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More manpower for Japanese regulator
More manpower for Japanese regulator
Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority has completed its previously announced merger with the Japan Nuclear Energy Safety Organisation. The move gives the NRA greater resources for processing reactor restart applications.
Regulation & Safety · Monday, 3 March 2014
WIPP radiation under investigation
WIPP radiation under investigation
WIPP tunnel 48While investigations continue into the source of airborne radiation detected within the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico, initial sample results suggest that 13 workers received external doses.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 27 February 2014
New skills from old plants
New skills from old plants
DISTINCTIVE (Sellafield Ltd)_48An industry-academia research program aims to help develop the next generation of nuclear experts while tackling the UK's national clean-up program.

 

Waste & Recycling · Thursday, 9 January 2014
Areva, EDF team up with Saudis
Areva, EDF team up with Saudis
A series of agreements aimed at supporting Saudi Arabia's nuclear energy program have been signed by France's EDF and Areva with Saudi organizations. The agreements will help develop the country's supply chain and workforce.
Corporate · Monday, 6 January 2014
Indian research centre takes shape
Indian research centre takes shape
CGNEP building 48A ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction of the Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership near Delhi, India. The centre will support international cooperation in nuclear energy applications.
New Nuclear · Friday, 3 January 2014
Belgian simulator order for L-3 MAPPS
Belgian simulator order for L-3 MAPPS
Tihange 48Canada-based L-3 MAPPS is to supply unit 1 of the Tihange nuclear power plant in Belgium with a full-scope operator training simulator.
Corporate · Tuesday, 17 December 2013
Manga shows Fukushima worker's experience
Manga shows Fukushima worker's experience
Ichiefu (Kazuta Tatsuta) 67x48A former worker at the Fukushima Daiichi site has created a manga comic of his experiences in a new series.
Other News · Friday, 1 November 2013
Hostage relief for Areva
Hostage relief for Areva
Released French hostages 48French nationals from Areva and contractor Vinci have been released after three years in captivity. They were kidnapped by Islamic militants near the Arlit uranium deposit in Niger.
Corporate · Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Extra experts for Japanese regulator
Extra experts for Japanese regulator
The Japanese cabinet today approved the merger of a technical support organisation with the Nuclear Regulation Authority, a move that will significantly boost its manpower.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 25 October 2013
Fuqing simulator enters service
Fuqing simulator enters service
Fuqing simulator 48A second simulator, designed and manufactured entirely within China, has started operation at the Fuqing nuclear power plant in the country's Fujian province.
Corporate · Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Contracts for St Lucie simulator upgrade
Contracts for St Lucie simulator upgrade
St Lucie 48L3-MAPPS will upgrade the full-scope simulator at the St Lucie nuclear power plant in Florida under multiple contracts. It will also supply a new classroom simulator.
Corporate · Wednesday, 28 August 2013
Surge in Sellafield apprenticeships
Surge in Sellafield apprenticeships
Apprentice (Sellafield Ltd) 72x48A record number of young people are to start courses leading to employment at the UK's nuclear fuel cycle centre, Sellafield.
Corporate · Friday, 23 August 2013
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