December, 2009

The Haiyang power plant will be the second site to house AP1000 units, the most advanced nuclear technology - Edited by Christopher Smith - According to a report in the People's Daily Online, construction has begun on a new nuclear power plant in Haiyang, in Shandong Province. With investment of over 120 billion yuan, this is the largest nuclear power project in China.

New Year's Resolutions - By Randy Brich - Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? Aha, I didn't think so. Please feel free to cut and paste some of mine: I resolve . . . ---TO NOT begrudge windmills which are faster and easier to install than nuclear power plants. I will smile and say "Great job!" as they spin on hills and ridges disrupting the serene scenery...

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.

South Korean President Seeks 100% Self-Sufficiency in Nuclear Power by 2012 - Edited by Stephen Heiser - President Lee Myung-bak has called on his officials to achieve complete 100 percent self-sufficiency in nuclear power plant design and construction by 2012.

French nuclear sector re-thinks strategy after UAE awards contract to Korea - Edited by April Murelio - According to an AFP report, the French nuclear power sector is to re-focus its strategy, notably in Britain and the United States, after losing out to a South Korean consortium on a 20.4-billion-dollar project in the United Arab Emirates.

International Conference on Human Resource Development for Introducing and Expanding Nuclear Power Programmes, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 14 to 18 March 2010 Organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency Hosted by the Government of United Arab Emirates ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS 1. INTRODUCTION

AREVA Signs Letter of Intent with Fresno Nuclear Energy Group for U.S. EPR Project - By Stephen Heiser - AREVA and Fresno Nuclear Energy Group (FNEG), LLC announced that both companies have signed a Letter of Intent to formalize cooperation in the development of a nuclear power plant project in or around Fresno, Calif.

NuScale Power - By Duncan Williams - On December 14, 2009, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to discuss the Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act of 2009, introduced by Colorado Senator Mark Udall. Although still a bill, the legislation would authorize the United States Department of Energy to conduct research into, among other things, small-scale...

Offical from South Korean governement wants to boost exports of nuclear reactors - Edited by Linton Levy - According to a report in the korea herald, Knowledge Economy Minister Choi Kyung-hwan said that the government will announce a comprehensive plan on promoting exports of nuclear reactors and measures to boost related industries next month.

Eight new nuclear power stations under construction with designed capacity of 31.4 million kilowatts - Edited by April Murelio - Acccording to a report by Global Times, China has the largest number of nuclear powered projects under construction in the world, officials from the National Energy Administration said.

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Japan to consider selling nuclear power technology to India despite differences on test ban - Edited by Linton Levy - According to a report by Asia Pacific News India and Japan on have unveiled a joint action plan to strengthen security and cooperation. Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, who is on his first visit to India after assuming office and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh signed...

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) enters Japanese market with multi-million dollar parts and services deal - By Stephen Heiser - Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) has signed a multi-million dollar product and services contract with Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), marking the first time that AECL has been awarded a contract in Japan.

China is now second only to the United States In Terms Of Electric Power Capacity - Edited by Mark McFadden - According to a report by China Knowledge, China's electricity generation capacity will increase to 860 million kilowatts by the end of this year, putting the country second after the U.S., an energy official said.

DOE and federal government loans to boost nuclear industry seen soon - Edited by April Murelio - According to a report by Reuters, the Obama administration is poised to announce loan guarantees to help kick-start the country's nuclear power industry, which hasn't built a new plant in more than 30 years.

Company Indicates Intent to Give 1 Percent or More of Operating Income to Support Charitable Organizations - By Linton Levy - Constellation Energy has announced that in connection with its recently completed nuclear joint venture with EDF Group, the commitment contained in the agreement to create the joint venture has been honored and $36 million has been contributed to the Constellation Energy...

TVA Nuclear Tennessee Valley Authority is an industry leader in nuclear generation development and operation. Operational Phase Browns Ferry 1 Construction Phase Watts Bar 2 Analysis Phase Bellefonte

We feel compelled to respond to the ARMZ Release", said Grant Edey, Chairman of the Special Committee. "It contains inaccurate or misleading information, and does not address very real and substantial concerns - By Linton Levy - Khan Resources Inc. has announced its response to the news release issued by Atomredmetzoloto JSC on December 18, 2009 (the "ARMZ Release"). The...

Korea Electric Power Corporation to build UAE nuclear plants - Edited by April Murelio - According to a report by Al Bawaba, The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced Sunday that it had selected a team led by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to design, build and help operate civil nuclear power plants for the United Arab Emirates peaceful nuclear energy program.

United Arab Emirates' civil nuclear program: French industry acknowledges ENEC's decision - By Linton Levy - EDF, GDF-SUEZ, TOTAL, AREVA, VINCI and ALSTOM acknowledge ENEC's (Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation) decision about the first phase of the Emirates civil nuclear energy program.

FPL Group Reports That Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant Re-Enters Service after Extended Outage - By Stephen Heiser - FPL Group, Inc. has said that its Seabrook Station nuclear power plant is back in service after an extended outage. As discussed in the company's Dec. 22 news release, the Seabrook plant, operated by FPL Group subsidiary NextEra Energy Resources LLC, was taken off-line...

Nuclear Innovation North America Responds to CPS Energy Lawsuit - By Stephen Heiser - Nuclear Innovation North America LLC (NINA) has responded in a legal filing to the lawsuit CPS Energy filed on Sunday, December 6, 2009. “NINA’s goal is to work with our partners to find mutually agreeable solutions, not to file lawsuits against them,” said Steve Winn, NINA Chief Executive Officer. “That...

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.

Nuclear Security Students Received Practical Training in State-of-the-art Facility - By April Murelio - The IAEA in cooperation with Russia’s Interdepartmental Special Training Centre (ISTC) of Rosatom recently held a pilot practical training course for students specializing in nuclear security.

This order is the largest ever for AREVA T&D in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and will contribute to the development and improvement of the 132 kV electrical distribution network in order to keep up with Dubai’s rapid urban expansion - By Stephen Heiser - AREVA’s Transmission and Distribution (T&D) division has won an order worth approximately €200 million for eleven high voltage Gas...