix fast neutron reactor to carry out pipe-cutting operations in a world first for reactor decommissioning.
French nationals from Areva and contractor Vinci have been released after three years in captivity. They were kidnapped by Islamic militants near the Arlit uranium deposit in Niger.
The reactor vessel for Flamanville 3, France's first EPR, has been delivered to the construction site. The unit is scheduled to operate from 2016.
Revenue earned by France's existing nuclear power plants will be earmarked to fund the country's move to an energy mix featuring more renewables, Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault has said. 
Bugey 4 has successfully completed a major periodic safety review, making it the fifth reactor that French nuclear safety regulators have approved for operation to the age of 40._64x48.jpg "Philippe Martin, July 2013 (Arnaud Bouissou - MEDDE) 64x48")
France's eight-month energy debate has drawn to a close. A summary of its findings will be presented in September to inform future government policy with one prime question being nuclear power's future role.
The construction of France's first EPR reached a milestone today with the setting of the dome atop its reactor building. Flamanville 3 is scheduled to operate from 2016.