Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire

Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

NRC has Failed to Adequately Address Flood Risks at Nuclear

NRC has Failed to Adequately Address Flood Risks at Nuclear ...
Details of a censored Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) report show that the risk of a flooding accident at U.S. nuclear power plants appears to be greater ...
www.ucsusa.org/news/.../nrc-flood-risks-dam-failures-0344.ht...


Daily Kos: NRC Has Mislead American Public About Long-Known ...
"The redacted information shows that the NRC is lying to the American public about the safety of U.S. reactors," said David Lochbaum, a nuclear engineer and ...
www.dailykos.com/.../-NRC-Has-Mislead-American-Public-Ab...

Prison Planet.com » NRC Whistleblowers: Risk of Nuclear Melt ...
An engineer with the NRC says that a reactor meltdown is an “absolute certainty” if a dam upstream of a nuclear plant fails … and that such a scenario is ...
www.prisonplanet.com/nrc-whistleblowers-risk-of-nuclear-mel...

Will Indian Point be sae for decades? A question of competence


Will Indian Point be safe for decades? A question of competence
newjerseynewsroom.com
The board's findings will be presented to the five members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, who can accept or reject their ruling. The challenges, buttressed by more than 1,400 exhibits, were filed by the New York Attorney General's office, and ...http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/science-updates/will-indian-point-be-safe-for-decades-a-question-of-competence

Leaked Report Suggests Long-Known Flood Threat To Nuclear Plants, Safety


Leaked Report Suggests Long-Known Flood Threat To Nuclear Plants, Safety ...

Huffington Post - ‎Oct 19, 2012‎
An un-redacted version of a recently released Nuclear Regulatory Commission report highlights the threat that flooding poses to nuclear power plants located near large dams -- and suggests that the NRC has misled the public for years about the severity of ...http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/19/nuclear-plant-flood-threat-leak_n_1983005.html

Coverup: Risk of Nuclear Melt-Down in US Higher than it was at Fukushima


Coverup: Risk of Nuclear Melt-Down in US Higher than it was at Fukushima

Center for Research on Globalization - ‎6 hours ago‎
Massive Cover-Up of Risks from Flooding to Numerous U.S. Nuclear Facilities. Numerous American nuclear reactors are built within flood zones: NuclearFloodsFinal Highres NRC Whistleblowers: Risk of Nuclear Melt Down In U.S. Is Even HIGHER Than ...http://www.globalresearch.ca/coverup-risk-of-nuclear-melt-down-in-u-s-higher-than-it-was-at-fukushima/5309002

Report: South Texas Project faces flood risk

Report: South Texas Project faces flood risk
FuelFix (blog)
In response, a report Friday from the Union of Concerned Scientists says that the NRC document shows that, “34 reactors — one-third of the U.S. nuclear fleet — may face flooding hazards greater than they are designed to withstand, as a result of the http://fuelfix.com/blog/2012/10/19/report-south-texas-project-faces-flood-risk/...

Russian nuclear power stations will generate more than 170 bln kWh this year


Russian nuclear power stations will generate more than 170 bln kWh this year ...
Power Engineering Magazine
Nuclear power stations in Russia will end this year having generated upwards of 170 billion kWh, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said at the first meeting of the new supervisory council of state nuclear power corporation Rosatom. "Russian atomic ...http://www.power-eng.com/news/2012/10/20/russian-nuclear-power-stations-will-generate-more-than-170-bln-kwh-this-year-rogozin.html

Hokkaido Electric fers up to 0% power shortfall in winter


Hokkaido Electric fears up to 10% power shortfall in winter
Power Engineering Magazine
Hokkaido Electric Power Co. said Friday that demand for electricity may exceed supply by up to 10.4 percent in winter if unexpected problems occur at its major non-nuclear thermal power plant or other power generation facilities.http://www.power-eng.com/news/2012/10/20/hokkaido-electric-fears-up-to-10-power-shortfall-in-winter.html

Nuclear Iran: The Birth of an Atomic State, by David Patrikarakos


Nuclear Iran: The Birth of an Atomic State, By David Patrikarakos
The Independent
For the past ten years there has been tension over Iran's nuclear plans, with deep suspicions by Israelis and conservative Americans that the Islamic Republic is engaged in developing nuclear weapons under cover of a civil nuclear-power programme.http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/nuclear-iran-the-birth-of-an-atomic-state-by-david-patrikarakos-8216910.html

"Electric Poverty" and Germanys Green Energy Disaster


“Electric Poverty” and Germany's Green Energy Disaster
FrontPage Magazine
Germany is one of Europe's most reliable economies and yet its bungled attempts at switching from reliable nuclear power to “Green Energy” has led to a complete disaster. And it's something that we should be paying attention to because Barack Obama and ...http://frontpagemag.com/2012/dgreenfield/electric-poverty-and-germanys-green-energy-disaster/

Nuclear desalination best step forward for UAE, says Masdar Institute Faculty


Nuclear desalination best step forward for UAE, says Masdar Institute Faculty
AME Info
The UAE's water and energy security will receive a major boost if the desalination plants can be linked to nuclear power. Nuclear desalination is a well-known technology and the number of plants currently operating across the world strongly indicates ...http://www.ameinfo.com/nuclear-desalination-step-forward-uae-masdar-315982

The Past Is Present at Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant

The Past Is Present at Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant
Businessweek
The worst-ever U.S. nuclear energy accident occurred on March 28, 1979, when the core in Three Mile Island's Unit 2 overheated and partially melted. The facility had come online just three months earlier. Lacking appropriate real-time monitors and ...http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-10-20/the-past-is-present-at-three-mile-island-nuclear-power-plant

CNN's Fareed Zakaria dips into energy issues

Fareed Zakaria's gives more free air time to Amory Lovins "Reinventing Fire" presentation on Global Lessons: The GPS Road Map for Powering America airing on Oct 21st.  Just passing this along for info.
 
Apparently another opportunity for Lovin's to sell his Hypercar concept.
 

"Does nuclear lack a natural constituency?"



"Does nuclear lack a natural constituency?"

During the last presidential debate, both President Obama and Governor Romney were practically falling over themselves to highlight their support of both fossil and renewable energy sources - yet nuclear received scarce mention, being practically orphaned from the debate. Is the problem nuclear's lack of a natural constituency like those held by fossil and renewable sources?

Editor's Note

I will do some random posting from airports today and Monday. And perhaps a little this evening.
Have a nice weekend all!

NRC Whistleblowers: Risk of Nuclear Melt-Down In U.S. Is Even HIGHER Than It Was at Fukushima

NRC Whistleblowers: Risk of Nuclear Melt-Down In U.S. Is Even HIGHER Than It Was at Fukushima

Massive Cover-Up of Risks from Flooding to Numerous U.S. Nuclear Facilities

Numerous American nuclear reactors are built within flood zones:
NuclearFloodsFinal Highres NRC Whistleblowers: Risk of Nuclear Melt Down In U.S. Is Even HIGHER Than It Was at Fukushima
As one example, on the following map (showing U.S. nuclear power plants built within earthquake zones), the red lines indicate the Mississippi and Missouri rivers:  NRC Whistleblowers: Risk of Nuclear Melt Down In U.S. Is Even HIGHER Than It Was at Fukushima
Numerous dam failures have occurred within the U.S.:
damfailures NRC Whistleblowers: Risk of Nuclear Melt Down In U.S. Is Even HIGHER Than It Was at Fukushima

Running a Marine Unit on Solar and Diesel

Running a Marine Unit on Solar and Diesel

Navy research program eschews solar PV for hybrid solar-liquid fuel system to dramatically cut fuel use.http://www.technologyreview.com/view/429708/running-a-marine-unit-on-solar-and-diesel/?ref=rss

Friday, October 19, 2012

Editor's Note

Dear Readers
I am going to be away from my blogs for the next three days. I am traveling to San Francisco
to attend a Memorial Service of the husband of a dear friend of mine who passed away earlier
this month.  I will post if and when I am able, but likely won't resume in earnest until
my return late on Monday. And yes, the flight from San Francisco to Kennedy lands right in the
middle of the Foreign Policy Debate so am hoping CNN will rerun it later in the evening or the next day.
Best regards.
Michele Kearney

Tremors of concern



Tremors of concern
Hampton Union
Edward Markey and John Tierney would prohibit the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from granting a license extension to any current nuclear plant licensee that applies for it more than 10 years prior to the expiration of its current license."http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121019-OPINION-210190376

Yankee: Tritium response finished


Yankee: Tritium response finished
Brattleboro Reformer
"We urged the company to check the COB well -- as did the state -- to check for any contamination at this lower elevation, and the company ultimately agreed to do so," said Neil Sheehan, spokesman for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The most recent ...http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_21806474/yankee-tritium-response-finished

Nuclear Regulatory Commission has Failed to Adequately Address Flood Risks ...


Nuclear Regulatory Commission has Failed to Adequately Address Flood Risks ...

Union of Concerned Scientists -
Nuclear Regulatory Commission has Failed to Adequately Address Flood Risks at Nuclear Plants from Dam Failures, Report Finds. Negligence Could Lead to a U.S. Fukushima, Science Group Says. WASHINGTON (October 19, 2012)—http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/nrc-flood-risks-dam-failures-0344.html

Leaked Report suggests Long-Known Flood Threat to Nuclear Plants


Leaked Report Suggests Long-Known Flood Threat To Nuclear Plants, Safety ...
Huffington Post
An un-redacted version of a recently released Nuclear Regulatory Commission report highlights the threat that flooding poses to nuclear power plants located near large dams -- and suggests that the NRC has misled the public for years about the severity ...http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/19/nuclear-plant-flood-threat-leak_n_1983005.html

Nuclear-Waste Rule Rewritten by September 2014, NRC Staff Says

Nuclear-Waste Rule Rewritten by September 2014, NRC Staff Says
Bloomberg
NRC's staff plans to continue revieving license applications and holding hearings, and final action is “the only licensing milestone that the staff will be unable to complete” before the waste rule is issued, according to documents posted today on NRC ...

Exxon may pull out of southern Iraq

Exxon may pull out of southern Iraq

ExxonMobil intends to pull out of southern Iraq, in favor of moving forward with its Kurdish oil contracts, an energy expert source told Al-Monitor Wednesday on condition of anonymity. The oil giant’s contracts with Iraq’s Kurdish entity have been a source of ongoing legal dispute with the Iraqi central government in Baghdad.
ExxonMobil informed the State Department this week of its intent to pull out of southern Iraq, Reuters subsequently confirmed Thursday, citing an unnamed American official.

Brain Controlled Robotic Suit Could Help Reduce Fukushima Cleanup Risk



Brain Controlled Robotic Suit Could Help Reduce Fukushima Cleanup Risk
http://www.darkgovernment.com/news/brain-controlled-robotic-suit-could-help-reduce-fukushima-cleanup-risk/

Contrary to popular belief, the horrific nuclear disaster at Fukushima is far
from over. Indeed, as Agence France-Presse (AFP) points out, “The
decommissioning of the crippled plant is expected to take several decades.”

However, the “profoundly man-made” disaster at Fukushima and the dangers
associated with the ongoing cleanup effort could be mitigated, at least in part,

The Latest Law Suit: Is It a Constitutional Case in Vermont?


The Latest Law Suit: Is It a Constitutional Case in Vermont?

http://yesvy.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-latest-law-suit-is-it.html

Guest Post on San Onofre by Nuclear Engineer Ken Schultz. Steam generators not a safety issue


Guest Post on San Onofre by Nuclear Engineer Ken Schultz. Steam generators not a safety issue


Back in Vermont, Meredith Angwin writes that the legislature passed a seven million dollar tax that applied to only one business in Vermont-- Vermont Yankee.  Lawsuits will decide if the tax will remain in place.  It would be bad for businesses throughout the country if such a tax stands up in court.

Japan tightening nuclear safety rules-chief regulator

Japan tightening nuclear safety rules-chief regulatorhttp://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/18/us-japan-nuclear-idUSBRE89H0LH20121018

U.K. Energy Rules to Include Measures Spurring Nuclear


Nuke hearing targets evacuation costs

Nuke hearing targets evacuation costs

Federal judges question formula used by Indian Point ownerhttp://www.lohud.com/article/20121018/NEWS02/310180083/Nuke-hearing-targets-evacuation-costs?gcheck=1&nclick_check=1

Hillary Clinton seeks stronger safety programs for reactors

Energy is key to economic development: Hillary Clintonhttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/energy-is-key-to-economic-development-hillary-clinton/articleshow/16871079.cms


Fukushima Updates

Here are the topic summaries of today's FukushimaUpdates. Please click the lin for the full reports.
 
A high-tech imaging system used for non-invasive internal scanning of large objects might be used to try and find the location of the melted fuel at Fukushima Daiichi. The location, or locations of the corium deposit(s) inside each PCV should be identifiable and the size of each deposit confidently estimated... The head of Japan’s Nuclear Accident Independent Investigative Commission (NAIIC) is in Washington to present his panel’s English-version of their report... The Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) field study on the geologic anomaly relative to Oi NPS began today... With the moratorium on operating nukes, the tiny middle-eastern country of Qatar has acquired the status of “lifeline” for Japan’s electric companies.
 

Reviewing the New or Restarted Nuclear Reactors for 2012

Reviewing the New or Restarted Nuclear Reactors for 2012

1. Bruce Power’s Unit 2 sent power to Ontario’s electricity grid, for the first time in 17 years earlier today marking a major milestone in the Bruce Power revitalization program.

With first synchronization now complete, final planned commissioning activities will be carried-out on Unit 2 including safety system shutdown testing. Once the units are at high power, they will produce enough electricity to power cities the size of Ottawa and London, ON, combined.

“Ontario is building a modern, clean, reliable electricity system and nuclear energy is a critical part of our energy supply. Bruce Power’s revitalization program is an important step towards eliminating the use of coal fired electricity by the end of 2014,” said Chris Bentley, Ontario Minister of Energy.

The return to service of Units 1 and 2 bring the Bruce Power site back to its eight-unit capacity, doubling the number of operational units from 10 years ago when the company began its multi-year revitalization program to make it the largest nuclear generating facility in the world. Prior to this investment, half of the units on the site were laid up.

Read more »http://nextbigfuture.com/2012/10/reviewing-new-or-restarted-nuclear.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29

ANS Nuclear Matinee: Vogtle and Summer construction updates

ANS Nuclear Matinee: Vogtle and Summer construction updates

America’s first new commercial nuclear energy reactors in 30 years are currently under construction at the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Burke County, Georgia, and the Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Generating Station in Fairfield County, South Carolina.
Here are the latest updates from the ongoing construction of these amazing projects.http://ansnuclearcafe.org/2012/10/19/matinee-vogtle-and-summer-updates/

Current and Future Batteries

Current and Future Batteries

Cost and performance of EV batteries (March 2012, 100 pages)
http://nextbigfuture.com/2012/10/current-and-future-batteries.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29

Energy & Nuclear News Article List 12th Oct – 18th Oct 2012 from Assystem Energy & Nuclear

Energy & Nuclear News Article List 12th Oct – 18th Oct 2012

Energy & Nuclear News Article List 12th Oct – 18th Oct 2012

Assystem wishes Racing Metro “good fortune” for their game against Saracens this weekend in the Heineken cup.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Weekly Review

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Weekly Review

Water sampling from unit 1 and a significant mea culpa from Tokyo Electric Power Co. were among the news from Japan this week.

Recent developments related to the nuclear plant blacked out following last year's earthquake and tsunami include:http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2012/10/19/fukushima-daiichi-nuclear-plant-weekly-review-101902.aspx

Asia Report: First Solar Enters Nascent Indonesian Market with 100-MW Deal

Asia Report: First Solar Enters Nascent Indonesian Market with 100-MW Deal http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/10/asia-report-first-solar-enters-nascent-indonesian-market-with-100-mw-deal?cmpid=rss

EPA Draws Multiple Industry, Environmentalist Suits Over Drilling Air Rules

EPA Draws Multiple Industry, Environmentalist Suits Over Drilling Air Rules http://insideepa.com/Inside-EPA-General/Inside-EPA-Public-Content/epa-draws-multiple-industry-environmentalist-suits-over-drilling-air-rules/menu-id-565.html?S=LI

US NRC Blog Update: In Response to Your Letters: Proposed Restart of SONGS Unit 2

U.S. NRC Blog

In Response to Your Letters: Proposed Restart of SONGS Unit 2

by Moderator
Over the past two weeks, the NRC has received a number of phone calls and emails from the local community and other concerned members of the public to voice their opinion regarding the proposed restart of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Unit 2. Thank you for expressing your concerns. We value your input and understand how important these issues are. We are continually working to enhance our engagement with the public.
While we cannot respond to each person individually, the NRC would like to assure you that your concerns are being heard and that we are approaching the issue of restarting SONGS very carefully. We are committed to learning what happened at the plant before considering any restart options.
On October 4, the NRC received a letter from Southern California Edison indicating that they have addressed issues raised by the NRC in a Confirmatory Action Letter. At the same time, the NRC also received a proposed action plan that recommends restarting Unit 2 at the San Onofre plant for an initial five-month period at reduced power. This restart would be followed by additional inspection.
The NRC will analyze Southern California Edison’s determination of the causes of the steam generator tube degradation and actions to prevent future degradation before making any decision on the proposed restart plan of Unit 2. The NRC will take as much time as is required to complete its inspection and analysis preceding any decisions about restarting Unit 2. Restart of SONGS will not be permitted until the agency's thorough review is completed and the facility is safe to operate. The Commission is also considering a petition for hearing and request for a stay of any authorization for restart until the conclusion of the hearing.
The NRC will continue to provide opportunities for the public to be involved and informed. For updates on the San Onofre plant go the NRC web site.
Allison Macfarlane
NRC Chairman
Moderator | October 19, 2012 at 9:44 am | Tags: nuclear | Categories: Operating Reactors | URL: http://wp.me/p1fSSY-Qr

NYSERDA Awards $2M to 8 Projects to Develop Energy Storage Technology

NYSERDA Awards $2M to 8 Projects to Develop Energy Storage Technology
CleanTechnica
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has awarded $2 million to eight companies, it announced this week. Each company received $250,000 to facilitate the development of working prototypes of a variety of energy storage ...http://cleantechnica.com/2012/10/18/nyserda-awards-2m-to-8-projects-to-develop-energy-storage-technology/

Dead River Company, Thermal Energy Storage of Maine teaming up

Dead River Company, Thermal Energy Storage of Maine teaming uphttp://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121018/GJNEWS03/121019093/-1/sannews

Is This The Cost Effective Lithium Battery Solution Wall Street and Industry Have ...

Is This The Cost Effective Lithium Battery Solution Wall Street and Industry Have ...

Reuters - ‎Oct 18, 2012‎
Publicly traded U.S. based Lithium cell battery companies have had a rough year. Ener1 and Valence both entered bankruptcy in 2012 and A123 Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: AONE) accepted a $465 million rescue investment from China's largest auto parts ...http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/18/idUS114049+18-Oct-2012+HUG20121018

K2 Energy Systems, Inc. Reports Sufficient Li-Ion Cell Inventory and ...

MarketWatch (press release) - ‎Oct 18, 2012‎
HENDERSON, Nev., Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Responding quickly to recent uncertainties in the Li-Ion battery market, K2 Energy Solutions, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of proprietary rechargeable lithium iron ...http://www.marketwatch.com/story/k2-energy-systems-inc-reports-sufficient-li-ion-cell-inventory-and-manufacturing-capacity-in-response-to-recent-competitor-bankruptcy-filings-2012-10-18

American Manganese Inc. : Announces Successful Production of Lithium Ion Battery Prototypeshttp://www.4-traders.com/news/American-Manganese-Inc-Announces-Successful-Production-of-Lithium-Ion-Battery-Prototypes--15393596/

BYD: Plenty of expertise in solar and storage

  BYD: Plenty of expertise in solar and storage 

 Read more: http://www.pv-magazine.com/news/details/beitrag/byd--plenty-of-expertise-in-solar-and-storage_100008892/#ixzz29kh6rroD

Why Energy Transfer Partners is Cheap; It's Complicated


Why Energy Transfer Partners Is Cheap: It's Complicated
Seeking Alpha
The midstream assets involved in this transaction include NGL pipelines, fractionation capacity and storage facilities. Since the deal closed, Energy Transfer Partners and Regency Energy Partners have focused on expanding this system to serve the Eagle ...http://seekingalpha.com/article/932431-why-energy-transfer-partners-is-cheap-it-s-complicated
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PennEnergy's Weekly Most Popular Oil & Gas News


Forward to Friend This Week's Most Popular Oil & Gas News
Oil export plans draw inquiry from legislators
BP marks major milestone at Kinnoull project towards rejuvenation of Andrew platform
Shell sued over Nigerian oil pipelines
Gazprom Board reviews global gas consumption and increases LNG production
Oil exploration, both onshore and off, creates job demand
T. Boone Pickens releases statement on energy and Presidential debate
API files court challenge against costly, anti-competitive SEC rule
Oil well completions up from year ago levels
Saudi Aramco clarifies position in Tyco case
Deloitte says U.S. energy policy should focus on supply security
Petrobras signs memorandum of understanding for studies in Solimoes Basin
Eni & Rosneft discuss offshore Russia projects

PennEnergy Video News Update
From the lawsuit filed against Shell for spills in Nigeria, to API's latest well completions report, to the dramatic toll of sanctions on Iran's oil exports, all of the week's biggest headlines are in the PennEnergy Video News Update. 



Sanctions slash Iranian oil exports
Ongoing sanctions against Iran are taking an unexpectedly dramatic toll on oil exports from the struggling Middle Eastern nation.
Full Article

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Southern Co. expands its solar generation to North Carolina

Southern Co. expands its solar generation to North Carolina
 
The utility announced the acquisition of its first solar installation in North Carolina. http://www.utilitydive.com/news/southern-co-expands-its-solar-generation-to-north-carolina/65340/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Utility+Dive+created+2012-10-19+090006709733&utm_content=Utility+Dive+created+2012-10-19+090006709733+CID_3c7f03ff72ab44b3d4ba4539a950c528&utm_source=campaignmonitor&utm_term=Southern%20Co%20expands%20its%20solar%20generation%20to%20North%20Carolina
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Northeast Utilities sets aside almost 1,000 acres for green space in Conn.

Northeast Utilities sets aside almost 1,000 acres for green space in Conn.
 
981 acres will be preserved as a part of NU's $5 billion deal to buy NStar. http://www.utilitydive.com/news/northeast-utilities-sets-aside-almost-1000-acres-for-green-space-in-conn/65144/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Utility+Dive+created+2012-10-19+090006709733&utm_content=Utility+Dive+created+2012-10-19+090006709733+CID_3c7f03ff72ab44b3d4ba4539a950c528&utm_source=campaignmonitor&utm_term=Northeast%20Utilities%20sets%20aside%20almost%201000%20acres%20for%20green%20space%20in%20Conn

A123's Technology Just Wasn't Good Enough


A123's Technology Just Wasn't Good Enough

Cameron's energy policy plans 'unravel'

Cameron’s energy policy plans ‘unravel’
http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/XBL547/UUPHQX/XHI20I/OFN5O0/AZ/h?a1=2012&a2=10&a3=19
 
Cameron triggers energy confusion
http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/XBL547/UUPHQX/XHI20I/1O0RKY/AZ/h?a1=2012&a2=10&a3=19

Radiation probes indicate NO melt through at Fukushima Daiichi Unit 1

From Atomic Insights

Radiation probes indicate NO melt through at Fukushima Daiichi Unit 1

http://atomicinsights.com/2012/10/radiation-probes-indicate-no-melt-through-at-fukushima-unit-1.html

Tepco has recently released measurements that provide convincing evidence that virtually all of the corium in Fukushima Daiichi unit #1 remains safely stored inside an intact reactor pressure vessel. Despite all claims to the contrary, no substantial quantities of that material have melted through the pressure vessel to fall onto the concrete floor of the surrounding containment structure.

Rod Adams

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Cosmic Rays Help Diagnose Damaged Nuclear Reactors From Space

Cosmic Rays Help Diagnose Damaged Nuclear Reactors From Spacehttp://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1112715737/cosmic-rays-diagnose-nuclear-reactors-101812/

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Oak Ridge researchers prove Fukushima Unit 4 spent fuel pool NEVER a danger


Oak Ridge researchers prove Fukushima Unit 4 spent fuel pool NEVER a dangerhttp://atomicinsights.com/2012/10/oak-ridge-researchers-prove-fukushima-unit-4-spent-fuel-pool-never-a-danger.html

Insurance giant cites climate in rising North American disaster costs

Insurance giant cites climate in rising North American disaster costshttp://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/262627-insurance-giant-cites-climate-in-rising-north-american-disaster-costs

France ‘Surprised’ by Areva’s Elimination From Temelin, AFP Says

France ‘Surprised’ by Areva’s Elimination From Temelin, AFP Sayshttp://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-18/france-surprised-by-areva-s-elimination-from-temelin-afp-says.html

Tajikistan's Oil and Gas could Change the Landscape of Central Asian Politics

Tajikistan's Oil and Gas could Change the Landscape of Central Asian Politics

There’s a potentially huge story developing in Tajikistan: Central Asia’s poor cousin may be sitting atop a vast pool of oil and natural gas. Yet, no one in Dushanbe – neither government officials, nor energy company executives – seems eager to discuss the prospect of an energy boom.In July, Tethys Petroleum announced that its development zone in southwestern Tajikistan could hold over 27 billion barrels of recoverable oil equivalent. The estimate, if accurate, would represent more than the remaining oil in United Kingdom’s…http://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Tajikistans-Oil-and-Gas-could-Change-the-Landscape-of-Central-Asian-Politics.html

Energy Industry Rep Compares The Coal Debate To The Civil War's Bloodiest Battles

Energy Industry Rep Compares The Coal Debate To The Civil War's Bloodiest Battles

Siemens further strengthens its energy service business in the Middle East with agreements with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

x Siemens Energy Service has been awarded long-term contracts for Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's (DEWA) newest power station in operation, the Jebel Ali M-Station. The facility is a 2,000 megawatt (MW) combined-cycle power plant and a 140 MIGD (million imperial gallons per day) desalination plant and is located in the United Arab Emirates - Dubai.  » Continue...http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/?press=/en/pressrelease/2012/energy/energy-service/ese201210004.htm?utm_source=tec_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&inf_contact_key=268b69e5d3ed40653887c0156c0bf22bf84d8544be1a38b0cccd980f1f01a1a7
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Fracking's Dark Side Gets Darker: The Problem of Methane Waste

By Peter Lehner - Fracking for oil in North Dakota is so lucrative that when natural gas bubbles up alongside the oil, most oil companies simply view it as waste. It's cheaper, in the short term, to burn the gas than it is to build the infrastructure to pipe and sell it--so they burn it. Across the North Dakota prairie, natural gas flares light up the night sky like huge torches. Every day, they burn off enough gas to heat half a million homes.  » Continue...http://theenergycollective.com/node/130796?utm_source=tec_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&inf_contact_key=8e7d243ea35cf5f75e7937f9b9ea147dc32eb65bc8122dcb95797154e96a782b

China's solar industry 'on life support


China's solar industry 'on life support'
Financial Times
Li Junfeng, deputy director of the energy research institute of the National Development and Reform Commission that steers China's renewable energy policy, said at least half of global solar panel manufacturing capacity will have to shut down through ...http://www.ft.com/home/us
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