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The NRC has released its Recommendations for Enhancing Reactor Safety in the 21st Century - Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Daiichi Accident . The 90 page report was written in response to the earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011 which resulted in partial or complete meltdowns...

Nuclear energy isn’t a good fit for Alaska right now but could be within a decade or two. If a new generation of small, user-friendly reactors hits the market, nuclear power could actually be a viable energy source for Fairbanks, according to a report coming soon by University of Alaska researchers...

France is one of the least CO2-intensive industrialised economies, thanks to the substantial role that nuclear power plays in its energy mix. Praising France for its commitment to the development of commercial nuclear power in its efforts to combat climate change - By April Murelio - The International...

According to the report, nuclear power contributed about 15% to the total world electricity generation in 2009 with an installed capacity of 373GW. There are currently 436 nuclear reactors in operation in 30 countries worldwide. The US is the largest producer of nuclear power generating 31% of the total...

Worldwide exploration and mine development expenditures have more than doubled since the publication of the previous edition, Uranium 2007: Resources, Production and Demand. These expenditures have increased despite declining uranium market prices since mid-2007 - Edited by Linton Levy - According...

The NERI and I-NERI programs have furthered DOE goals for the past decade, conducting research into many of the key technical issues that impact the expanded use of advanced nuclear energy systems. Researchers have fostered innovative ideas in advanced nuclear energy systems and nuclear hydrogen production...

According to the report, required under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the NRC conducted 179 security inspections at commercial power reactors, of which 24 were force-on-force inspections. These force-on-force inspections use a well-trained mock adversary force to test a facility’s ability to respond...

AREVA's campaign processing of spent fuel for EDF is underway and progressing well - By Stephen Heiser - Since the beginning of the year, 776 tons have been processed for recycling. In the vitrification facilities 46 canisters of vitrified fission products(1) have been produced. Since the beginning...

The study concludes that, besides its technical complexity, the management issues of a nuclear new build are often underestimated and call for professional management of the venture - By Mark McFadden - Global management consultancy Arthur D. Little has produced a major new study that examines...

Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) is the world’s leading independent provider of news, data, research and analysis to decision-makers in renewable energy, energy smart technologies, carbon markets, carbon capture and storage, and nuclear power. Bloomberg New Energy Finance has staff of more than...

The latest reactor designs, now under construction around the world, build on over 50 years of technology development. The roadmap notes that these designs will need to be fully established as reliable and competitive electricity generators over the next few years if they are to become the mainstays...

The report also said that a nuclear safety program currently being implemented in Ukraine included measures to address inadequacies revealed in the course of the study - Edited By April Murelio - According to a report by the The Kyiv Post. Ukrainian nuclear power plants meet most of the nuclear...

As the reemergence of nuclear industry in the global energy arena indicates a significant growth of nuclear power, understanding of the importance of PLEX and its role in sustaining the competitveness of nuclear plants is vital - By Linton Levy - Nuclear industry plays a vital role in global power...

Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC determined that Entergy-Vermont Yankee (ENVY) appropriately evaluated the contaminated groundwater with respect to off-site effluent release limits and the resulting radiological impact to public health and safety; and that ENVY complied with all applicable...

New Platts/Capgemini Research Also Identifies Regulation, the Environment and Technology as Top Concerns of Industry Executives - Edited by Mark McFadden - A survey of the more than 100 executives within the U.S. and Canadian electric and natural gas industries shows that some 80% are dissatisfied...

Bentley accelerated its AssetWise platform initiative for infrastructure operations through the major acquisitions of Exor, market leader in linear networked assets such as roadways, and eB, market leader in configuration and records management of mission-critical operations such as nuclear plants ...

Demand from new and existing nuclear power stations is set to drive the moisture separator reheater market. Currently, 56 new nuclear reactors are under construction across the globe and are expected to come online during the period 2010-2020, which indicates growth in demand for nuclear moisture separator...

Attached is the Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) audit report titled, Audit of NRC’s Management of Agreements With Department of Energy Laboratories - Source NRC - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND The Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 authorized the Nuclear Regulatory Commission...

In a 114-page report filed last week, Entergy Corp. said its agents and representatives gave incomplete answers to questions by the state Public Service Board and should have corrected them later, but that they never tried to deceive -Edited by Linton Levy - Independent Investigation Report Commissioned...

The Future of Nuclear Energy to 2030 and Its Implications for Safety, Security and Nonproliferation is a comprehensive report divided into four distinctive and detailed parts as follows: - Edited by Linton Levy - As the nuclear summit in Washington hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama unfolded...

The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 3.8 percent. The Western European countries covered in this research service are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,...

Investments include numerous enhancements to the energy-delivery system (smart grid projects), modernization of the company's power generating fleet and, in the longer term, new advanced nuclear generation - Edited by Chris Smith - Progress Energy delivered on its commitments to customers and...

Demand from new and existing nuclear power stations is set to drive the moisture separator reheater market. Currently, 56 new nuclear reactors are under construction across the globe and are expected to come online during the period 2010-2020 - Edited by Mark McFadden - “Global Nuclear Moisture...

The Nuclear Fuel Processing Market to Grow at an AAGR of 6.4% during 2009–2020 - By Stephen Heiser - GBI Research’s new report, “The Future of the Global Nuclear Fuel Processing Industry to 2020” provides in-depth analysis and forecasts for the global nuclear fuel processing...

South Korean Nuclear Companies Target to Obtain 20% of Global Nuclear Construction Market Share by 2030 - Edited by April Murelio - South Korean nuclear industry players foresee a potential market in the global nuclear power plant construction. The growing demand for energy driven by developing...