Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Energy
US nuclear regulator begins inspection at Columbia Generating Station
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has undertaken a special inspection at the Columbia Generating Station to investigate a problem with a piece of equipment that provides cool air to a room, which houses emergency electrical equipment. ...
Nuclear Energy
PPL disconnects Susquehanna’s Unit 1 from grid for repair
PPL has disconnected Unit 1 at the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in northeastern Pennsylvania from the regional power grid, in order to repair one valve out of the total four that regulate the quantity of steam going into the...
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India’s Kudankulam nuclear power plant reaches critical condition
The unit 1 at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant located in the Tirunelveli district, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu has reached ‘critical’ condition on Saturday 13 July. The nuclear plant is all set...
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Xcel Energy to restart Monticello nuclear power plant in US
Electricity and natural gas firm Xcel Energy expects to restart its Monticello nuclear power plant in the US shortly, after a four-month shutdown. Located about 40 miles northwest of Minneapolis, the Monticello plant will generate...
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US energy department to invest in advanced nuclear reactor projects
The US Department of Energy (DOE) said it will invest $3.5m in four advanced nuclear reactor projects that go beyond traditional light water designs. Led by General Atomics, GE Hitachi, Gen4 Energy and Westinghouse Electric...
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US Nuclear Regulatory Commission to seek public input on spent fuel pool study
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will request public to give their input on a study regarding the faster removal of spent nuclear fuel from pools to dry cask storage and reduce the health and safety risk. ...
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US nuclear regulator updates license renewal process of nuclear power plants
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has introduced new amendments to its environmental protection regulations governing environmental impact reviews of nuclear power plant operating license renewals. NRC said the amendments will become effective in 30...
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