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Construction licence for ESS
Construction licence for ESS
ESS facility 48The Swedish nuclear regulator has issued a conditional licence for construction of the European Spallation Source (ESS) facility in Lund. The research facility will feature the world's most powerful neutron source.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 23 July 2014
Tender for Egyptian plant rescheduled
Tender for Egyptian plant rescheduled
A tender to construct Egypt's first nuclear power plant will now be launched by the end of 2014. The tender for the El-Dabaa plant was originally scheduled for earlier this year.
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 22 July 2014
BRICS plans energy association in wake of new bank
BRICS plans energy association in wake of new bank
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to establish a BRICS "energy association" that will include a fuel reserve bank and an energy policy institute.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 21 July 2014
CB&I, CNNC extend cooperation
CB&I, CNNC extend cooperation
US energy infrastructure company CB&I has increased its cooperation with the Chinese nuclear industry by signing a memorandum of understanding with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). The agreement will see them cooperate on the development of nuclear power plants.
Corporate · Thursday, 17 July 2014
Amec to advise on Polish plant
Amec to advise on Polish plant
Amec Nuclear UK has been selected as technical adviser to provide support for the program to build Poland's first nuclear power plant.
Corporate · Tuesday, 8 July 2014
Russia celebrates two industry 'firsts' at Beloyarsk and Obninsk
Russia celebrates two industry 'firsts' at Beloyarsk and Obninsk
BN-800 construction 48Russia celebrated two stand-out achievements for the world's nuclear industry today - the launch of the most powerful fast reactor and the 60th anniversary of the first civilian nuclear power plant.
New Nuclear · Friday, 27 June 2014
Dome in place at fourth Fuqing unit
Dome in place at fourth Fuqing unit
Fuqing 4 dome 48Installation of the reactor dome on the containment building marks the end of major civil engineering works at Fuqing 4. The four units at the plant in China's Fujian province are all due to start up by mid-2016.
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Alstom chooses GE alliance
Alstom chooses GE alliance
Alstom's board has unanimously recommended its shareholders accept a revised offer for its power and grid businesses from GE that will see Alstom retain a 50% interest in its nuclear steam turbine business. The French state has also agreed to acquire up to 20% of Alstom.
Corporate · Monday, 23 June 2014
Taishan simulator ready to go
Taishan simulator ready to go
Taishan simulator 48A full scope simulator has been installed at China's Taishan nuclear power plant. It will be used in the training of operators for the country's first two EPR reactors, which are nearing completion.
New Nuclear · Friday, 20 June 2014
Moscow cruise for Leningrad II parts
Moscow cruise for Leningrad II parts
Leningrad II SGs passing Kremlin 48Two steam generators destined for the Leningrad II nuclear power plant in western Russia have sailed by barge through central Moscow on their journey from the production plant.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 19 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
Changjiang 2 vessel put in place
Changjiang 2 vessel put in place
Changjiang 2 RPV installation, June 2014 (CNEC) 32x48China has installed the reactor pressure vessel of the second new unit at Changjiang. It is scheduled to generate power from the end of next year.
New Nuclear · Monday, 16 June 2014
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