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• Nuclear Cooperation A Key Topic At USIBC High Technology Cooperation Group Summit

  The U.S.-India High Technology Cooperation Group (HTCG) was conceived in November 2001 by President George W. Bush and then-Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Both countries agreed to take cooperative steps to create the requisite political, economic, and legal structures to enable successful high-technology commerce - By Linton Levy - The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) this week convened leading executives from U.S. and Indian industry, joined by top government officials, for the 7th Meeting of the U.S.-India High Technology Cooperation Group (HTCG). ... Posted Mar 17 2010, 08:45 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: event, India, USIBC, conference, technology, ENERGY, nuclear, power, cooperation, U.S.-India Business Council, U.S., united states

• 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

• 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

• Kuwait-France Nuclear Power Agreement Inked

  Kuwait has already set up a Nuclear Energy Commission to regulate the peaceful pursuit of atomic power - Edited by April Murelio - According to a report by the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), France and Kuwait inked a nuclear trade pact yesterday to support the Middle Eastern nation's efforts to develop a civilian nuclear energy capability, Agence France-Presse reported. ... Posted Jan 18 2010, 08:23 AM by steveheiser with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: France, Kuwait, ENERGY, nuclear, power, cooperation, deal, atomic energy commission, peaceful, bernard bigot, bigot, Nuclear Threat Initiative, NTI, nuclear energy commission

• 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

• U.S. Inks New Nuclear Deal With UAE

  The new deal allows the United Arab Emirates to receive sensitive information and materials from the United States to help create the Arab world's first civilian nuclear power industry - Edited by April Murelio - According to a report by the VOA, The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a landmark agreement on peaceful nuclear cooperation. The new deal, which was finalized Thursday, allows the United Arab Emirates to receive sensitive information and materials from the United States to help create the Arab world's first civilian nuclear power industry. Emirati officials say the country needs nuclear power to keep up with rising energy demands, but critics have expressed concern over the country's close proximity to Iran, which many international powers suspect of wanting to build a nuclear bomb. ... Posted Dec 21 2009, 08:12 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: UAE, ENERGY, nuclear, power, cooperation, united arab emirates

• U.S. And Cambodia Cooperate To Secure Seaport Cargo

  Agreement Aimed at Preventing Nuclear Smuggling - By Linton Levy - The United States and Cambodia have signed an agreement in Phnom Penh to begin a cooperative effort to detect, deter, and interdict illicit smuggling of nuclear and other radioactive material. The agreement paves the way for the U.S.... Posted Dec 18 2009, 08:37 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: National Nuclear Security Administration , Safety, nuclear, detection, cooperation, NNSA, materials, equipment, port, Sihanoukville, smuggling, cambodia

• AREVA And KEPCO Will Cooperate In Development Of Niger Uranium Mine

  AREVA and KEPCO (Korea Electric Power Corporation) announce their agreement to partner in the operating company of the Imouraren deposit in Niger - By April Murelio - This agreement is in line with the deliberate strengthening of partnerships that the AREVA group has undertaken with its major clients... Posted Dec 15 2009, 08:42 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, AREVA, Africa, France, Korea, Niger, cooperation, KEPCO, Korea Electric Power Corporation, mine, Imouraren

• Westinghouse Co-Leads U.S. Nuclear Trade Mission In India

  Westinghouse is represented by Ms. Meena Mutyala, vice president of Global Growth and Business Leader, India. She is joined by two members of the Westinghouse India team - By Stephen Heiser - Westinghouse will co-lead and participate in the 5th Annual U.S. Commercial Nuclear Trade Mission to India that... Posted Dec 10 2009, 08:50 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Westinghouse, AP1000, India, cooperation, trade, mission, trade mission, nuclar

• Ur-Energy Announces New Venture At Hauber Project With Bayswater Uranium

  The Company's properties at the Hauber Project, in Crook County Wyoming, include 205 unpatented lode mining claims and one State of Wyoming Uranium Lease - By Christopher Smith - Ur-Energy Inc. is pleased to announce that Bayswater Uranium Corporation has joined the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary... Posted Dec 03 2009, 08:03 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, mergers, mining, cooperation, Bayswater Uranium, hauber project, Ur-Energy

• U.S. and South Africa Team To Prevent Illicit WMD-Related Trade in First Bilateral Workshop

  Partnership on export control with South Africa is an important part of our joint efforts to prevent WMD materials, equipment and technology from falling into the hands of terrorists and proliferators - By Stephen Heiser - The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and South Africa’s Department... Posted Nov 23 2009, 08:15 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: National Nuclear Security Administration , Safety, ENERGY, nuclear, power, cooperation, South Africa, NNSA, international nonproliferation export control program, inecp, exbs, Export Control and Related Border Security Program, WMD-cit, Weapons of Mass Destruction Commodity Identification Training

• IAEA And KHNP Team To Support Nuclear Newcomers

  Cooperation will be bolstered in three areas: developing the infrastructure required to establish a nuclear power programme; strengthening capabilities in safety, performance and service life; and exchanging information and material relevant to nuclear power programs - Edited by April Murelio - The IAEA... Posted Nov 11 2009, 08:20 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, ENERGY, nuclear, power, cooperation, support, khnp, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Company, new comers, new entrants

• Constellation Energy And EDF Group Finalize Nuclear Joint Venture

  Companies look forward to working together to deliver the expected economic, environmental and clean energy benefits created by the joint venture - By Stephen Heiser - Constellation Energy and EDF Development Inc. have announced that EDF has completed its investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group... Posted Nov 09 2009, 08:55 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Constellation Energy , EDF, investment, joint venture, ENERGY, nuclear, power, cooperation, JV, Electrcite de France, constellation