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Further cracking found at Davis-Besse
Further cracking found at Davis-Besse
Inspections have identified three previously undetected cracks in the concrete shield building of the Davis-Besse nuclear power plant in Ohio, as well as some growth in cracks discovered in 2011. These are not considered to effect the plant's safety.
Corporate · Monday, 23 September 2013
Two simulators for South Africa
Two simulators for South Africa
South Africa's Koeberg nuclear power plant can now boast two state-of-the-art operator training simulators with the commissioning of a second facility. Major refurbishment work has also been completed on Koeberg's first simulator.

Corporate · Tuesday, 17 September 2013
Areva, EDF extend Polish supplier network
Areva, EDF extend Polish supplier network
Areva and EDF have signed cooperation agreements with four Polish companies to bolster their local supply chain in the country. Areva's EPR is one of four reactor designs under consideration for Poland's first nuclear power plant.
Corporate · Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Rotor replacements for Bruce units
Rotor replacements for Bruce units
Bruce Power is investing CAD430 million ($416 million) in replacing the turbine generator rotors at the recently refurbished units 2 and 3 of the Bruce A nuclear power plant in Ontario.
Corporate · Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Olympian effort for nuclear build
Olympian effort for nuclear build
The chairman of Britain's Olympic Delivery Authority has suggested that a similar body could be set up to construct nuclear power plants before selling them to the private sector.
Corporate · Monday, 9 September 2013
UK research facility open for business
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 · Friday, 6 September 2013
Yangjiang nuclear investment on hold
Yangjiang nuclear investment on hold
Plans by Hong Kong utility China Light and Power to take a 17% stake in the six-reactor Yangjiang nuclear power plant have been halted by regulatory delays and an investment review by project leader China General Nuclear.
Corporate · Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Outage services contract for Areva
Outage services contract for Areva
Areva will provide outage services to the Salem and Hope Creek nuclear power plants in New Jersey under a long-term contract awarded by PSEG Nuclear.
Corporate · Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Brazilian office for SNPTC
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 · Thursday, 29 August 2013
Contracts for St Lucie simulator upgrade
Contracts for St Lucie simulator upgrade
L3-MAPPS will upgrade the full-scope simulator at the St Lucie nuclear power plant in Florida under multiple contracts. It will also supply a new classroom simulator.
Corporate · Wednesday, 28 August 2013
Entergy opts to shut Vermont Yankee
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 · Tuesday, 27 August 2013
Surge in Sellafield apprenticeships
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 · Friday, 23 August 2013
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