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The latest is up , below are three tidbits you may find useful: From January 2009 to August 2009, US primary energy consumption fell by 5.7 percent compared to the same time period in 2008. For the first eight months of 2009, petroleum provided 31.7% of US energy consumption, natural gas provided 24...

Only two new nuclear power reactors began operation in 2009, although only the same number were closed. Work on 12 new units, however, signals serious growth for coming years

Kazakhstan has laid claim to being the world's top uranium producing country in 2009. Provisional figures show that its uranium output leapt over 60% last year to reach some 13,900 tonnes, surpassing both Canada's and Australia's forecast production.

One of NEI’s knowledgeable writers, Chris Charles, tallied up some promising world nuclear numbers in NEI’s weekly member newsletter. Below is his text that you may find useful. Jan. 7, 2010—The year 2009 ended with two new nuclear reactors beginning operation worldwide and a total of 55 new units under...

From a new administration in Washington, D.C., to the debate on climate change, 2009 was a busy year for the nuclear industry as the domestic fleet continued to operate at near-record capacity. The following summary of nuclear energy in 2009 was eloquently written and compiled by one of NEI’s writers...

Net profits are down 6% on higher costs from Finland reactor project Areva, the French state-owned nuclear giant, posted better than expected financial results for 2009.  Net profits for the year were EUR552 million compared to EUR589 million in 2008.  The company provided guidance to stock...