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Roadmap to nuclear future
Roadmap to nuclear future
Nuclear power is one of the most important technologies that can help the world to limit global warming to 2ºC, said OECD agencies in a Technology Roadmap for nuclear that spells out some steps to ensure this happens.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 29 January 2015
Horizon clears justification hurdle
Horizon clears justification hurdle
The regulatory justification process for Horizon Nuclear Power's choice of the Hitachi-GE's ABWR for build at Wylfa Newydd is now complete, after approval by both Houses of Parliament.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 28 January 2015
Japan will prosper from nuclear restarts
Japan will prosper from nuclear restarts
A scenario with 25% nuclear power would best suit Japan's policy goals, according to the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ). In the time to 2030 it would be cheaper than a non-nuclear scenario and would help the country return to a positive trade balance.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 27 January 2015
Deal close for Indian reactor imports
Deal close for Indian reactor imports
India and America are close to a deal that would resolve liability issues and enable the long-awaited import of US-built reactors. Other nations, too, stand to benefit from India's plan to import up to 26 large nuclear reactors.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 26 January 2015
Russia urges continued cooperation with USA
Russia urges continued cooperation with USA
Russia and the USA have a "special responsibility" to ensure the safety and security of nuclear materials, preventing them from falling into the hands of terrorist organizations, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom said today.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 22 January 2015
World Bank calls for a price on carbon
World Bank calls for a price on carbon
World leaders must commit to pricing carbon, cutting fossil fuel subsidies and tackling climate change this year, according to World Bank Group president Jim Yong Kim.
Energy & Environment · Thursday, 22 January 2015
Westinghouse 'significantly' expands fuel supply in Ukraine
Westinghouse 'significantly' expands fuel supply in Ukraine
Westinghouse and Energoatom have agreed "to significantly increase" nuclear fuel deliveries to Ukrainian nuclear power plants until 2020.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 31 December 2014
EnBW joins legal fight over German nuclear
EnBW joins legal fight over German nuclear
EnBW will sue its 46% owner, the state of Baden-Württemberg, as well as the German federal government, over the unlawful shutdown of two reactors in 2011.
Corporate · Tuesday, 23 December 2014
Putin: Russia ready to build 'more than' 20 reactors in India
Putin: Russia ready to build 'more than' 20 reactors in India
Putin and Modi - Dec 2014 - 48Russia is willing to help India build more than 20 new nuclear power units Russian President Vladimir Putin said today following talks in Delhi with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 11 December 2014
Sweden, Norway and Ukraine regulators to cooperate
Sweden, Norway and Ukraine regulators to cooperate
The regulatory authorities of Sweden, Norway and Ukraine have agreed to cooperate in making improvements to the regulatory guidelines of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine as well as establishing more robust safety systems at nuclear power plants in the country.
Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Russia 'concerned' about Mikerin arrest
Russia 'concerned' about Mikerin arrest
Russia's foreign ministry said yesterday that the circumstances surrounding the arrest in the USA of Russian citizen Vadim Mikerin and the actions of US intelligence and law enforcement agencies "raise serious questions."
Corporate · Friday, 14 November 2014
Energoatom extends EU links
Energoatom extends EU links
Energoatom, Ukraine's nuclear power plant operator, has opened an office in Brussels in order to work closely with the European Commission and other European institutions.
Corporate · Friday, 7 November 2014
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