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Nuclear pivotal for clean-air Ontario
Nuclear pivotal for clean-air Ontario
Nuclear generation has played a pivotal role in helping the province of Ontario meet its aims to improve air quality and meet climate change targets, according to a report co-authored by Bruce Power and the Asthma Society of Canada.
Energy & Environment · Monday, 1 December 2014
Voimaosakeyhtiö raises stake in Hanhikivi project
Voimaosakeyhtiö raises stake in Hanhikivi project
Finland's Voimaosakeyhtiö SF has increased its share in the planned Hanhikivi 1 nuclear power plant to 55.5% from 50.2%. The plant, to be built in Pyhäjoki in northern Finland, is scheduled to start generating electricity by 2024.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 26 November 2014
China plans for nuclear growth
China plans for nuclear growth
China's nuclear generating capacity is set to triple over the next six years, according to an energy development plan published by the State Council.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 20 November 2014
US House passes law on research
US House passes law on research
The US House of Representatives has passed legislation to authorize Department of Energy research on whether low-dose ionizing radiation poses a risk.
Other News · Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Australia, India to expedite trade agreement
Australia, India to expedite trade agreement
Modi-Abbott_Nov_14_(PM_of_India)_48The prime ministers of India and Australia have underlined their commitment to implementing agreements that will enable Australian uranium to be exported to India.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Nuclear industry shares IEA concern
Nuclear industry shares IEA concern
UPDATED The World Nuclear Association "shares the concern" of the International Energy Agency that urgent action will be needed to steer the world's energy system onto a safer, low-carbon path.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 12 November 2014
China, USA set post-2020 climate targets
China, USA set post-2020 climate targets
Obama-Xi Nov 2014 48The USA and China have jointly announced separate targets for greenhouse gas emissions over the next 10-15 years. They hope other countries will follow their lead so that a global climate agreement can be reached next year.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Russia to build eight more reactors in Iran
Russia to build eight more reactors in Iran
UPDATED rosatom iran reactor 48Russia has agreed to build up to eight new nuclear power reactor units in Iran - four at Bushehr and four at another, yet to be determined site.
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Iran denies violation of NPT commitments
Iran denies violation of NPT commitments
UPDATED Iran has rejected the charge it has violated one of the commitments it made in the Joint Plan of Action it agreed at a meeting with P5+1 leaders in Geneva last year.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 10 November 2014
Energoatom extends EU links
Energoatom extends EU links
Energoatom, Ukraine's nuclear power plant operator, has opened an office in Brussels in order to work closely with the European Commission and other European institutions.
Corporate · Friday, 7 November 2014
Local consents for Sendai restart
Local consents for Sendai restart
Sendai 48The governor of Japan's Kagoshima prefecture has given his approval for the restart of the Sendai nuclear power plant. The plant looks set to resume operation early next year, having now received all the necessary local consents for this.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 7 November 2014
Energoatom plans e-procurement
Energoatom plans e-procurement
Energoatom has signed a memorandum on the creation of a "transparent and efficient public procurement system" in Ukraine by turning its existing approach into an electronic trading format, the state-owned nuclear power plant operator said yesterday.
Corporate · Wednesday, 5 November 2014
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