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Angra 1 simulator inaugurated
A ceremony has been held to inaugurate the new full-scope simulator for unit 1 of Brazil's Angra nuclear power plant. It is the first simulator in the country for training nuclear operators.
New Nuclear
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Friday, 19 February 2016
Eletronuclear drawn into Brazil corruption probe
The president and CEO of Eletronuclear, Othon Luiz Pinheiro da Silva, has been arrested in connection with construction contracts for Angra 3. It comes as the 16th wave of police action in a wide-ranging investigation of corruption in Brazil.
Corporate
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Wednesday, 29 July 2015
Brazilian AP1000 collaboration for Westinghouse
A memorandum of understanding signed by Westinghouse and Brazil's state-owned Nuclebras Equipamentos Pesados paves the way for the companies to collaborate on the fabrication of AP1000 reactor components in Brazil.
Corporate
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Friday, 19 June 2015
Areva signs equipment contract for Brazil's Angra 3
Areva has signed a contract with the Brazilian utility Eletrobrás Eletronuclear to supply additional mechanical and electrical equipment to unit 3 of the Angra nuclear power plant.
New Nuclear
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Tuesday, 6 January 2015
Simulator 'ready for training' at Angra 1
A new full-scope simulator at unit 1 of Brazil's Angra nuclear power plant has passed final acceptance tests and declared "ready for training." It is expected to be commissioned in June 2015.
New Nuclear
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Thursday, 18 December 2014
Brazil's Angra plant to get domestic fuel
Industrias Nucleares do Brasil will provide enriched uranium for the first time for unit 1 of the country's sole nuclear power plant. Previously, the Resende plant was entirely engaged with foreign companies.
Uranium & Fuel
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Thursday, 6 November 2014
Licence application for Brazilian mine
Mining is expected to begin at Brazil's Engenho uranium deposit next year, according to front-end fuel cycle company Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil. A licence application for the mine is currently before the national regulator.
Uranium & Fuel
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Tuesday, 21 October 2014
BRICS plans energy association in wake of new bank
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to establish a BRICS "energy association" that will include a fuel reserve bank and an energy policy institute.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 21 July 2014
Areva contracted to complete Angra 3
A €1.25 billion ($1.67 billion) contract has been awarded to Areva for the supply of engineering services and components for the Angra 3 reactor under construction in Brazil.
Corporate
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Friday, 8 November 2013
Brazilian office for SNPTC
China's State Nuclear Power Technology Corp (SNPTC) has set up its first South American office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Corporate
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Thursday, 29 August 2013
Bidding reopens on major Angra 3 contracts
Two consortia will now compete for contracts worth BRL3 billion ($1.5 billion) to assemble the nuclear and conventional island of Brazil's Angra 3 after owner Electronuclear re-opened bidding.
New Nuclear
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Friday, 24 May 2013
Twin research reactor contract for Invap
Nuclear technology firm Invap will construct two research reactors, one in Brazil and one in Argentina, under a contract signed with the two countries.
Corporate
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Thursday, 9 May 2013
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A ceremony has been held to inaugurate the new full-scope simulator for unit 1 of Brazil's Angra nuclear power plant. It is the first simulator in the country for training nuclear operators.
A memorandum of understanding signed by Westinghouse and Brazil's state-owned Nuclebras Equipamentos Pesados paves the way for the companies to collaborate on the fabrication of AP1000 reactor components in Brazil.
A new full-scope simulator at unit 1 of Brazil's Angra nuclear power plant has passed final acceptance tests and declared "ready for training." It is expected to be commissioned in June 2015.
Industrias Nucleares do Brasil will provide enriched uranium for the first time for unit 1 of the country's sole nuclear power plant. Previously, the Resende plant was entirely engaged with foreign companies.
A €1.25 billion ($1.67 billion) contract has been awarded to Areva for the supply of engineering services and components for the Angra 3 reactor under construction in Brazil.
China's State Nuclear Power Technology Corp (SNPTC) has set up its first South American office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Two consortia will now compete for contracts worth BRL3 billion ($1.5 billion) to assemble the nuclear and conventional island of Brazil's Angra 3 after owner Electronuclear re-opened bidding.
Nuclear technology firm Invap will construct two research reactors, one in Brazil and one in Argentina, under a contract signed with the two countries.