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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
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Monday, 9 September 2013
Nuclear essential for India's economic growth
Nuclear energy must be a significant part of the mix if India is to grow electricity supply by 625% to meet development goals, former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Anil Kakodkar told students at a graduation ceremony.
Nuclear Policies
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Wednesday, 14 August 2013
National incentive for nuclear regulation
Greater investment in nuclear regulation will pay dividends for Japan as it moves to restart nuclear reactors. Mobilising more safety review teams could save the country ¥850 billion ($8.8 billion) if it means more reactors can restart sooner.
Regulation & Safety
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Friday, 9 August 2013
Climate targets blown in Japan
Carbon dioxide intensity from Japan's electricity industry climbed again in FY2012, reaching levels 39% greater than when the country's nuclear reactors were operating normally, and taking the sector far beyond climate targets.
Energy & Environment
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Thursday, 1 August 2013
Asian growth to boost global energy demand
World energy consumption will increase by 56% between 2010 and 2040, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Nuclear power generation is expected to double over that period, but coal will remain the dominant fuel for electricity.
Energy & Environment
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Friday, 26 July 2013
EU's open secret on nuclear subsidies
A leaked draft of a European Union (EU) working paper suggesting that member countries may be allowed to directly subsidise nuclear power has prompted widespread consternation.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 22 July 2013
Election win maintains reactor restart policy
Plans to restart Japan's idled nuclear power reactors remain on track after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's pro-nuclear ruling coalition secured a majority in the upper house of parliament in elections yesterday.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 22 July 2013
Options open as French debate closes
France's eight-month energy debate has drawn to a close. A summary of its findings will be presented in September to inform future government policy with one prime question being nuclear power's future role.
Nuclear Policies
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Friday, 19 July 2013
Incentives for nuclear communities
Financial incentives are on offer to British communities hosting new nuclear power plants, in common with measures to encourage new wind farms and shale gas development. Plans from the government were warmly welcomed today.
Nuclear Policies
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Wednesday, 17 July 2013
US nuclear liability premiums adjusted
The cost to US power companies of covering insurance liability for potential nuclear accidents has risen by 8%. The new rates were set by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to take account of inflation.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 15 July 2013
Commitment for new Pakistan reactors
Pakistan's top-level Executive Committee of the National Economic Council has approved funds to purchase two new nuclear power reactors from China.
New Nuclear
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Thursday, 11 July 2013
Garoña officially closes
Spain's Garoña nuclear power plant was officially shut down at the weekend, ending four years of uncertainty over its future in the face of licensing issues and incoming taxes.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 8 July 2013
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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.
Nuclear energy must be a significant part of the mix if India is to grow electricity supply by 625% to meet development goals, former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Anil Kakodkar told students at a graduation ceremony._615x160.jpg)
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France's eight-month energy debate has drawn to a close. A summary of its findings will be presented in September to inform future government policy with one prime question being nuclear power's future role._84x48.jpg "ACP1000 (CNNC) 84x48")
Pakistan's top-level Executive Committee of the National Economic Council has approved funds to purchase two new nuclear power reactors from China._65x48.jpg "Garona (Nuclenor) 65x48")
Spain's Garoña nuclear power plant was officially shut down at the weekend, ending four years of uncertainty over its future in the face of licensing issues and incoming taxes.