Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Energy
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. ...
Nuclear Energy
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...
Nuclear Energy
Palisades nuclear power plant in US restarts operations after outage
Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan, US has restarted operations after more than a month shutdown. The plant, owned by energy firm Entergy, was shut down on 5 May 2013 after water leak from a...
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EDF selects InStep’s software to monitor nuclear power plant fleet in France
Energy firm EDF Group has selected InStep Software's predictive asset analytics software to monitor its nuclear power plant fleet in France. Under the deal, EDF will use InStep's PRiSM software for continuous real-time asset monitoring...
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Survey reveals Prime Minister’s nuclear power policy faces strong opposition in Japan
A survey conducted by Asahi Shimbun has found that about 60% voted against Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plan to use nuclear energy to fuel economic growth in the country. Asahi Shimbun said it conducted...
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Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, AREVA sign agreement to improve nuclear power plants safety
Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy and AREVA have signed a deal to deliver filtered containment venting systems (FCVS) to improve safety of nuclear power plants. Both the companies will work together, including the adoption by Hitachi-GE of...
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