Nuclear Power Industry News

FPL, along with certain NextEra Energy Resources subsidiaries, signed a settlement agreement with the U.S. government dismissing lawsuits related to spent nuclear fuel disposal - By Linton Levy - FPL Group, Inc. today reported 2009 first quarter net income on a GAAP basis of $364 million, or $0.90 per share, compared with $249 million, or $0.62 per share, in the first quarter of 2008. On an adjusted...

Station is approximately 60 miles southwest of Chicago - By Linton Levy - Operators at Dresden Generating Station placed Unit 3 back online following the completion of planned maintenance work. “This maintenance, which involved replacing a valve, was a proactive measure to help ensure that the unit will continue to provide safe, reliable and environmentally-friendly electricity through...

GE Energy, NTC Expand Relationship in China, Signing Licensing Agreement for Industrial Steam Turbines - By Stephen Heiser - Further expanding its technology presence in China, GE Energy today announced that it has signed a technology licensing agreement with Nanjing Turbine & Electric Machinery Group (NTC). Under the agreement, NTC will have the license to use GE’s technology for steam...

Facility fabricates uranium fuel for pressurized and boiling water reactors - By stephen Heiser - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted AREVA's Richland, Wash., fuel fabrication facility a 40-year, 10 CFR Part 70, license renewal. The facility is also celebrating its 40-year operating anniversary this year. "Richland has fueled more than a generation of nuclear...

Senator points to French success with atomic power - By Linton Levy - According to Senator Lamar Alexander, the country should build 100 nuclear power plants, to help break its reliance on fossil fuels. "We say, find more American energy and use less--energy that is as clean as possible, as reliable as possible, and at as low a cost as possible. And one place to start is with 100 more...

Commission staff will hold a public management meeting with officials from Shaw Areva MOX Services on Wed., April 29 - By Abby Gessner - Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will hold a public management meeting with officials from Shaw Areva MOX Services on Wed., April 29, in Aiken, S.C., to discuss the current status of the license review, oversight activities, and construction of the mixed...

Federal officials kicked off a discussion about more nuclear facilities in South Miami-Dade - Edited by April Murelio - According to a report in the Miami Herald, while two more nuclear reactors at Turkey Point would generate clean energy and create at least 800 permanent new jobs in the area, federal regulators Thave night said that the proposed facilities were not a done deal. ''If...

Uranium mine with potential output of 3,000 metric tons per year has been opened - By Abby Gessner - A uranium mine with potential output of 3,000 metric tons per year has been opened at the Northern Khorasan deposit in southwest Kazakhstan's Kyzylorda Region, the national uranium export company said Friday. "All work on the mine is being carried out by the Kyzylkum company, whose shareholders...

First Quarter 2009 Revenue Climbs 8.5% To $3.97 Billion (3.003 Billion Euros) - By Stephen Heiser - First quarter 2009 revenue was up 8.5% compared with the same period last year, to 3.003 billion euros. At constant exchange rates and consolidation scope, growth came to 3.9%. Currency translation had a positive impact of 57 million euros over the quarter. Changes in the consolidation scope had...

Sponsors to Withdraw Missouri Clean and Renewable Energy Construction Bills in General Assembly Company Appreciates Strong Support Offered by Courageous Legislators, Applauds Vigorous Debate about Energy Issues. - Edited By Abby Gessner – ST. LOUIS, April 23 Senior management of AmerenUE, the Missouri operating subsidiary of Ameren Corporation , today announced that they have asked the...

Speech at Beijing International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century by IAEA Director General Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei - Edited by Abby Gessner - In the four years since the last Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Energy, both global energy demand and interest in nuclear power have continued to grow. Most of the 30 countries already using nuclear energy plan to expand their...

Profile Technologies, Inc. Announces Successful Product Trial for Internal Inspection - By Linton Levy - Profile Technologies, Inc., the developer of patented and proprietary electromagnetic inspection methods for pipelines, announces a successful trial of its newest electromagnetic pipeline inspection method which inspects tubes and pipelines for internal anomalies including corrosion, pinholes...

LightLOC Perimeter Protection System Addresses New NRC Monitoring Guidelines - By April Murelio - LightLOC Perimeter Protection Security Systems, a Woven Electronics LLC company, offers nuclear facilities a customizable solution to meet the new unattended access point detection guidelines. The NRC recently announced new guidelines, 10 CFR 73.55, ( http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9...

Plasma in which the fusion takes place has been viewed as state-of-the-art and essential science technology for potential future energy source - By Abby Gessner - Plasma in which the fusion takes place has been viewed as state-of-the-art and essential science technology for potential future energy source: nuclear fusion. Two and half years ago, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) appointed...

By midsummer it will be announced where Sweden's spent nuclear fuel will be permanently stored. Ahead of the decision a debate is underway regarding how safe the method for final storage is, primarily in terms of the three barriers that are intended to keep radioactive material from leaking into the surrounding groundwater. - Edited By Abby Gessner – But according to the new doctoral...

Tuesday April 21, 2009, Ralph Izzo, president, CEO and chairman of PSEG today told shareholders gathered for the annual meeting that the company is well positioned to address three major challenges that provide opportunity for growth: climate change, the need to replace aging infrastructure and the need for additional energy supply . - By Abby Gessner - “Our focus on operational excellence...

Exelon Announces First Quarter Results; Reaffirms Full Year 2009 Earnings Guidance - By Stephen Heiser - Exelon Corporation today announced that its first quarter 2009 consolidated earnings prepared in accordance with GAAP were $712 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, compared with earnings of $581 million, or $0.88 per share, in the first quarter of 2008. Exelon’s adjusted (non-GAAP...

67% of Americans Support the Expansion of Nuclear Power. - By Linton Levy - WASHINGTON, DC, April 22, 2009 – As the U.S. celebrates the 39th Anniversary of Earth Day, leaders of the Clean and Safe Energy (CASEnergy) Coalition recognize the growing support of environmentally friendly, emission-free nuclear power as part of the effort to build a sustainable, clean-energy economy, with the...

Thank you . - By Abby Gessner - Let me congratulate the University of Missouri and everyone involved in putting together this very impressive event. As a regulator, I am not here to promote or advocate nuclear energy. When the Atomic Energy Commission was split in 1974, the advocacy role was given to what would become the Department of Energy, and the regulatory role was given to an independent...

New Web site informs customers with resources to help reduce carbon footprint - By April Murellio - Helping the environment just got a little easier thanks to a new user- friendly Web site Entergy introduced today as the company celebrates Earth Day 2009. Entergy’s Earth Day Web site ( www.entergy.com/earthday ) is part of a larger effort to encourage its employees, customers and others...

$4.5 Billion Purchase by French Co. Strengthens Financial Stability of NY Nuclear Plants - By Abby Gessner - The New York State Public Service Commission has approved the $4.5 billion acquisition of nearly half of Constellation Nuclear, the indirect owner of three nuclear power plants in upstate New York, to a wholly owned subsidiary of Electricite de France S.A., the world’s largest nuclear...

Imagine all the benefits of a large commercial nuclear power plant contained in a small transportable reactor - By Randy Brich - Imagine all the benefits of a large commercial nuclear power plant contained in a small transportable reactor the size of a residential spa. Now, visualize no moving parts, no maintenance and a constant, continuous reliable flow of energy for 5-7 years before refueling...

MarShield provides Sheet Lead with a consistent and high density manufactured from pure lead at 99.94% purity, with no refining performed in the manufacturing of the sheet lead, the product quality is among the highest available . - By Abby Gessner - Sheet lead is the most malleable of common metals and can easily be shaped, formed, bent and cut. MarShield sheet lead is highly resistant to corrosion...

TIVERTON, ON – April 20, 2009 – Bruce Power launched a planned inspection and maintenance of Bruce B Unit 8 yesterday. - By Abby Gessner - During this planned outage, which will last approximately two months, workers will perform inspections and routine maintenance on a host of systems and components. Many of these activities cannot be performed while the 800 megawatt unit is running...

Comments by Kristine L. Svinicki, Commissioner, NRC - By Abby Gessner - Comments from Deloitte’s Annual Energy Conference by Good morning. I would like to thank Jane Allen for her kind introduction. It is a pleasure to be here. The published theme for this conference is: Energy: Bridge to a New Global Economy and the theme for this plenary session is Views on the Future Role of Nuclear...