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• Russia welcomes EU cooperation talks

  The Russian government is welcoming anticipated talks with the European Union (EU) to negotiate a nuclear partnership agreement that would facilitate nuclear trade and exchange of knowledge on safety issues. Posted Feb 22 2010, 10:01 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Russia, europe, agreement, nuclear, partnership, eu, european union

• Areva granted uranium mining rights in Jordan

  France's Areva has been granted exclusive rights to mine for uranium in the central region of Jordan under an agreement signed with the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission. Posted Feb 22 2010, 09:19 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: France, jordan, Jordan Atomic Energy Commission, agreement, mining, jaec

• Areva and EdF reach agreement on used fuel

  Areva and Electricité de France (EdF) announced that they had reached an agreement covering the transportation, treatment and recycling of used nuclear fuel. A contract reflecting this agreement is expected to be signed before the end of March. Posted Feb 08 2010, 11:38 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Areva, EDF, Spent Fuel, Electricité de France, agreement, nuclear, accord

• Russian, Argentine nuclear cooperation agreement

  A memorandum of understanding to cooperate in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy has been signed between Russian state nuclear company Rosatom and Argentina's Ministry of Federal Planning, Investment and Services. Posted Feb 05 2010, 11:19 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Rosatom, Russia, Argentina, agreement, technology, cooperation, nuclear

• Spain and Jordan agree to nuclear cooperation

  Spain recently signed a bilateral agreement with Jordan to cooperate in the field of the peaceful use of nuclear energy, including for power generation and water desalination. It marks the eighth such agreement that Jordan has signed. Posted Feb 01 2010, 11:37 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Spain, jordan, agreement, technology, cooperation, nuclear, accord

• Nuclear agreement for Kuwait and France

  Kuwait and France have signed an agreement on nuclear cooperation amid suggestions that the Gulf state is interested in buying a stake in Areva. Posted Jan 15 2010, 10:52 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: France, agreement, Kuwait, cooperation, nuclear, AREVA Inc.

• Berkeley free to negotiate on Spanish U

  Berkeley Resources, the Australian company looking to resurrect uranium mining at various deposits in Spain, has freed itself to negotiate offtake and marketing rights with other parties by terminating a tentative deal with French company Areva. Berkeley and Areva had entered into the Heads of Agreement - a non-binding document setting out the main issues relevant to a tentative partnership agreement - in 2006. Termination of the agreement also ends any rights previously granted to Areva for offtake or marketing of uranium from Berkeley's projects, leaving Berkeley free to negotiate with other parties. Offtake and marketing rights could be an important element of future project financing for Berkeley, which recently announced a feasibility study into the possible restart of mining at several Spanish deposits. In an announcement to the Australian Securities Exchange, Berkeley said that it understands that Areva is planning to exercise its Berkeley options and dispose of its entire holding shares in the company, potentially contributing over A$7 million ($6.4 million) to Berkeley's cash position. Posted Jan 12 2010, 09:41 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Areva, Uranium, Spain, agreement, mining, berkeley

• Lithuania shuts Ignalina plant

  With the permanent closure of Unit 2 of the Ignalina nuclear power plant on 31 December, Lithuania is no longer a generator of nuclear electricity and will have to rely on imports to meet its electricity demand. Posted Jan 04 2010, 10:58 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Lithuania, chernobyl, agreement, nuclear, shutdown, power energy, rbmk

• South African fuel supply contract for Westinghouse

  Westinghouse has been awarded a $30 million contract by South African utility Eskom to supply fuel for the Koeberg nuclear power plant near Cape Town between late 2011 and 2015. Posted Dec 03 2009, 11:20 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Westinghouse, Eskom, South Africa, contract, fuel, agreement, koeberg

• France, Poland agree to nuclear cooperation

  France and Poland have signed a joint declaration on energy, environment and climate that calls for France to assist Poland in the construction of nuclear power plants. It will also provide assistance in training and R&D. Posted Nov 06 2009, 11:12 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: France, Poland, agreement, research, technology, cooperation, nuclear, accord

• EU-South Korean deal to benefit nuclear power sector

  The European Commission has unveiled details of how a new trade agreement between South Korea and the European Union will benefit the nuclear energy sector. The deal should boost trade in equipment and fuel inputs in both Europe and South Korea. Posted Oct 22 2009, 09:41 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: South Korea, European Commission, fuel, agreement, trade, cooperation, equipment, EC

• Italy and USA sign nuclear agreement

  The USA and Italy have signed a nuclear energy cooperation agreement, opening the door of the Italian market to US suppliers of nuclear technology and services. Posted Sep 30 2009, 11:32 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Italy, agreement, technology, cooperation, nuclear, accord

• Indian sites confirmed for US reactors

  India 's cabinet has confirmed two coastal sites as being reserved for nuclear power parks of up to eight US-origin reactors each. These are at Mithi Virdi in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat state, and Kovada in Andhra Pradesh. The move was welcomed by the US-India Business Council (USIBC). Ron Somers, president of the USIBC, said: "Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat are both excellent locations. They have people who appreciate the benefits of reliable electricity supplies, and abundant human talent to erect and maintain these state-of-the-art facilities." However, the USIBC noted that "a few important steps still remain to enable full participation" by both US and Indian private sector companies. These include India's bringing into force the India-specific International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards agreement and the country's adoption of a nuclear liability law. GE Hitachi and Westinghouse are in the frame to provide a number of their ABWR or AP1000 reactors on each site. The Indian government has already confirmed that Jaitapur in Maharashtra state is reserved for six French EPR units, while Haripur in West Bengal will house up to eight Russian VVER units. Posted Sep 30 2009, 11:26 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: India, agreement, U.S., Sites, cooperation, nuclear, deal

• Canada and Kazakhstan agree nuclear cooperation

  Canada and Kazakhstan have concluded negotiations on the text of a nuclear cooperation agreement, ministers from the two countries have announced. Posted Sep 25 2009, 09:24 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Kazakhstan, Canada, agreement, cooperation, nuclear, accord

• Areva and Progress Energy form alliance

  Areva Inc has announced a five-year deal that will see it become the comprehensive supplier of services and products for Progress Energy's four nuclear power plants, located in North and South Carolina and Florida. Posted Sep 24 2009, 11:03 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Areva, Progress Energy, North Carolina, contract, agreement, florida, accord, south carolina