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Areva, EDF team up with Saudis
Areva, EDF team up with Saudis
A series of agreements aimed at supporting Saudi Arabia's nuclear energy program have been signed by France's EDF and Areva with Saudi organizations. The agreements will help develop the country's supply chain and workforce.
Corporate · Monday, 6 January 2014
Indian research centre takes shape
Indian research centre takes shape
CGNEP building 48A ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction of the Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership near Delhi, India. The centre will support international cooperation in nuclear energy applications.
New Nuclear · Friday, 3 January 2014
Consortium established to build Alfred
Consortium established to build Alfred
ALFRED cutaway 48A consortium has been formally set up for the construction of a demonstration lead-cooled fast reactor in Romania. The Advanced Lead Fast Reactor European Demonstrator (Alfred) is being developed under an EU initiative.
New Nuclear · Friday, 20 December 2013
Japan looks to ratify liability accord
Japan looks to ratify liability accord
Japan intends to introduce legislation to ratify the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (CSC). Japan's ratification of the CSC will bring the international convention on liability into force.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 13 December 2013
Megatons to Megawatts program concludes
Megatons to Megawatts program concludes
The arrival of the final shipment of low-enriched uranium from Russia to the USA marks the successful completion of the Megatons to Megawatts program to downblend weapons-grade uranium.
Uranium & Fuel · Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Loan guarantee for Wylfa Newydd project
Loan guarantee for Wylfa Newydd project
The UK government has signed a cooperation agreement with Hitachi and Horizon Nuclear Power "to promote external financing" for the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power plant.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Europe plans for emergency communication
Europe plans for emergency communication
EU nuclear energy countries 62x48A project backed by 43 organisations is preparing Europe to react and communicate effectively in case of a nuclear emergency, drawing on the lessons of the Fukushima accident.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 29 November 2013
First steps agreed on Iranian enrichment
First steps agreed on Iranian enrichment
Rouhani press conf (Iranian Presidency)_48Iran is to limit its uranium enrichment activities in return for some easing of economic sanctions. The new agreement with the P5+1 countries is seen as a significant step towards a long-term comprehensive solution.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 25 November 2013
Improved nuclear links with China
Improved nuclear links with China
International cooperation on nuclear energy has grown through a declaration by China and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency that foresees a range of areas for joint work.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 18 November 2013
Canada, Kazakhstan sign up to cooperate
Canada, Kazakhstan sign up to cooperate
Canada-Kazakhstan signing 48Canada and Kazakhstan - the top two uranium producing countries in the world - have signed a nuclear cooperation agreement, four years after agreeing the text of it.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 14 November 2013
Breakthrough in Iran talks
Breakthrough in Iran talks
Iran has said it will cooperate on resolving "all outstanding issues" that the International Atomic Energy Agency has concerning its nuclear program. Access is to be granted to heavy water facilities and the Gachin uranium mine.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 11 November 2013
Cameco welcomes EU-Canada trade deal
Cameco welcomes EU-Canada trade deal
The prospect of eased restrictions on European investment in Canada's uranium industry has been given a cautious welcome by Canadian uranium company Cameco.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 7 November 2013
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