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Japan seeks outside help for contaminated water
The Japanese government has invited overseas companies and experts to submit technology proposals or advice for helping it resolve ongoing contaminated water issues at the Fukushima Daiichi plant.
Regulation & Safety
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Thursday, 26 September 2013
Abe at Fukushima site
Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe visited the Fukushima Daiichi site yesterday, personally encouraging workers' efforts in the clean-up and decommissioning project. He urged Tepco to forget about restarting two operable reactors there.
Nuclear Policies
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Friday, 20 September 2013
Westinghouse to dismantle Zorita vessel
Westinghouse has been contracted by Spanish nuclear waste management company Enresa to dismantle the reactor pressure vessel of the José Cabrera (Zorita) nuclear power plant which it sold to Spain over 50 years ago.
Waste & Recycling
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Friday, 13 September 2013
UK research facility open for business
The UK has opened a new £20 million ($31 million) facility that aims to deliver world-leading nuclear research and transfer that knowledge to industry.
Corporate
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Friday, 6 September 2013
Demolition of Windscale chimney starts
Work to demolish the 110-metre tall chimney of the first Windscale pile - scene of a fire in 1957 - has begun at the UK's Sellafield site.
Waste & Recycling
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Thursday, 5 September 2013
Government plan for better nuclear communication
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs will set up an international group concerning water issues at Fukushima Daiichi, with one priority being enhanced global communication.
Nuclear Policies
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Thursday, 5 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
Entergy opts to shut Vermont Yankee
The Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant will cease electricity production by the end of next year and will then be decommissioned, Entergy has announced. The company said that continued operation of the plant was "not financially viable."
Corporate
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Tuesday, 27 August 2013
Surge in Sellafield apprenticeships
A record number of young people are to start courses leading to employment at the UK's nuclear fuel cycle centre, Sellafield.
Corporate
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Friday, 23 August 2013
Swiss utilities face waste hike
The Swiss cabinet has proposed a raise in targets for waste and decommissioning funds that would lead to a hike of some 76% in annual utility contributions next year. A consultation is being launched this month.
Waste & Recycling
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Friday, 16 August 2013
Groundwater works intensify at Fukushima
Efforts to pump, control, store and otherwise manage groundwater at the Fukushima Daiichi site stepped up today with the addition of a new borehole and pumping station.
Regulation & Safety
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Thursday, 15 August 2013
Decommissioning institute formed in Japan
Japan has established a new research body which it hopes will bring together international experience in the decommissioning of nuclear power plants. Plans call for the institute to set up a research facility near the damaged Fukushima Daiichi plant.
Waste & Recycling
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Friday, 9 August 2013
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