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Located in: Industry Talk
22 June 2011
The Swedish state-owned power company, Vattenfall, has announced that it expects operating profit for the second half of this year to be impacted by SEK10 billion ($1.5 billion) due to nuclear shutdowns in Germany. That country's government decided to close all nuclear reactors built in or before 1984 in the immediate aftermath of the Fukushima accident. Among these were the Brunsbüttel and Krümmel plants, of which Vattenfall owns 66.7% and 50% respectively totalling some 1187 MWe of nuclear capacity. The company said there would be no effect on cash flow in 2011, but that it had to "impair its book value" and to "increase the provisions for dismantling the plants and the handling of nuclear fuel.
Located in: Regulation and Safety
21 June 2011
International cooperation on nuclear safety will come on many fronts in response to the Fukushima accident. In September a draft action plan will be presented by the IAEA, which could include a more prominent role for industry.
Located in: Nuclear Policies
20 June 2011
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A national opinion poll has found strong support for the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) nuclear energy program, with 85% of the respondents believing in the importance of peaceful nuclear energy for the nation.
Located in: Energy and Environment
15 June 2011
The total amount of electricity generated by nuclear powers plants around the world increased in 2010 following three consecutive years of decline. However, a sharp drop in output is foreseen for 2011 as a result of the Fukushima accident.
Located in: Nuclear Policies
15 June 2011
The Economist Intelligence Unit sees a decade of growth for nuclear power with only a marginal impact from the Fukushima accident.
Located in: Regulation and Safety
13 June 2011
European Union energy ministers have expressed their support for stress tests at EU nuclear power plants. They also warned of the effects of Germany's decision to phase out nuclear power on European energy aims and goals.
Located in: Regulation and Safety
13 June 2011
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While progress has been made in cooling the used fuel pool at Fukushima Daiichi unit 2, an inspection of the reactor building at unit 4 suggests workers may face problems setting up a similar cooling system there. Meanwhile, tests have confirmed that two workers have received radiation doses of over 650 millisieverts.
Located in: Regulation and Safety
10 June 2011
Active testing is to begin on a facility to treat and store contaminated water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, where some 100,000 tonnes of contaminated water has to be managed.
Located in: Regulation and Safety
10 June 2011
Three electricity industry organizations have joined forces to integrate and coordinate the US nuclear industry's response to the Fukushima accident in Japan. Meanwhile, a poll indicates that worldwide public support for nuclear energy remains high despite the accident.
Located in: Regulation and Safety
09 June 2011
Regulators and plant operators must strive for continuous improvement of nuclear safety in the wake of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, nuclear regulatory authorities from around the world have agreed.
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