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• WSJ: Experts Say Earthquakes Shouldn't Be An Obstacle To Nuclear Power In Chile

  The risks associated with a nuclear reactor are still less than that of a hydroelectric dam or even something as rare as the impact of a meteorite, according to Julio Vergara, a professor at the Universidad Catolica de Chile and a former board member of Chile's Nuclear Energy Commission. - Edited by April Murelio - According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, despite a devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Chile's central-southern regions, experts believe a nuclear power plant could be safely built and operated in Chile. ... Posted Mar 12 2010, 08:40 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: forecast, Safety, ENERGY, nuclear, power, future, earthquake, nuclear energy commission, chile

• EDF: Solid 2009 Results Despite Difficult 2009 In France

  EDF Energy initiated a sales process relating to the divestment of land potentially suitable for new nuclear build in the United Kingdom, according to the conditional commitment with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) - By Chris Smith - EDF's 2009 profit grew 23 percent, which was more than expected. The acquisition of British Energy had some analysts predicting lower numbers. EDF is predicting significant growth in 2010 as it strives to bring its nuclear portfolio back up to speed. ... Posted Feb 12 2010, 08:44 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Constellation Energy , EDF, forecast, British Energy, ENERGY, nuclear, power, 2010, finacials, results, 2009, profit, electricite de France, acquisition

• Argentina Power Report Q1 2010 - New Report Examines Nuclear, Hydro, And More

  New report provides detailed analysis of the Aregintinian energy and utilities market - By April Murelio - A newly published Mexico Power Report on companiesandmarkets.com forecasts that, by 2014, the country will account for 10.34% of Latin American regional power generation. The Latin America power generation estimate for 2009 is 1,110 terawatt hours (TWh), a decrease of 1.8% from the previous year. ... Posted Jan 26 2010, 08:33 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: study, report, forecast, ENERGY, nuclear, power, findings, argentina

• Report: Mexico To Produce 22% Of Region's Power

  The country's 9TWh of estimated nuclear demand in 2009 is forecast to reach 11TWh by 2014, with its share of the Latin American nuclear market set to rise from 30.51% to 33.85% - By April Murelio - A newly published Mexico Power Report on companiesandmarkets.com forecasts that the country will account for 22.03% of Latin America regional power generation by 2014, with a developing power surplus available for export to the U.S. The Latin America power generation estimate for 2009 is 1,110 terawatt hours (TWh), representing a decrease of 1.8% from the previous year. The report is forecasting growth in regional generation to 1,397TWh by 2014, representing a rise of 25.8%. ... Posted Jan 25 2010, 08:37 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: study, report, forecast, mexico, ENERGY, nuclear, power, findings

• IAEA: Looking Ahead 2010

  A global mission for peace, safety, security, and sustainable economic growth for all nations will be the driving force of the IAEA during 2010 - By April Murelio - The international Atomic Energy Agency has released a preview of nuclear-related events and other international developments taking place in the coming year. ... Posted Jan 05 2010, 08:54 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: events, forecast, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, ENERGY, nuclear, power, 2010, atomic, calendar

• NCPA: Nuclear Power And The U.S. Energy Future

  The National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA) examines the future of atomic power in the U.S. - By H. Sterling Burnett and James Franko - More than two-thirds of states now require that a percentage of their electric power come from approved "renewable" energy sources. Federal legislation mandating a nationwide standard has also been proposed. ... Posted Dec 31 2009, 08:40 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: EPA, study, report, forecast, Safety, ENERGY, nuclear, CO2, power, future, findings, EIA, environmental protection agency, ncpa, National Center for Policy Analysis, Energy Information Agency

• NCS 2009: Capgemini - New Nuclear Plants Energy Outlook

  Part of a Special Section covering the Nuclear Construction Summit USA 2009, October 26-27 – Washington DC The Nuclear Construction Summit, USA 2009 was attended by professionals who finance, plan and develop next nuclear projects. Professionals delivered information that will form blueprints for... Posted Dec 01 2009, 08:42 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Westinghouse, China, AREVA, emissions, forecast, Europe, Russia, India, construction, reactor, economics, nuclear, CO2, U.S., plant, Nuclear Construction Summit USA 2009, ncs 2009, overview

• Energy Industry Trends Include Safer Nuclear and Deepwater Production says Plunkett Research

  Trends to watch for the near term include development of dozens of new, safer nuclear plants in China, India, and eventually the U.S. - By Stephen Heiser - Plunkett Research Ltd.’s newest market research and competitive analysis, report Plunkett’s Energy Industry Almanac, 2010 edition, covers... Posted Nov 23 2009, 08:55 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Westinghouse, study, report, forecast, ENERGY, nuclear, power, findings, growth

• Mevdev: Russia To Produce New Nuclear Reactors By 2014

  Russia has repeatedly announced its new nuclear developments and plans to introduce them within the country and promote them on global markets - By Linton Levy - Russia will produce next-generation nuclear reactors and new types of nuclear fuel by 2014, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday... Posted Nov 13 2009, 08:41 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: forecast, new designs, Russia, reactor, speech, medvedev

• Mexico's 10.2TWh Of Nuclear Demand In 2008 Is Projected To Reach 13.0TWh By 2013

  New report provides detailed analysis of the Energy and Utilities market - By April Murelio - The newly published Mexico Power Report forecasts that the country will account for 22.38% of Latin America regional power generation by 2013, with a developing power surplus available for export to the US.... Posted Nov 06 2009, 08:40 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: study, report, forecast, mexico, nuclear, demand, growth, projected

• Global Nuclear Coolant Pump Market Analysis And Forecasts To 2015

  Europe and Asia-Pacific to Play Key Roles in the Nuclear Coolant Pump Market - By Linton Levy - “Global Nuclear Coolant Pump Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015” is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists. The report covers global nuclear power industry development... Posted Oct 14 2009, 08:40 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: forecast, Europe, nuclear, Asia, analysis, market, globaldata, 2015, pump, coolant

• India Plans Major Growth In Nuclear Power

  Nuclear industry will have huge opportunities in India after the civilian nuclear deal signed last year with the U.S. - Edited by Mark McFadden - According to a BBC report, a major increase in nuclear power generation over the next 40 years will help India reduce its impact on global warming, Indian... Posted Sep 30 2009, 08:34 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: new nuclear plants, forecast, India, ENERGY, nuclear, power, deal, growth

• Areva Scrambles To Hire Workers As Demand For Nuclear Power Takes Off

  The bulk of the new workers will join Areva’s workforce of 75,000 in France, the United States, China, and the Middle East - Edited by April Murelio - According to a report in The Times Online, Inside a cavernous factory in the French steel town of Chalon-sur-Saône, technicians are welding... Posted Sep 29 2009, 08:55 AM by steveheiser with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: China, AREVA, forecast, UK, France, jobs, ENERGY, nuclear, power, reactors, growth, united states, the middle east

• IAEA: States Briefed On Sustainable Nuclear Future

  IAEA Leads Collaborative Project on Nuclear Technology - By April Murelio - Member States have been briefed on an IAEA project that helps nations chart their way forward in choosing innovative technologies when developing sustainable nuclear energy. The International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors... Posted Sep 25 2009, 08:35 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: forecast, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, ENERGY, nuclear, power, future, Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles, inpro

• IAEA: Prospects And Challenges For Uranium Production

  IAEA projects that nuclear power generating capacity in the medium term will increase to between 511 GW(e) and 807 GW(e) of generating capacity by 2030 - By Stephen Heiser - Uranium mining industry experts and government ministers met during this year´s annual General Conference to discuss prospects... Posted Sep 21 2009, 08:30 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, forecast, IAEA, mining, International Atomic Energy Agency, ENERGY, nuclear, power, production