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Exelon moves to close Clinton and Quad Cities plants
Exelon announced today it will move forward with the early retirements of two nuclear power plants in Illinois - Clinton and Quad Cities - due to a lack of progress on the US state's energy policy.
Corporate
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Thursday, 2 June 2016
IEA advises rethink on Belgian phase-out policy
Belgium should reconsider its nuclear energy phase-out policy, the International Energy Agency has suggested following a review of the country's overall energy policy. Belgium should adopt a national long-term energy strategy "without delay" in order to decarbonize the economy while ensuring security of supply and affordability of energy, it said.
Nuclear Policies
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Friday, 20 May 2016
NDA awards contracts to support decommissioning research
Research and development framework contracts worth up to £12 million ($17 million) have been awarded to a series of consortia involving over 70 organizations by the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
Waste & Recycling
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Wednesday, 11 May 2016
Progress on US legacy cleanup
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Defense have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining their respective roles in the cleanup of radium and other unlicensed radioactive materials at military sites. Meanwhile, workers at the Y-12 National Security Complex have completed a project to remove over 2000 containers of legacy wastes two years ahead of schedule.
Waste & Recycling
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Tuesday, 10 May 2016
Decommissioning plan submitted for Shimane 1
Chugoku Electric Power Company has submitted an overview of its decommissioning plan for unit 1 of the Shimane nuclear power plant in Japan's Shimane prefecture to the country's nuclear regulator. The company expects dismantling of the plant to take 30 years to complete.
Waste & Recycling
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Friday, 6 May 2016
ERA completes strategic review
Following a strategic review of its business, Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) has said it will prioritize the rehabilitation of the Ranger project area and the processing of stockpiled ore while keeping open the option of future development of Ranger 3 Deeps.
Uranium & Fuel
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Wednesday, 4 May 2016
Swedish regulator makes significant progress, says IAEA
Sweden has made "significant improvements in its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety", an International Atomic Energy Agency peer review mission has concluded. However, it warned of potential new challenges ahead.
Regulation & Safety
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Tuesday, 3 May 2016
Proposal for financing German nuclear phase-out
The commission reviewing the financing of Germany's nuclear phase-out has recommended to the government that the reactor owners pay some EUR23.3 billion ($26.4 billion) into a state-owned fund for decommissioning of the plants and managing radioactive waste.
Waste & Recycling
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Thursday, 28 April 2016
International support for rehabilitation of Chernobyl site
A crucial project at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant can now proceed to its final stages thanks to additional pledges by the international donor community at a conference in Kiev yesterday. On the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl accident, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and President of the European Council Donald Tusk held talks by telephone during which Tusk underlined the EU's "comprehensive support" to Ukraine in overcoming the consequences of the disaster.
Waste & Recycling
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Wednesday, 27 April 2016
French and Russian nuclear utilities extend collaboration
French utility EDF has signed an agreement to extend its cooperation with Rosenergoatom, the operator of Russia's civil nuclear power plants. The companies will cooperate in reactor operations, decommissioning and waste management.
Corporate
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Tuesday, 26 April 2016
Studsvik, Kobe Steel team up for Japanese waste management
Sweden's Studsvik and Kobe Steel of Japan have agreed to extend their existing cooperation by forming a joint venture to provide radioactive waste management solutions to the Japanese nuclear industry.
Waste & Recycling
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Monday, 25 April 2016
EU increases Chernobyl funding on eve of anniversary
The European Commission today pledged to the Nuclear Safety Account fund the largest part of the €45 million ($51 million) expected from the G7 and the Commission in addition to the existing support. This fund supports in particular the safe decommissioning of units 1 to 3 of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Waste & Recycling
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Monday, 25 April 2016
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