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Swiss utilities face waste hike
Swiss utilities face waste hike
The Swiss cabinet has proposed a raise in targets for waste and decommissioning funds that would lead to a hike of some 76% in annual utility contributions next year. A consultation is being launched this month.
Waste & Recycling · Friday, 16 August 2013
Taiwanese nuclear vote turns violent
Taiwanese nuclear vote turns violent
A parliamentary vote in Taiwan on whether to hold a referendum on the completion of the Lungmen nuclear power plant descended into a brawl between opposing parties.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 2 August 2013
Climate targets blown in Japan
Climate targets blown in Japan
Government buildings, Tokyo (Guwashi999) 82x48Carbon 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 · Thursday, 1 August 2013
US business in joint plea on nuclear trade
US business in joint plea on nuclear trade
Three US business associations have directly asked the US administration to adopt a more assertive approach to fostering international nuclear trade, urging expedited conclusion of bilateral cooperation agreements and a "pragmatic" approach to uranium enrichment and reprocessing.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 23 July 2013
Election win maintains reactor restart policy
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 · Monday, 22 July 2013
Options open as French debate closes
Options open as French debate closes
Philippe Martin, July 2013 (Arnaud Bouissou - MEDDE) 64x48France'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 · Friday, 19 July 2013
Guangdong nuclear fuel centre 'cancelled'
Guangdong nuclear fuel centre 'cancelled'
China is revising plans for a huge nuclear fuel centre, dropping the previously announced location in Guangdong province as the relationship between the Chinese state and one of the joint venture partners changes.
Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 18 July 2013
Incentives for nuclear communities
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 · Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Garoña officially closes
Garoña officially closes
Garona (Nuclenor) 65x48Spain'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 · Monday, 8 July 2013
Temelin tender decision faces delay
Temelin tender decision faces delay
Political turmoil could impact the tender process for the planned construction of two new reactors at the Czech Republic's Temelin plant. The winning bid was due to be decided in September.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 19 June 2013
EU expands ambitions for regulatory role
EU expands ambitions for regulatory role
The European Commission proposed today that European Union (EU) member states repeat comprehensive stress test safety checks at their nuclear plants every six years and ensure that radioactive releases in any accident are "practically eliminated."
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 13 June 2013
Grid concerns for Baltic project
Grid concerns for Baltic project
Turbine blank Alstom-AEM 48Work may be halted on the Baltic nuclear power plant project as the possibility to export its power appears less certain.
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 11 June 2013
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