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Building plants builds support in South Korea
Building plants builds support in South Korea
Support for the nuclear power industry is rising in South Korea following the country's successful bid to construct four APR1400 reactors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 27 August 2010
Putin told of Russian nuclear achievements
Putin told of Russian nuclear achievements
As agreements are signed with Armenia and Ukraine, Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin has been briefed on the efforts to prevent wildfires reaching Russia's nuclear facilities, as well as progress on domestic and international projects.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 20 August 2010
Finnish poll shows continued support for nuclear
Finnish poll shows continued support for nuclear
The majority of Finns support the continued use of nuclear energy in the country, a poll on attitudes to energy policy shows. The poll is the latest in a series that has been conducted annually since 1983.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 13 August 2010
German utilities seek clarity on energy policy
German utilities seek clarity on energy policy
Two of Germany's largest power utilities, EOn and RWE, have warned of the financial impact of the government's proposed tax on nuclear fuel, saying that investment in new generating capacity may have to be cut if it is introduced.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 12 August 2010
Nuclear strategy develops in Ukraine
Nuclear strategy develops in Ukraine

Ukraine is weighing up two options for the future of its nuclear fuel cycle among various cooperative arrangements with Russia.

Nuclear Policies · Friday, 6 August 2010
India-US reprocessing agreement signed
India-US reprocessing agreement signed
Nuclear energy cooperation between the USA and India has taken another step forward with the signature of an agreement that will enable India to reprocess US-obligated nuclear material.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 2 August 2010
Indian liability debate returns
Indian liability debate returns
The Indian parliamentary committee studying the implications of Nuclear Civil Liability Bill will submit its report to the upper house of the parliament in the monsoon session starting next week.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 23 July 2010
EU moves to shore up Iter budget
EU moves to shore up Iter budget
The European Commission proposed yesterday a major additional cash injection of over €860 million ($1100 million) in funds for nuclear fusion demonstration as Europe's share of the cost of Iter doubles.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Nuclear investment vital to emission targets
Nuclear investment vital to emission targets
An early and radical reform of UK electricity markets is needed to provide a framework to secure large-scale private sector investment in nuclear energy in the UK, consultancy group KPMG has warned. Such investment, it says, will be needed for the country to meet its ambitious emission reduction targets.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 19 July 2010
UK energy minister: nuclear plans still on course
UK energy minister: nuclear plans still on course
The UK government is planning to strengthen national policy statements for energy to help ensure that large energy projects like new nuclear plants go ahead, the UK's energy minister has announced.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 15 July 2010
Poland, USA agree to nuclear cooperation
Poland, USA agree to nuclear cooperation
The USA and Poland have signed a joint declaration for cooperation in the field of nuclear energy. The signing of the agreement followed a US nuclear trade mission to Warsaw.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Cooperation agreements for Kazakhstan, Russia and more
Cooperation agreements for Kazakhstan, Russia and more
A host of nuclear energy bilaterals and agreements have been announced in recent days including documents signed during a visit by President Medvedev of Russia to Kazakhstan. Other countries including France, Morocco, Mexico, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and the USA have been working on working together. 

Nuclear Policies · Monday, 5 July 2010
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