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Taking on Fukushima
One month after being put in charge of decommissioning Fukushima Daiichi, Naohiro Masuda talked to
World Nuclear News
about his priorities for the site and its workforce.
Podcasts & Features
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Friday, 2 May 2014
DoE concludes WIPP release was preventable
While the cause of the radiological release at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico is still being investigated, a preliminary report by the US Department of Energy (DoE) has already identified corrective actions that should be taken.
Regulation & Safety
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Friday, 25 April 2014
Investigators enter WIPP
Workers have re-entered the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico for the first time since a radiological event occurred there in mid-February. Future teams will travel deeper into the facility towards the suspected source of the release.
Regulation & Safety
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Thursday, 3 April 2014
Magwood to the NEA
US regulator William Magwood is to take over as head of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) later this year following the retirement of current chief Luis Echavarri.
Corporate
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Friday, 21 March 2014
Horizon gears up for expansion
Horizon Nuclear Power is ramping up its workforce in preparation for constructing two new nuclear power plants in the UK. The company is also building larger headquarters.
Corporate
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Thursday, 20 March 2014
EDF's emergency response force in place
All four of EDF's regional nuclear emergency bases are now in full operation. Proposed following the Fukushima accident, these will be capable of rapidly responding to a serious accident at any French nuclear power plant.
Regulation & Safety
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Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Workers to re-enter WIPP
A recovery process has started at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) with the aim of resuming operations. Seventeen workers have so far tested positive for extremely low levels of contamination following a radiological event at the facility last month.
Regulation & Safety
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Monday, 10 March 2014
More manpower for Japanese regulator
Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority has completed its previously announced merger with the Japan Nuclear Energy Safety Organisation. The move gives the NRA greater resources for processing reactor restart applications.
Regulation & Safety
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Monday, 3 March 2014
WIPP radiation under investigation
While investigations continue into the source of airborne radiation detected within the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico, initial sample results suggest that 13 workers received external doses.
Regulation & Safety
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Thursday, 27 February 2014
New skills from old plants
An industry-academia research program aims to help develop the next generation of nuclear experts while tackling the UK's national clean-up program.
Waste & Recycling
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Thursday, 9 January 2014
Areva, EDF team up with Saudis
A series of agreements aimed at supporting Saudi Arabia's nuclear energy program have been signed by France's EDF and Areva with Saudi organizations. The agreements will help develop the country's supply chain and workforce.
Corporate
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Monday, 6 January 2014
Indian research centre takes shape
A ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction of the Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership near Delhi, India. The centre will support international cooperation in nuclear energy applications.
New Nuclear
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Friday, 3 January 2014
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While the cause of the radiological release at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico is still being investigated, a preliminary report by the US Department of Energy (DoE) has already identified corrective actions that should be taken._63x48.jpg "Magwood, July 2013 (NRC) 63x48")
US regulator William Magwood is to take over as head of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) later this year following the retirement of current chief Luis Echavarri.
Horizon Nuclear Power is ramping up its workforce in preparation for constructing two new nuclear power plants in the UK. The company is also building larger headquarters.
All four of EDF's regional nuclear emergency bases are now in full operation. Proposed following the Fukushima accident, these will be capable of rapidly responding to a serious accident at any French nuclear power plant.
A recovery process has started at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) with the aim of resuming operations. Seventeen workers have so far tested positive for extremely low levels of contamination following a radiological event at the facility last month.
While investigations continue into the source of airborne radiation detected within the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico, initial sample results suggest that 13 workers received external doses.
An industry-academia research program aims to help develop the next generation of nuclear experts while tackling the UK's national clean-up program.
A ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction of the Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership near Delhi, India. The centre will support international cooperation in nuclear energy applications.