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South Australia calls inquiry on nuclear future
South Australia calls inquiry on nuclear future
UPDATED The state of South Australia is to carry out an in-depth investigation into its future role in the nuclear fuel cycle in a first-of-a-kind Royal Commission.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 9 February 2015
Europe starts work on Energy Union
Europe starts work on Energy Union
The European Commission has launched discussion on the creation of its proposed Energy Union. The initiative, it said, aims to "reform how Europe produces, transports and consumes energy."
Energy & Environment · Friday, 6 February 2015
US without nuclear 'unthinkable' says senator
US without nuclear 'unthinkable' says senator
The US Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) has hailed calls from the chairman of the Senate subcommittee responsible for energy funding to take steps to avoid a decline in US nuclear capacity as a well-timed "clarion call".
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 6 February 2015
Can nuclear succeed in liberalized power markets?
Can nuclear succeed in liberalized power markets?
There are 69 reactors under construction today - the largest number in 25 years - but only one is in a liberalized electricity market, writes Edward Kee.
Podcasts & Features · Wednesday, 4 February 2015
Argentina and China plan fourth reactor
Argentina and China plan fourth reactor
De Vido and Bekri - Feb 2015 - 48Argentina and China have ratified an agreement signed last year to work jointly on a project to build a fourth nuclear power reactor in the Latin American country.
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 3 February 2015
US budget request reflects nuclear commitments
US budget request reflects nuclear commitments
The $30 billion earmarked for the US Department of Energy in the 2016 budget proposal is 9% up on the amount it received for 2015. The $1 billion budget requested by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is nearly 3% down on the previous year as its new reactor workload decreases.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 3 February 2015
IAEA team on visit to Ghana to assist new nuclear program
IAEA team on visit to Ghana to assist new nuclear program
International Atomic Energy Agency experts are on a working visit to Ghana to offer advice on the country's adoption of nuclear power.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 30 January 2015
Roadmap to nuclear future
Roadmap to nuclear future
Nuclear power is one of the most important technologies that can help the world to limit global warming to 2ºC, said OECD agencies in a Technology Roadmap for nuclear that spells out some steps to ensure this happens.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 29 January 2015
Japan will prosper from nuclear restarts
Japan will prosper from nuclear restarts
A scenario with 25% nuclear power would best suit Japan's policy goals, according to the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ). In the time to 2030 it would be cheaper than a non-nuclear scenario and would help the country return to a positive trade balance.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 27 January 2015
Kazakhstan mulls construction of two nuclear plants
Kazakhstan mulls construction of two nuclear plants
Kazakh energy minister Vladimir Shkolnik said today the government is considering construction of two nuclear power plants in the country.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 26 January 2015
Deal close for Indian reactor imports
Deal close for Indian reactor imports
India and America are close to a deal that would resolve liability issues and enable the long-awaited import of US-built reactors. Other nations, too, stand to benefit from India's plan to import up to 26 large nuclear reactors.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 26 January 2015
Russia urges continued cooperation with USA
Russia urges continued cooperation with USA
Russia and the USA have a "special responsibility" to ensure the safety and security of nuclear materials, preventing them from falling into the hands of terrorist organizations, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom said today.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 22 January 2015
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