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Ten nations petition Brussels for nuclear
Ten nations petition Brussels for nuclear
The Czech government has expressed the common view of ten European countries in favour of nuclear power in a letter to the European Commission.
Podcasts & Features · Friday, 4 July 2014
Putin changes status of eight Rosatom entities with weapons know-how
Putin changes status of eight Rosatom entities with weapons know-how
The Russian government is firming up separation of the country's military and civilian nuclear assets with a change to the legal status of certain Rosatom subsidiaries.
Corporate · Tuesday, 1 July 2014
Strateco shuts Matoush property to cut costs
Strateco shuts Matoush property to cut costs
Strateco Resources' ambition to become the first 'junior' in Canada to start underground exploration for uranium is a luxury it can no longer afford - for now at least.
Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 19 June 2014
Australian waste facility site shelved
Australian waste facility site shelved
The Australian government will not proceed to establish a national radioactive waste management facility at Muckaty Station after the Northern Land Council withdrew its nomination of the site.
Waste & Recycling · Thursday, 19 June 2014
UK government paves way for Chinese nuclear plant
UK government paves way for Chinese nuclear plant
Cameron and Li, June 2014 77x48The UK and China signed two agreements 17 June enabling Chinese companies not only to invest in nuclear power plant projects but also to build Chinese-design nuclear reactors in the UK, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) said.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Siemens, MHI team up for Alstom bid
Siemens, MHI team up for Alstom bid
Siemens and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have launched a joint bid to take over Alstom's energy business, in reaction to a bid by General Electric that is already under discussion.
Corporate · Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Tsuruga faults inactive, says study
Tsuruga faults inactive, says study
Geologic faults that run beneath the Tsuruga plant are not active, said an international expert team which also recommended better communication between plant owner Japan Atomic Power Company and regulators.
Regulation & Safety · Tuesday, 10 June 2014
First reshuffle at Japanese regulator
First reshuffle at Japanese regulator
Two new commissioners at Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority have been approved by lawmakers as the safety body grows into its role and builds working relationships with industry.
Regulation & Safety · Tuesday, 10 June 2014
US pledges power sector carbon cuts
US pledges power sector carbon cuts
Summer_3_bottom_head_May_14_(SCE&G)_48America plans to cut power plant carbon emissions by 30% on 2005 figures by 2030, according to guidelines released yesterday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The NEI said there was "no chance" of meeting the goals without nuclear.
Energy & Environment · Tuesday, 3 June 2014
Rosatom targets growth
Rosatom targets growth
Medvedev and Kiriyenko, June 2014 82x48Russia should start up three new reactors this year at home, and another in India, said Rosatom in an official meeting with prime minister Dmitry Medvedev. The company said its order book for the next ten years is approaching $100 billion.
Corporate · Tuesday, 3 June 2014
'Balanced partnership' for Areva and Niger
'Balanced partnership' for Areva and Niger
The Nigerien government and Areva have signed a new partnership that provides Niger with higher sovereign royalty payments from mining operations led by the French state-controlled firm.
Uranium & Fuel · Tuesday, 27 May 2014
G7 names nuclear as energy security asset
G7 names nuclear as energy security asset
The G7 group of industrialised nations has focused on energy security, prioritising low-carbon sources including nuclear power for deployment in an effort to establish resilient low-carbon power systems.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 7 May 2014
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