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• NCS 2009: Federal Licensing Process For New Nuclear Plants

  The attached pdf presentation from the NCS meeting details the Federal Licensing Process for New Nuclear Plants AGENDA • Nuclear Power - Statutory and Regulatory Overview • New Nuclear Plant Licensing Process • Licensing Issues ... Posted Dec 21 2009, 08:36 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, licensing, Safety, reactor, waste, economics, TMI, accident, tests, COL, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Florida Power & Light, combined operating license, FPL, new reactors, water, inspections, Nuclear Construction Summit USA 2009, ncs 2009, Design Certification Process, Early Site Permits, analyses and acceptance criteria, Combined Construction/Operating License Application, it aac, crash, aircraft, cola

• STPNOC Board Elects Ed Halpin New Chairman

  Halpin and Sheppard worked together to ensure a seamless transfer of leadership focusing on the continued safe and reliable operation of Units 1 & 2, and the licensing and construction of Units 3 & 4 - By Linton Levy - The STP Nuclear Operating Company Board of Directors today elected Edward... Posted Dec 10 2009, 08:15 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: licensing, construction, executive appointments, nuclear, STP Nuclear Operating Company, chairman, stpnoc, edward halpin

• NCS 2009: Shaw's New Nuclear Construction Projects In China And Around The World

  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 Nov 19 2009, 08:49 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: China, Engineering, licensing, Shaw, Safety, construction, Shaw Group, site, Nuclear Construction Summit USA 2009, nuclear engineering, ncs 2009

• NCS 2009: Vogtle Units 3 & 4 - New Nuclear Plant Construction Status and Owner’s Perspective

  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 Nov 18 2009, 08:58 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Engineering, licensing, Safety, construction, Southern Company, Vogtle, site, nuclear, southern, Nuclear Construction Summit USA 2009, ncs 2009

• Wiznucleus Releases Comprehensive Nuclear Plant Cyber Security Readiness and Compliance Program

  Program is Designed to Help Utilities Meet NERC/FERC and CIP Compliance Requirements Quickly and Cost-Effectively - By Stephen Heiser - Wiznucleus has launched the company's cyber-security solution for the nuclear energy industry. The company has exceptional information technology assets and nuclear... Posted Oct 06 2009, 08:57 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: compliance, licensing, FERC, security, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Wiznucleus, nerc, readiness, cip, cyber-security

• Wiznucleus Announces New IT Platform For Nuclear Plants

  Platform will reduce plants' operational and licensing risks by more than 50% - By Thomas Cheplick - New York City-based Wiznucleus, a provider of next-generation technology solutions to the energy industry, has announced that it has developed an advanced information technology platform that will... Posted Jul 17 2009, 08:39 AM by thomascheplick with | with no comments Filed under: licensing, Operational Risks, IT Technology, Wiznucleus, Platforms, New York City

• RWE Wants To Buy Stake In Dutch Nuclear Power Plants

  We want to invest in new nuclear power plants,' RWE CEO Jurgen Grossmann told newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad - By Mark McFadden - German energy giant RWE is prepared to invest in new Dutch nuclear energy power plants following its acquisition of Dutch peer Essent, its CEO told a Dutch Newspaper... Posted Feb 16 2009, 09:01 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: new nuclear plants, licensing, financials, joint venture, risk management, regulations, Europe, RWE, legislation, investment

• South Texas Project Expansion Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement Negotiations With Toshiba Completed

  Additional partners sought for expansion; NINA will enter into a $500 million credit facility with Toshiba - By Linton Levy - Nuclear Innovation North America LLC (NINA) has completed negotiations for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) agreement with Toshiba America Nuclear Energy, Inc... Posted Feb 12 2009, 09:38 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: licensing, joint venture, new designs, investment, maintenance

• Fortum Submits Application For The Construction Of A New Nuclear Power Plant Unit In Loviisa

  New nuclear power plant slated to be operational in 2020 - By Mark McFadden - Fortum has submitted to the Government of Finland an application for a decision-in-principle concerning the construction of a new nuclear power plant unit on the island of Hästholmen in Loviisa. Fortum already has two... Posted Feb 09 2009, 12:37 PM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: new nuclear plants, licensing, generation, Europe

• Kentucky Bill To End Kentucky Nuclear Power Moratorium Clears Senate Committee

  Bill 13 would rescind 1984 law that the construction of nuclear plants until the government determines how to safely dispose of nuclear waste - By Stephen Heiser - According to a report in The Courier Journal, a Kentucky state Senate committee passed a bill last week that could clear the way for new... Posted Feb 09 2009, 11:01 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: new nuclear plants, licensing, forecast, nuclear waste, legislation, Yucca, politics

• Sweden Drops Ban On New Nuclear Power

  29 year ban dropped as a result of demand, supply, and economic realities - By Linton Levy - The Swedish government has made public its decision to allow the construction of new nuclear power plants. Sweden had banned new construction in after a 1980 referendum. Sweden’s exceptional safety record... Posted Feb 06 2009, 12:08 PM by steveheiser with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: new nuclear plants, licensing, generation, joint venture, EDF, forecast, Europe, legislation, France, investment, Contracts, politics, EPR

• Global Laser Enrichment Hits Licensing Milestone With Early NRC Environmental Report

  New generation Laser Enrichment Process can increase domestic nuclear fuel supply - By Stephen Heiser - Global Laser Enrichment (GLE), a business venture of GE, Hitachi Ltd. and Cameco, has announced a key milestone in the licensing path of its proposed laser-based uranium enrichment facility, designed... Posted Feb 05 2009, 08:40 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium enrichment , uranium, licensing, GE, joint venture, nuclear fuel fabrication, nuclear fuel, Cameco, Hitachi

• New Missouri Advocacy Coalition Promotes Nuclear, Clean, and Renewable Power For Economic Growth

  Former Missouri environmental lobbyist heads pro-nuclear group - By Mark McFadden - A diverse new coalition will carry a statewide message that clean and renewable energy must power Missouri’s economic development engine. Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future (MBEF) is a non-profit, non-partisan... Posted Feb 02 2009, 11:39 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: new nuclear plants, Engineering, licensing, risk management, forecast, organizations, associations, politics

• Oklahoma Legislators Considering Nuclear Power

  Nuclear energy will be discussed at upcoming session - By April Murelio - According to the AP, Oklahoma state legislators including House Speaker Chris Benge are openly discussing the potential use of nuclear power in Oklahoma. Nuclear-energy proponents think that their ideas will gain some traction... Posted Jan 26 2009, 05:33 PM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: new nuclear plants, licensing, PUC, generation, study, regulations, legislation, investment, politics

• Exelon Finds Oyster Creek Drywell Good For Another 20 Years

  Oyster Creek submits 3D analysis to NRC for review - By April Murelio - Exelon has provided the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) a nearly 400-page summary of the 3D analysis that shows that Oyster Creek’s drywell shell has adequate safety margins in excess of those required by the American Society... Posted Jan 26 2009, 11:50 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: license extension, NRC, Engineering, licensing, report, forecast, Exelon