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• GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy And Polish Energy Company PGE Ink Agreement To Explore Diversifying Poland’s Energy Production

  GEH Technology Considered to Help Poland Generate Safe, Next-Generation Nuclear Energy - By Stephen Heiser - GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) and Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA (PGE), Poland’s largest power company, have announced a new agreement to collaborate on Poland’s initiative to build next-generation commercial nuclear power plants. ... Posted Mar 08 2010, 08:55 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, ABWR, technology, agreement, ESBWR, GEH, Advanced Boiling Water Reactor, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, PGE, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, cooperation, economic simplified boiling water reactor, poland, accord, sign, ink, Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA, Polska Grupa Energetyczna, warsaw, next-generation

• Japan And Kazakhstan Sign Nuclear Cooperation Accord

  Japan relies on nuclear power for nearly a quarter of its electricity and plans to increase production as part of plans to cut carbon emissions to combat climate change - By April Murelio - According to the Japanese Foreign Ministry, Japan and Kazakhstan this week signed a deal aimed at increasing bilateral civilian nuclear cooperation and which enables Japan to secure a stable supply of uranium from the world’s second-largest holder of uranium reserves. ... Posted Mar 05 2010, 08:10 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, Japan, agreement, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Kazakhstan, supply, accord, terrorism, signed

• Airgas And Utilities Service Alliance Ink Five-Year Supply Agreement

  The Airgas and USA relationship began just over three years ago with Airgas providing safety products and welding hardgoods to five USA-member nuclear power plants - By Stephen Heiser - Airgas, Inc. has announced it has signed a supply agreement with Utilities Service Alliance (USA). Based in Overland Park, KS, USA is a non-profit cooperative of 15 electric utilities that operate 17 nuclear power stations across the United States. Airgas will provide 15 USA-member nuclear power plants with industrial gases, specialty gases, liquid dewars, safety products and welding hardgoods. The five-year agreement, with estimated annual sales of $6 million, is part of the Airgas Strategic Accounts program established specifically for multi-location customers who benefit from sole-source supply and supply chain management services. ... Posted Mar 04 2010, 08:15 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: contract, agreement, ENERGY, nuclear, power, supply, airgas, Utilities Service Alliance, industrial, ink, industrial gases" sign

• U.S. And UAE Improve Cooperation On Nuclear Energy And Nonproliferation

  The Arrangement will enhance cooperation on civil nuclear energy and nonproliferation and facilitate joint training, exchanges, and seminars in nuclear safeguards and nuclear management systems - By Stephen Heiser - As part of a trip to strengthen partnerships in the Middle East, this week U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu signed an Implementing Arrangement on peaceful uses of nuclear energy with the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Anwar Gargash. ... Posted Feb 25 2010, 08:45 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: National Nuclear Security Administration , Steven Chu, UAE, agreement, ENERGY, nuclear, power, nonproliferation, NNSA, united arab emirates

• Bentley Systems And Russias MEPhI Ink Agreement To Create Nuclear Center Of Excellence

  This is the first time MEPhI has engaged with a technology provider in this type of arrangement - By Stephen Heiser - Bentley Systems and the Russian National Research Nuclear University (MEPhI) , one of the most recognized technical universities in the world have signed an agreement to cooperate on nuclear power infrastructure progress. The agreement will lead to the creation of a Center of Excellence dedicated to the design, construction, operations, and maintenance lifecycle of nuclear power plants. It will enable the Russian Institute (consisting of the main campus and 22 other institutes; 9,000 professors, lecturers and staff; tens of thousands of graduates; and research teams for the Russian government) to begin teaching and/or using Bentley technology. ... Posted Feb 25 2010, 08:36 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Russia, Rosatom, agreement, ENERGY, nuclear, power, cooperation, bently, value chain, MEPhI, Russian National Research Nuclear University, Center of Excellence

• AREVA And Jordan's JAEC Ink Historical Nuclear Power And Mining Agreement

  This recent agreement paves the way for a long-term partnership between AREVA and JAEC in the development of Jordan’s nuclear power generation program - By Stephen Heiser - His Excellency Mr Abu Hammour, Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Jordan, His Excellency Dr Khaled Toukan, Chairman of the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC), Anne Lauvergeon, CEO of AREVA, and Jean-Jacques Gautrot, Vice-Chairman of Nabataean Energy*, have signed a mining agreement for the uranium resources in the region of Central Jordan. This announcement follows the initial agreement signed between AREVA and JAEC in October 2008 for the joint exploration of the zone. ... Posted Feb 23 2010, 08:55 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: AREVA, France, mining, agreement, Jordan Atomic Energy Commission, JAEC, ENERGY, nuclear, power, cooperation, Jordan, Nabataean Energy, sign

• Nuclear Innovation North America Moving Forward With South Texas Project Expansion

  Proposed settlement with CPS Energy maintains strength and momentum of the nuclear expansion - By Stephen Heiser - Nuclear Innovation North America LLC (NINA), the nuclear development company jointly owned by NRG Energy, Inc. and Toshiba Corporation, has reached an agreement with CPS Energy. NINA will increase its ownership in the South Texas Project (STP) units 3&4 and assume full management control for the project, enabling the STP expansion to move forward. The agreement remains subject to final documentation and CPS Board approval which will be requested at its meeting on February 22, 2010. ... Posted Feb 19 2010, 08:55 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRG, Toshiba, CPS Energy, jobs, agreement, ENERGY, nuclear, power, South Texas Project, Nuclear Innovation North America, STP, NRG Energy, unit, nina

• FirstEnergy And Allegheny Energy Will Combine In $8.5 Billion Stock-For-Stock Agreement

  “The combination of our companies is a natural fit that will accelerate our efforts to strengthen the operating performance of our generating fleet while building on our long-standing dedication to customers, shareholders and employees” - By Mark McFadden - FirstEnergy and Allegheny Energy, Inc. have announced that both companies’ boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement in which the companies would combine in a stock-for-stock transaction. ... Posted Feb 12 2010, 08:55 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: FirstEnergy, agreement, stock, shares, ENERGY, nuclear, mergers and acquistions, power, merger, acquisition, Allegheny Energy, Stock-For-Stock, combine

• Entergy And NPPD Extend Nuclear Services Agreement

  Cooper Nuclear Station agreement extended for an additional 15 years - By Linton Levy - Entergy Nuclear, the nation’s second largest nuclear power operator, has signed an agreement with Nebraska Public Power District to extend management support services to Cooper Nuclear Station until January 2029. The original contract between the companies, signed in 2003, was for the remaining years of the plant’s original operating license, currently due to expire in 2014 and presently under review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a 20-year license extension. ... Posted Feb 03 2010, 08:50 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, Entergy, agreement, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NPPD, nebraska public power district, cooper, cooper nuclear station, entergy nuclear

• Russia And Turkey Ink Deal To Construct Nuclear Power Plant

  Moscow and Ankara come to terms on nuclear power plant cooperation - Edited by April Murelio - According to a report by RIA Novosti, Russia and Turkey havesigned a joint statement regarding plans to build a nuclear power plant on Turkish soil. The document was signed by Russian Deputy Prime Minister... Posted Jan 15 2010, 08:15 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Russia, Turkey, construction, reactor, agreement, ENERGY, nuclear, power, deal, new build

• Poland's PGE Could Drop Lithuanian Reactor Project

  Poland's PGE likely to pull out of Lithuanian nuclear power project - By April Murelio - Due to delays in the construction of the Ignalina II nuclear power station, an investment that was due to completed by 2020, the Polish Energy Group (PGE) might pull out of its participation in the project. ... Posted Jan 06 2010, 08:45 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: agreement, PGE, nuclear, shutdown, Lithuania, power energy, poland, chernobyl, rbmk

• Lithuania Shuts Down Its Only Nuclear Plant

  Engineers say the closure of the Ignalina plant in the town of Visaginas happened on New Year's Eve shortly before midnight local time - Edited by Stephen Heiser - According to a report by Voice of America, The shutdown was mandated by the EU, where the Chernobyl-type facility is considered unsafe due to inherent design flaws. Lithuania's Soviet-built nuclear power plant was shut down late Thursday as part of an agreement with the European Union, ushering in a new era of energy uncertainty for the country. ... Posted Jan 04 2010, 08:23 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: agreement, nuclear, shutdown, Lithuania, power energy, chernobyl, rbmk

• NRC And TVA Reach Accord

  NRC Reaches Settlement With Tennessee Valley Authority Following Mediation Session - By Mark McFadden - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has reached a settlement with the Tennessee Valley Authority in two cases involving apparent violations of the NRC’s employee protection rule at the utility’s Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, located about 10 miles southwest of Athens, Ala. ... Posted Dec 28 2009, 08:30 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: TVA, NRC, agreement, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, tennesse valley authority, mediation

• AREVA And Mitsubishi Ink Agreement In Uranium Exploration

  Agreement represents a substantial step in the development of uranium resources in Mongolia - By Stephen Heiser - AREVA and Mitsubishi Corporation agreed terms for a partnership in Mongolia. AREVA has invited Mitsubishi Corporation to participate in the development of its uranium exploration assets in Mongolia with the possibility of acquiring 34% of AREVA Mongol over time. ... Posted Dec 23 2009, 08:55 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, AREVA, Japan, agreement, nuclear, cooperation, Mitsubishi

• AREVA Inks Agreements Covering Chinese Reactor Design And Supply Of Nuclear Components

  Under the terms of the agreement, AREVA and CGNPC will create WECAN, a joint venture in which CGNPC will have a 55% stake and AREVA 45% - By Stephen Heiser - During French Prime Minister François Fillon’s visit to China, Qian Zhimin, chairman of China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp (CGNPC) and Anne Lauvergeon, CEO of AREVA, will sign an historic agreement for the engineering and development of new nuclear power plants. ... Posted Dec 23 2009, 08:38 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: China, AREVA, agreement, components, cooperation, cgnpc, China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp