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Pits pose problems at Fukushima
Tepco is emptying the three water storage pits that were found to be leaking at Fukushima Daiichi. In around two months the contaminated water should all have been removed to tanks.
Regulation & Safety
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Monday, 15 April 2013
Search for German repository site starts again
Germany will launch a new site selection process for a repository to hold the country's radioactive waste under a compromise agreement between the federal and state governments and opposition parties.
Waste & Recycling
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Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Joint venture confirms Paducah interest
Two more companies have registered their interest in operating the US Department of Energy's (DoE's) Paducah gaseous diffusion enrichment plant and utilising DoE's inventory of depleted uranium hexafluoride.
Uranium & Fuel
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Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Focus on Sellafield for NDA
Cleanup work at Sellafield remains the number one priority for the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) in its latest business plan. Its work continues with a range of completed projects and contract awards across the country.
Waste & Recycling
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Thursday, 4 April 2013
New licence for Chernobyl used fuel facility
Ukraine's nuclear regulator has issued a new licence for the construction and commissioning of a facility to store used nuclear fuel at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Waste & Recycling
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Thursday, 28 March 2013
Finnish waste fund continues to grow
Finnish nuclear operators had set aside a total of €2.16 billion ($2.77 billion) by the end of 2012 for waste disposal and decommissioning activities, the country's Ministry for Employment and the Economy reported.
Waste & Recycling
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Tuesday, 26 March 2013
AECL raises liabilities estimate
Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd (AECL) has advised the Canadian government that its estimated liabilities for nuclear decommissioning and waste management have increased by two-thirds to C$6 billion ($5.9 billion).
Waste & Recycling
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Friday, 22 March 2013
Magnox decommissioning manoeuvres
The process to remove fuel from the reactor of unit 1 at the shut down Oldbury nuclear power plant has started. Meanwhile, Berkeley's last two massive boilers have been removed from the site for recycling in Sweden.
Waste & Recycling
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Monday, 18 March 2013
Moniz is Obama's new man for energy
After much speculation, MIT's Ernest Moniz has been announced as President Barack Obama's choice for energy secretary. He awaits confirmation by the US Senate.
Nuclear Policies
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Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Magnox decommissioning milestones
Several milestones have been reached in the decommissioning of the UK's fleet of Magnox nuclear power plants, including the completion of defuelling at Chapelcross and the removal of a transformer from the Oldbury site.
Waste & Recycling
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Wednesday, 27 February 2013
More clarity for Fennovoima
The co-operative company that is the majority shareholder in Fennovoima has purchased EOn's 34% stake to assume full control. The project is moving forward and recently received advice from government on waste disposal.
Corporate
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Friday, 15 February 2013
Cumbrian councils to explore radwaste options
The two Cumbrian borough councils who voted to continue exploring their suitability for hosting a national waste repository but were over-ruled by the county council are seeking talks with the UK's energy minister to discuss further options.
Waste & Recycling
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Tuesday, 5 February 2013
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Two more companies have registered their interest in operating the US Department of Energy's (DoE's) Paducah gaseous diffusion enrichment plant and utilising DoE's inventory of depleted uranium hexafluoride.
Cleanup work at Sellafield remains the number one priority for the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) in its latest business plan. Its work continues with a range of completed projects and contract awards across the country.
Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd (AECL) has advised the Canadian government that its estimated liabilities for nuclear decommissioning and waste management have increased by two-thirds to C$6 billion ($5.9 billion).
The process to remove fuel from the reactor of unit 1 at the shut down Oldbury nuclear power plant has started. Meanwhile, Berkeley's last two massive boilers have been removed from the site for recycling in Sweden. 72x48.jpg "Obama nominates Moniz, March 2013 (White House - Lawrence Jackson) 72x48")
After much speculation, MIT's Ernest Moniz has been announced as President Barack Obama's choice for energy secretary. He awaits confirmation by the US Senate.