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Executive Management Changes, Transition Plan Announced at Southern Company - By Mark McFadden - Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO David M. Ratcliffe has announced that he will retire December 1. As part of the company's succession and management transition plan, Ratcliffe also announced...

In this role Fallon will serve as the senior executive responsible for all nuclear activities within CH2M HILL across the defense and civil nuclear liabilities management, commercial nuclear power and national security markets - By Chris Smith - CH2M HILL, a global full-service consulting, design...

Dr. Klein served as chairman of the NRC from July 2006 to May 2009 and as a commissioner until March 2010. Prior to his service on the NRC, he served as the assistant to the secretary of defense for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Programs from November 2001 to July 2006 - By Mark McFadden...

The opportunities for success in this area of the world are literally limitless. The new regional structure is organized to help us seize these opportunities as well as prepare us to meet the needs of a geographic area spanning several time zones, cultures and different levels of market maturity, all...

Bill Coley’s wealth of experience in all phases of power generation will be a great asset to NuScale,” said Paul Lorenzini, chief executive officer of NuScale. “We are delighted that Bill has accepted our invitation to serve on the board - By Chris Smith - Veteran electric utility...

In his new role, Bell will have responsibility for Resource Policy and Planning and Nuclear Development, as well as Market Planning, Renewable Resources, Pricing & Rates, Utility Relations and Energy Sales, Efficiency and Conservation - By Linton Levy - The Georgia Power Board of Directors...

Shigenori Shiga will replace outgoing Chairman Steve Tritch, who retired July 1 - By Stephen Heiser - Westinghouse Electric Company has announced the appointment of Shigenori Shiga to the position of Chairman, replacing Steve Tritch, who retired July 1. Mr. Shiga has served as Senior Vice President...

The NNSA Los Alamos Site Office is responsible for administering the management and operations contract for Los Alamos National Laboratory as well as managing federal activities at the laboratory - By Linton Levy - The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced the selection...

Ronnie L. Bates, president and CEO, Southern Power, and Jerry L. Stewart, chief production officer for Southern Company and senior vice president, Alabama Power, have decided to retire effective Oct. 1. Fanning said the retirements of Bates and Stewart will be strongly felt across the company and industry...

Wallace will direct the submission to the NRC of an application for design certification of NuScale’s small, modular, scalable, natural circulation light water reactor. The company expects to submit the application in 2012 with the goal of supporting a plant on line as early as 2018. - By Stephen...

Appointment of Ferland completes executive staffing for operational model announced last week - By Mark McFadden - Westinghouse Electric Company has announced the appointment of Jim Ferland to the position of president, Americas Region. Mr. Ferland, a former Westinghouse vice president who has...

The AREVA Installed Base business unit, as part of the AREVA Reactors and Services Business Group, employs 5,000 people in 20 locations worldwide. It services nuclear power plant operators around the world by providing products, services and innovative solutions for maintenance, upgrading, modernization...

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts - By Stephen Heiser - President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key administration post: Anne M. Harrington, Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, National Nuclear Security...

Changes made to meet the needs of a fast-growing commercial nuclear energy industry;Increase commitment to operational excellence and technology leadership - By Stephen Heiser - Westinghouse Electric Company has announced a new organizational structure built around a regional approach to conducting...

Strategic Realignment of Responsibilities within the Standalone Operating Nuclear Independent Power Producer - By April Murelio - Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC (CENG) has announced that Maria Korsnick, Senior Vice President - Operations and Chief Operating Officer, has been named Chief...

This acquisition occurs after Alstom and Schneider Electric announced in July 2009 they were launching a joint acquisition offer of Areva T&D. At the end of November 2009, Alstom and Schneider Electric entered into exclusive negociation with Areva for the acquisition of its transmission and distribution...

A consortium agreement was signed by the two partners in November 2009 for the purpose of this joint acquisition. The price paid for Areva T&D’s shares amounted to EUR 2.29 billion. The net financial debt of Areva T&D was about EUR 0.89 billion as of December 31, 2009 - By April Murelio...

Thomas, who has served in the newly created position of executive vice president for People and Performance since January, previously was TVA's controller. Herrin, who succeeds Thomas in the People and Performance role, has been serving as TVA's senior vice president for River Operations ...

Dr. Klein, 62, served as Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from July 2006 to May 2009, and thereafter as a Commissioner until March 30, 2010 - Edited by Chris Smith - The Board of Directors of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation has announced that Dr. Dale E. Klein has been elected...

These two men are the perfect additions to AEHI. Both positions are extremely important to our success, because as AEHI subsidiaries, Energy Neutral and Green World Water are already proving extremely important and are expected to become key sources of revenue for the company within a year - By Linton...

Pardee will have overall responsibility for Exelon Generation’s power generation fleet, which includes the Exelon Nuclear and Exelon Power business units. In his new role, Pardee will continue to drive safety, reliability and asset optimization for Exelon Generation - By Mark McFadden - Charles...

The anticipated acquisition of Areva T&D by Schneider Electric and Alstom triggers a mandatory offer for 20% of the share capital of Areva T&D India Ltd. - By Mark McFadden - The acquisition by Alstom and Schneider Electric in consortium of Areva T&D will lead to an indirect acquisition...

The MOX facility, which will be owned by the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, is part of an effort to make surplus weapons-grade plutonium into more proliferation-resistant forms. Converting the plutonium into MOX fuel will enable it to be used in commercial reactors...

The current role of GEH’s Chairman of the Board and President & CEO will be split into two positions, effective July 5. Fuller will remain as Chairman of the Board, and Caroline Reda will become President & CEO - By Stephen Heiser - With the world’s increasing concerns about...

Ms Dewberry will serve as our lead package design and licensing engineer and will be tasked with managing our engineering services from our newly opened office in Hanford, Washington - By Stephen Heiser - WMG, Inc is pleased to announce the addition of two highly qualified engineering professionals...