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Ukrainian reactors operate through turmoil
Ukraine's nuclear energy plants have operated continuously during the recent political crisis in the country, operator Energoatom has reported. However, future fuel supplies for the plants are uncertain.
Corporate
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Thursday, 6 March 2014
US MOX plant left cold by budget
The USA's partially built Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility, a key component of the country's plutonium disposition program, is to be placed on cold standby after being effectively cut out of the Department of Energy's FY2015 budget request.
Waste & Recycling
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Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Nuclear 'an important power source' for Japan
Japan has a draft energy policy after almost three years of drift following the Fukushima accident. A summary today focused on security of supply and recommended the restart of idled reactors.
Nuclear Policies
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Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Europe lists concerns over Hinkley deal
Details of the European Commission's specific concerns about the UK government's agreement with EDF Energy for Hinkley Point C have been released. The UK maintains its agreement meets EU law on state aid.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 3 February 2014
Go-ahead for new reactors at Shin Kori
Two new reactors have been approved to start construction in South Korea this year. Nuclear will continue its strong growth in the country, albeit under a less ambitious energy policy.
New Nuclear
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Wednesday, 29 January 2014
Greenhouse gas leads new European targets
The European Commission's policy framework for energy and climate in 2030 mandates a 40% reduction in emissions and grants member states significant freedom in achieving it in a more 'Europeanised' energy system.
Energy & Environment
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Wednesday, 22 January 2014
Consulting early on Swedish new nuclear build
Vattenfall has officially started a decade-long public consultation into new nuclear build, which it expects to be necessary after current reactors retire.
New Nuclear
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Thursday, 16 January 2014
German nuclear shutdown unlawful
The forced closure of RWE's Biblis nuclear power plant after the Fukushima accident was unlawful, the German Supreme Administrative Court has ruled. The utility is now likely to sue for considerable damages.
Corporate
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Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Commissioning approaches for Lungmen
The Lungmen nuclear power plant could be in operation by the end of this year or early next year, according to reported statements from Taiwanese planners.
New Nuclear
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Friday, 10 January 2014
Tepco set to restructure
From around April this year Tepco is to be reorganised into two main sections: A power generation business and a separate division dedicated to decommissioning the Fukushima Daiichi site.
Corporate
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Thursday, 2 January 2014
Jaitapur clears bureaucratic hurdles
The project to build the 9900 MWe Jaitapur nuclear power plant in India has cleared some significant procedural hurdles by securing coastal permits and purchasing land.
New Nuclear
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Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Brussels begins Hinkley investigation
The European Commission today opened its investigation into the plans of the British government to encourage the construction and operation of a new nuclear power plant by EDF Energy at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.
Nuclear Policies
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Wednesday, 18 December 2013
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Ukraine's nuclear energy plants have operated continuously during the recent political crisis in the country, operator Energoatom has reported. However, future fuel supplies for the plants are uncertain.
The European Commission's policy framework for energy and climate in 2030 mandates a 40% reduction in emissions and grants member states significant freedom in achieving it in a more 'Europeanised' energy system.
Vattenfall has officially started a decade-long public consultation into new nuclear build, which it expects to be necessary after current reactors retire.
The Lungmen nuclear power plant could be in operation by the end of this year or early next year, according to reported statements from Taiwanese planners.