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Saturday, May 7, 2016

Hill Update: Undermining the Iran Nuclear Deal « LobeLog

Hill Update: Undermining the Iran Nuclear Deal « LobeLog

Israel nuclear reactor defects spark secrecy dilemma

Israel nuclear reactor defects spark secrecy dilemma - See more at: http://www.jordantimes.com/news/region/israel-nuclear-reactor-defects-spark-secrecy-dilemma#sthash.kfUmUEWl.dpuf


http://www.jordantimes.com/news/region/israel-nuclear-reactor-defects-spark-secrecy-dilemma

Carnival of Nuclear Energy 307

Carnival of Nuclear Energy 307



http://nextbigfuture.com/2016/05/carnival-of-nuclear-energy-307.html

Public is rational about radiation; the industry isn’t


Public is rational about radiation; the industry isn’t


http://atomicinsights.com/public-rational-radiation-industry-isnt/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AtomicInsights+%28Atomic+Insights%29

The EPA Hasn’t Updated Fracking Rules In Nearly 3 Decades. Now, Environmental Groups Are Suing.


The EPA Hasn’t Updated Fracking Rules In Nearly 3 Decades. Now, Environmental Groups Are Suing.


http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2016/05/05/3775544/environmentalists-sue-epa-for-drilling-waste/

The Edison Electric Institute’s 2016 Goals Are a Bellwether for Utility Sector Change

The Edison Electric Institute’s 2016 Goals Are a Bellwether for Utility Sector Change


http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/the-edison-electric-institutes-internal-goals-for-2016-are-a-bellwether

Nuclear Costs Roll Onward and Upward


Nuclear Costs Roll Onward and Upward


http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/nuclear_costs_roll_onwards_and_upwards_20160507

1,500 area Exelon nuclear power plant employees could be out of jobs soon

1,500 area Exelon nuclear power plant employees could be out of jobs soon


http://wqad.com/2016/05/06/1500-area-exelon-nuclear-power-plant-employees-could-be-out-of-jobs-soon/

Exelon says Cordova nuclear power plant may close in two years


Exelon says Cordova nuclear power plant may close in two years

http://www.qconline.com/news/local/exelon-says-cordova-nuclear-power-plant-may-close-in-two/article_33706101-5a17-5fd2-9f6a-e8194017c301.html

More bad news for Vernon: Guest Post by Guy Page


More bad news for Vernon: Guest Post by Guy Page

http://yesvy.blogspot.com/2016/04/more-bad-news-for-vernon-guest-post-by.html#.Vy43JNeGhRl

Note to Exxon: Lying About Climate Change Isn’t Free Speech—It’s Fraud | The Nation

Note to Exxon: Lying About Climate Change Isn’t Free Speech—It’s Fraud | The Nation

EEI: How investor-owned electric companies are delivering America's energy future | Utility Dive

EEI: How investor-owned electric companies are delivering America's energy future | Utility Dive

Updated: Exelon says 2 nuke plants on the line in sweeping new Illinois energy bill

Updated: Exelon says 2 nuke plants on the line in sweeping new Illinois energy bill


http://www.utilitydive.com/news/updated-exelon-says-2-nuke-plants-on-the-line-in-sweeping-new-illinois-ene/418730/

Oracle to buy Opower for $532M

Oracle to buy Opower for $532M


http://www.utilitydive.com/news/oracle-to-buy-opower-for-532m/418453/

Texas Cities Lead on Solar, But Tapping The State’s Potential Has Just Begun


Texas Cities Lead on Solar, But Tapping The State’s Potential Has Just Begun


http://blogs.edf.org/energyexchange/2016/05/02/texas-cities-lead-on-solar-but-tapping-its-potential-has-just-begun/

Electric vehicle industry leaders meet with White House

Electric vehicle industry leaders meet with White House



http://www.usgbc.org/articles/electric-vehicle-industry-leaders-meet-white-house

Friday, May 6, 2016

Energy Department Requests Proposals For New Institute To Boost Efficiency In Manufacturing

Energy Department Requests Proposals For New Institute To Boost Efficiency In Manufacturing
By U.S. Department of Energy, Thursday, May 5, 2016 5:00 PM
A car (foreground), silhouetted by a set
WASHINGTON — Today, the Energy Department requested proposals for a new Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute as part of the Administration’s broader National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI), which drives collaboration between small- and medium-sized companies, academic institutions, industrial research organizations, and national laboratories. The Modular Chemical Process Intensification Institute — the fourth led by… Keep reading →http://breakingenergy.com/2016/05/05/energy-department-requests-proposals-for-new-institute-to-boost-efficiency-in-manufacturing/?utm_campaign=Breaking+Energy+Daily+Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=29324830&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--GbXUBpTpxeu0VIcuxmxBUg8UFSzAD5VC1QMAvSISL4hhaKBvmzHpzOdMhERl3KLC3PnoQRs6AhX4q9vBMgZCtOvUK6A&_hsmi=29324830

FAITH GROUPS ISSUE INTERFAITH STATEMENT CALLING FOR URGENT ACTION TOWARDS NUCLEAR WEAPONS ABOLITION IN GENEVA

FAITH GROUPS ISSUE INTERFAITH STATEMENT CALLING FOR URGENT ACTION TOWARDS NUCLEAR WEAPONS ABOLITION IN GENEVA

http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=26747

African countries have major nuclear ambitions

African countries have major nuclear ambitions


http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/475e92004ca8cee393bef3c8166c74bf/African-countries-have-major-nuclear-ambitions-20160506

Scientists and faith leaders agree: It’s time to scale back nuclear arms

Scientists and faith leaders agree: It’s time to scale back nuclear arms


http://beforeitsnews.com/religion/2016/05/scientists-and-faith-leaders-agree-its-time-to-scale-back-nuclear-arms-2507203.html

Nuclear plant that cost $4 billion goes up for sale

Nuclear plant that cost $4 billion goes up for sale


http://registerguard.com/rg/business/34342337-63/nuclear-plant-that-cost4-billion-goes-up-for-sale.html.csp

Morning Round-up: Want to Buy a Nuclear Power Plant?

 Morning Round-up: Want to Buy a Nuclear Power Plant?
http://www.wdef.com/2016/05/06/morning-round-want-buy-nuclear-power-plant/

Moral imperative of ridding the world of nuclear arms


Moral imperative of ridding the world of nuclear arms

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2016/05/06/commentary/japan-commentary/moral-imperative-ridding-world-nuclear-arms/#.Vy0J-teGhRk

Westinghouse Cuts AP1000's Reactor Coolant Pump Installation Time by 37%

Westinghouse Cuts AP1000's Reactor Coolant Pump Installation Time by 37%

$subtitles.get($x) Westinghouse Electric Co., Sanmen Nuclear Power Co., Shandong Nuclear Power Co., State Nuclear Power Engineering Co. and China Nuclear Industry Fifth Construction Co. have together installed eight reactor coolant pumps at the first AP1000 nuclear power plants under construction in China. http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2016/05/westinghouse-cuts-ap1000-s-reactor-coolant-pump-installation-time-by-37.html?cmpid=enl-poe-weekly-may-06-2016&cmpid=enl_PE_Weekly_2016-05-06&eid=288118515&bid=1397071

NRC Approves Duke Energy's Nuclear Power Uprate

NRC Approves Duke Energy's Nuclear Power Uprate

$subtitles.get($x) The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved a request by Duke Energy to increase the generating capacity of Catawba Nuclear Unit 1 in South Carolina. http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2016/05/nrc-approves-duke-energy-s-nuclear-power-uprate.html?cmpid=enl-poe-weekly-may-06-2016&cmpid=enl_PE_Weekly_2016-05-06&eid=288118515&bid=1397071

Dynegy Will Shutter 30 Percent of Southern Illinois’ Generation Capacity

Dynegy Will Shutter 30 Percent of Southern Illinois’ Generation Capacity

$subtitles.get($x) Dynegy, one of the nation’s largest independent power producers, said Tuesday it plans to shut down about 30 percent of Southern Illinois’ power generation capacity, citing a failure to recover basic operating costs in the latest Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) capacity http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2016/05/dynegy-will-shutter-30-percent-of-southern-illinois-generation-capacity.html?cmpid=enl-poe-weekly-may-06-2016&cmpid=enl_PE_Weekly_2016-05-06&eid=288118515&bid=1397071

Feeling Upbeat about Nuclear Technology’s Future

Feeling Upbeat about Nuclear Technology’s Future
http://www.theenergycollective.com/rodadams/2377692/feeling-upbeat-about-nuclear-technologys-future?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

Hydraulically Fractured Wells Provide Two-Thirds of U.S. Natural Gas Production

Hydraulically Fractured Wells Provide Two-Thirds of U.S. Natural Gas Production


http://www.theenergycollective.com/todayinenergy/2377693/hydraulically-fractured-wells-provide-two-thirds-of-u-s-natural-gas-production?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

Nevada company to pursue purchase of unfinished nuclear power plant


Nevada company to pursue purchase of unfinished nuclear power plant

Phoenix Energy wants to use the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant


http://www.wvtm13.com/news/nevada-company-to-pursue-purchase-of-unfinished-nuclear-power-plant/39413462

Thorium May Change Indonesia's Stance on Nuclear Power

 Thorium May Change Indonesia's Stance on Nuclear Power
http://jakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/economy/thorium-may-change-indonesias-stance-nuclear-power/

Westinghouse-led Team Touts Lessons Learned At RCP Installation

Westinghouse-led Team Touts Lessons Learned At RCP Installation


http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2016/05/06/westinghouse_2d00_led-team-touts-lessons-learned-at-rcp-installation-050601#.Vy0DiteGhRk

Earthquakes in southern Japan prompt calls for govt to delay re-start of nuclear power plants

Earthquakes in southern Japan prompt calls for govt to delay re-start of nuclear power plants


http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2016/s4457435.htm

Regulators predict ‘small’ groundwater impacts from Yucca nuclear site

Regulators predict ‘small’ groundwater impacts from Yucca nuclear site


http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/278989-regulators-predict-small-groundwater-impacts-from-yucca-nuclear

NRC Finds Environmental Impact of Yucca Mountain Would Be ‘Small’


https://morningconsult.com/alert/nrc-finds-environmental-impact-yucca-mountain-small/

As nuke closures loom, Exelon floats new rescue plan

As nuke closures loom, Exelon floats new rescue plan


http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160505/NEWS11/160509863/as-nuke-closures-loom-exelon-floats-new-rescue-plan

NuScale: White House Position 'Essential' To Keep US In The Room And At Table In $400B Market


http://www.nucleartownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Honorable-Susan-Rice-05042016.docx.pdf

TOP US COMMERCE TRADE BOARD SOUNDS ALARM ON WHITE HOUSE NUCLEAR ENERGY POST


TOP US COMMERCE TRADE BOARD SOUNDS ALARM ON WHITE HOUSE NUCLEAR ENERGY POST
http://www.nucleartownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-05-04-CINTAC-Letter-re-NSC-Director-for-Nuclear-Energy-Policy-Position.pdf

TVA to sell Bellefonte

TVA to sell Bellefonte
As Watts Bar 2 prepares to start up, the board of the Tennessee Valley Authority has voted to sell the Bellefonte nuclear power plant site, with its two partially built reactors and other infrastructure, to the highest bidder.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NN-TVA-to-sell-Bellefonte-0605167.html

NRC issues final Yucca Mountain EIS supplement

NRC issues final Yucca Mountain EIS supplement
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its final supplement to the environmental impact statement for the proposed Yucca Mountain permanent repository for used nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in Nevada.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/WR-NRC-issues-final-Yucca-Mountain-EIS-supplement-0605168.html

Nuclear battles in South Asia


Nuclear battles in South Asia


http://thebulletin.org/nuclear-battles-south-asia9415

Where will the next president stand on nuclear weapons?


Where will the next president stand on nuclear weapons?

http://thebulletin.org/where-will-next-president-stand-nuclear-weapons9391

Studsvik, Kobe Steel team up for Japanese waste management

Studsvik, Kobe Steel team up for Japanese waste management


http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/WR-Studsvik-Kobe-Steel-team-up-for-Japanese-waste-management-2504164.html

New York's Clean Energy Standard Could Keep Nuclear Plants Running



New York's Clean Energy Standard Could Keep Nuclear Plants Running

  • NY attempts to value nuclear’s low-carbon, economic benefits
  • Study shows nuclear provides most benefits for minimal cost
  • NEI wants state to “move quickly” on clean energy standard


http://www.nei.org/News-Media/News/News-Archives/New-York-s-Clean-Energy-Standard-Could-Keep-Nuclea

Large-scale Chinese reactor design passes IAEA safety review

Large-scale Chinese reactor design passes IAEA safety review


http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NN-Large-scale-Chinese-reactor-design-passes-IAEA-safety-review-0505164.html

A new way to get nuclear power, reducing waste in the process


A new way to get nuclear power, reducing waste in the process

https://www.bostonglobe.com/specials/2016/05/05/new-way-get-nuclear-power-reducing-waste-process/mC1dKx4QAk5UauDWwPsYVI/story.html

Industry Lobbies on Interim Nuclear Storage Bills

Industry Lobbies on Interim Nuclear Storage Bills


http://www.bna.com/industry-lobbies-interim-n57982070679/

NRC calls for re-evaluation of Indian Point data


NRC calls for re-evaluation of Indian Point data

05 May 2016
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has instructed its staff to re-evaluate aspects of a severe accident mitigation analysis under an application to renew the operating licence of Entergy's Indian Point nuclear power plant, reversing an earlier ruling.

http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/RS-NRC-calls-for-re-evaluation-of-Indian-Point-data-0505167.html

We ignore nuclear power development at our peril

 We ignore nuclear power development at our peril

http://thejewishchronicle.net/view/full_story/27175525/article-We-ignore-nuclear-power-development-at-our-peril

Decarbonising UK Power Generation – The Nuclear Option

Decarbonising UK Power Generation – The Nuclear Option



http://euanmearns.com/decarbonising-uk-power-generation-the-nuclear-option/

Thursday, May 5, 2016

France's nuclear giant Areva admits to '400 irregularities' in power plant parts

France's nuclear giant Areva admits to '400 irregularities' in power plant parts


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/03/frances-nuclear-giant-areva-admits-to-400-irregularities-in-nucl/

AP Interview: Fukushima plant's new ice wall not watertight


AP Interview: Fukushima plant's new ice wall not watertight


http://bigstory.ap.org/article/09dc895400c847d3a7a6ce865826a615/ap-interview-fukushima-plants-new-ice-wall-not-watertight

Large-scale Chinese reactor design passes IAEA safety review

Large-scale Chinese reactor design passes IAEA safety review
China's CAP1400 reactor design has successfully passed the International Atomic Energy Agency's Generic Reactor Safety Review, the Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research and Design Institute announced today.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NN-Large-scale-Chinese-reactor-design-passes-IAEA-safety-review-0505164.html

Rs 3,000 crore per annum plan to boost nuclear power sector


Rs 3,000 crore per annum plan to boost nuclear power sector

A recent amendment to the Atomic Energy Act 1962 has created a provision enabling NPCIL to seek equity participation from central PSUs


http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/rs-3-000-cr-per-annum-plan-to-boost-nuclear-power-sector-116050400762_1.html

Chinese Nuclear Firms Seen by U.S. Winning Deals With Financing


Chinese Nuclear Firms Seen by U.S. Winning Deals With Financing

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-03/chinese-nuclear-firms-seen-by-u-s-winning-deals-with-financing

Officials to decide on nuclear reactor site in eastern Idaho

Officials to decide on nuclear reactor site in eastern Idaho



http://www.theeagle.com/news/nation/officials-to-decide-on-nuclear-reactor-site-in-eastern-idaho/article_b84f4819-1b24-5292-9c76-45db6bd5e574.html

Beyond Climate Confusion: Why Both Energy Innovation and Deployment Matter

Beyond Climate Confusion: Why Both Energy Innovation and Deployment Matter


http://blogs.cfr.org/levi/2016/05/04/beyond-climate-confusion-why-both-energy-innovation-and-deployment-matter/

Nuclear Reactor Baffle Bolt Problems Are Widespread Concern


Nuclear Reactor Baffle Bolt Problems Are Widespread Concern

http://www.powermag.com/nuclear-reactor-baffle-bolt-problems-are-much-more-widespread/

Checkmating The Left On Global Warming


Checkmating The Left On Global Warming

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamestaylor/2016/05/05/checkmating-the-left-on-global-warming/#74633a1179bb

Indonesia Needs Thorium-Based Nuclear Power Plant: Minister

Indonesia Needs Thorium-Based Nuclear Power Plant: Minister
http://en.tempo.co/read/news/2016/05/05/056768635/Indonesia-Needs-Thorium-Based-Nuclear-Power-Plant-Minister

Groups seek uranium halt as SA mulls nuclear plants

Groups seek uranium halt as SA mulls nuclear plants

Exposure to mining dust that may be radioactive increases risk of cancer and DNA mutations.


http://www.mineweb.com/news/uranium/groups-seek-uranium-halt-as-sa-mulls-nuclear-plants/

ANS Nuclear Cafe Nuclear Upended: Innovation Bootcamp

Nuclear Upended: Innovation Bootcamp

By ansnuclearcafe on May 05, 2016 09:47 am

Byline: the Nuclear Upended Team Students today haven’t learned that the nuclear industry tends to move slowly. It’s to the industry’s future advantage to encourage them to think fast. To Continue Reading →
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Another Japanese Plant Cleared to Restart

By ansnuclearcafe on May 03, 2016 04:14 pm

By Will Davis Recently, the Nuclear Regulation Authority of Japan announced that Shikoku Electric Power Company’s Ikata Unit 3 had cleared the new, three-step process required to restart nuclear plants Continue Reading →
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2016 ANS Student Conference… Tours, Keynote Speakers and ANS Support

By ansnuclearcafe on May 03, 2016 09:33 am

Note from the editor: The Cafe post below is a collage of pieces sent in by five of the 2016 ANS Student Conference attendees. Our intent is to give several viewpoints Continue Reading →
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ANS Nuclear Cafe Friday Matinee – April 29

By ansnuclearcafe on Apr 29, 2016 07:42 am

This week’s Friday Matinee features an update on the construction progress at Plant Vogtle’s Units 3 and 4, the new AP1000 units being built in Georgia. This is the First Continue Reading →
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Yes Vermont Yankee: Cinco de Bye-O at Vermont Yankee

Yes Vermont Yankee: Cinco de Bye-O at Vermont Yankee

NRC to blame for delay on reactors

NRC to blame for delay on reactors


http://www.knoxnews.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/nrc-to-blame-for-delay-on-reactors-3205a27f-b782-5e3c-e053-0100007f6b0a-378170171.html

NRC: Entergy jumps the gun on Yankee fund withdrawal

 NRC: Entergy jumps the gun on Yankee fund withdrawal
http://www.timesargus.com/article/20160505/NEWS01/160509799

Indian Point nuke plant accident analysis was flawed, says Nuclear Regulatory Commission


Indian Point nuke plant accident analysis was flawed, says Nuclear Regulatory Commission

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20160505/indian-point-nuke-plant-accident-analysis-was-flawed-says-nuclear-regulatory-commission


http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/may/4/nrc-says-regulators-used-wrong-info-in-indian-poin/

UPDATE: NRC to Re-Analyze Costs of an Accident at Indian Point

Entergy points out the alternatives to be studied are supplementary, not necessary for safety.

http://patch.com/new-york/peekskill/nrc-calls-more-analysis-costs-accident-indian-point

NRC calls for re-evaluation of Indian Point data


http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/RS-NRC-calls-for-re-evaluation-of-Indian-Point-data-0505167.html

AG: New Analysis Needed For Impact Of Potential Indian Point Power Plant Disaster


http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/05/04/indian-point-analysis/

Fukushima Update 5/5/16


Fukushima Update 5/5/16

Japan and the USA agree to study earthquake safety for nukes… Tepco’s compensation payments have reached nearly 6.125 trillion yen.

http://www.hiroshimasyndrome.com/fukushima-accident-updates.html

Can radioactive waste at Trojan withstand a major quake?

Can radioactive waste at Trojan withstand a major quake?

Scientists say the Pacific Northwest is due for a big quake



http://koin.com/2016/05/04/can-radioactive-waste-at-trojan-withstand-a-major-quake/

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Dragonfly wings can track radiation doses after a nuclear mishap

Dragonfly wings can track radiation doses after a nuclear mishap


https://www.newscientist.com/article/2087136-dragonfly-wings-can-track-radiation-doses-after-a-nuclear-mishap/

Rosatom proposes reviving free trade with Ukraine for nuclear plant products

Rosatom proposes reviving free trade with Ukraine for nuclear plant products



http://www.kyivpost.com/article/content/ukraine-politics/rosatom-proposes-reviving-free-trade-with-ukraine-for-nuclear-plant-products-413188.html

China General Nuclear Power's RMB 4.50 bln 5-year MTN offers 3.65% coupon

 China General Nuclear Power's RMB 4.50 bln 5-year MTN offers 3.65% coupon
http://www.chinaknowledge.com/Newswires/NewsDetail.aspx?type=1&cat=FIN&NewsID=69613

Armenia may spray radioactive waste in occupied Azerbaijani territories

Armenia may spray radioactive waste in occupied Azerbaijani territories


http://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/society/2528882.html

Final SA nuclear findings due within days

Final SA nuclear findings due within days



https://au.prime7.yahoo.com/q1/news/a/-/national/31528687/final-sa-nuclear-findings-due-within-days/

Improving nuclear safety and security: lessons from the past

Improving nuclear safety and security: lessons from the past

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http://www.polity.org.za/article/improving-nuclear-safety-and-security-lessons-from-the-past-2016-05-05


http://www.polity.org.za/article/improving-nuclear-safety-and-security-lessons-from-the-past-2016-05-05

No economic case for SA nuclear plan - research


No economic case for SA nuclear plan - research


http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/243786253/no-economic-case-for-sa-nuclear-plan---research

Is Gasoline Demand the Biggest Red Herring In Oil Markets?


Is Gasoline Demand the Biggest Red Herring In Oil Markets?

http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2016/05/is-gasoline-demand-the-biggest-red-herring-in-oil-markets.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NakedCapitalism+%28naked+capitalism%29

Why the World’s Largest Nuclear Fusion Project May Never Succeed

Why the World’s Largest Nuclear Fusion Project May Never Succeed

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Lessons from the Coal Bust

Lessons from the Coal Bust



http://energyoutlook.blogspot.com/2016/04/lessons-from-coal-bust.html

Texas Firm Files with NRC for Interim Storage Site License for Spent Nuclear Fuel

Texas Firm Files with NRC for Interim Storage Site License for Spent Nuclear Fuel



http://www.theenergycollective.com/dan-yurman/2377456/texas-firm-files-with-nrc-for-interim-storage-site-license-for-spent-nuclear-fuel-2?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

Globalization of the Gas Market: It has Been Going on Longer Than You Think

Globalization of the Gas Market: It has Been Going on Longer Than You Think
http://www.theenergycollective.com/energy-post/2377461/globalization-of-the-gas-market-it-has-been-going-on-longer-than-you-think?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

Chinese Nuclear Firms Seen by U.S. Winning Deals With Financing

Chinese Nuclear Firms Seen by U.S. Winning Deals With Financing


http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-03/chinese-nuclear-firms-seen-by-u-s-winning-deals-with-financing

DTE Energy Co. says its Fermi 2 nuclear power plant in southeastern Michigan has been shut down for repairs

DTE Energy Co. says its Fermi 2 nuclear power plant in southeastern Michigan has been shut down for repairs



http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/28f1fd43cd6e4f8aac12e143ab6597e1/MI--Fermi-2-Repairs

Korean energy giant linked to Moorside nuclear power project in west Cumbria

Korean energy giant linked to Moorside nuclear power project in west Cumbria


http://www.in-cumbria.com/Korean-energy-giant-linked-to-Moorside-nuclear-power-project-in-west-Cumbria-d5e4cf40-91e0-484b-b33a-9e1c818f0e45-ds

Plant Vogtle Aims to Set Standard of Nuclear Energy, Success Could Mean More Power Plants in Georgia

Plant Vogtle Aims to Set Standard of Nuclear Energy, Success Could Mean More Power Plants in Georgia


http://wjbf.com/2016/05/03/plant-vogtle-aims-to-set-standard-of-nuclear-energy-success-could-mean-more-power-plants/

AREVA Components Problem Escalates

AREVA Components Problem Escalates



http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2016/05/04/areva-components-problem-escalates-050401#.VypFRXpmouc

New Nuclear Reactor may come to the INL

New Nuclear Reactor may come to the INL


http://www.localnews8.com/news/New-Nuclear-Reactor-may-come-to-the-INL/39361766

Rs 3,000 crore per annum plan to boost nuclear power sector



http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/rs-3000-crore-per-annum-plan-to-boost-nuclear-power-sector/articleshow/52108028.cms

Panelists Consider Potential of Nuclear Power As Climate Change Solution

Panelists Consider Potential of Nuclear Power As Climate Change Solution


http://cornellsun.com/2016/05/04/panelists-consider-potential-of-nuclear-power-as-climate-change-solution/

International Tokomak Fusion project delayed another ten years and will cost $4 billion euro more and their are better energy project choices

International Tokomak Fusion project delayed another ten years and will cost $4 billion euro more and their are better energy project choices


http://nextbigfuture.com/2016/05/international-tokomak-fusion-project.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29

Communicating Nuclear Energy: You Don't Have to Do It Alone

Communicating Nuclear Energy: You Don't Have to Do It Alone


http://neinuclearnotes.blogspot.com/2016/05/communicating-nuclear-energy-you-dont.html

NUSCALE TO PUT BEST VALUE SMR INTO THE RING AS UK-U.S. VENTURE TAKES SHAPE

NUSCALE TO PUT BEST VALUE SMR INTO THE RING AS UK-U.S. VENTURE TAKES SHAPE


http://newsroom.nuscalepower.com/press-release/nuscale-put-best-value-smr-ring

Clean Energy is on the Decline — Here's Why, and What We Can Do About It

Clean Energy is on the Decline — Here's Why, and What We Can Do About It
http://epillinois.org/news/2016/5/1/why-environmentalists-changed-their-mind-on-nuclear

Watts Bar Unit 2 could begin power production soon

Watts Bar Unit 2 could begin power production soon

http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/business/aroundregion/story/2016/may/03/tva-start-new-reactor-watts-bar-month/363535/

Plant Vogtle Aims to Set Standard of Nuclear Energy, Success Could Mean More Power Plants in Georgia

Plant Vogtle Aims to Set Standard of Nuclear Energy, Success Could Mean More Power Plants in Georgia



http://wjbf.com/2016/05/03/plant-vogtle-aims-to-set-standard-of-nuclear-energy-success-could-mean-more-power-plants/

Armada Media Gets Four Radioactive MI Stations.


Armada Media Gets Four Radioactive MI Stations.


http://www.insideradio.com/free/armada-media-gets-four-radioactive-mi-stations/article_1355c838-11ca-11e6-82ce-cf4350260cd6.html

The Nuclear Security Summit-2016: Expectation Vs Reality!

 
The Nuclear Security Summit-2016: Expectation Vs Reality!
http://southasiamonitor.org/detail.php?type=n&nid=16753

Developing a New Solution for Nuclear Waste Disposal -

Developing a New Solution for Nuclear Waste Disposal - See more at: http://www.labmate-online.com/news/laboratory-products/3/carbolite/developing_a_new_solution_for_nuclear_waste_disposal/38624/#sthash.sxcgEAZE.dpuf


http://www.labmate-online.com/news/laboratory-products/3/carbolite/developing_a_new_solution_for_nuclear_waste_disposal/38624/

TVA prepares to start America's first new nuclear power reactor in 20 years


TVA prepares to start America's first new nuclear power reactor in 20 years

http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/business/aroundregion/story/2016/may/04/tvas-new-47-billinuclear-unit-will-be-first-n/363677/

Pavel Luzin: The modernization of Russia's nuclear forces

Pavel Luzin: The modernization of Russia's nuclear forces


https://www.kyivpost.com/article/opinion/op-ed/pavel-luzin-the-modernization-of-russias-nuclear-forces-413124.html

Concerns raised over nuclear power programme in South Africa

Concerns raised over nuclear power programme in South Africa


https://asokoinsight.com/news/concerns-raised-over-nuclear-power-programme-in-south-africa/

Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry High-Precision Measurement of W Isotopes in Fe-Ni alloy and the Effects from the Nuclear Field Shift


High-Precision Measurement of W Isotopes in Fe-Ni alloy and the Effects from the Nuclear Field Shift


http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2016/JA/C6JA00015K#!divAbstract

Liberal Cabinet Divided on Future of Nuclear Energy


Liberal Cabinet Divided on Future of Nuclear Energy

http://www.theasianconnectionsnewspaper.com/liberal-cabinet-divided-on-future-of-nuclear-energy/

South Korean energy giant linked to Moorside nuclear project

South Korean energy giant linked to Moorside nuclear project


http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/business/South-Korean-energy-giant-linked-to-Moorside-nuclear-project-d5e4cf40-91e0-484b-b33a-9e1c818f0e45-ds

Ohio Failed To Protect Customers And Markets – So Federal Regulators Came To The Rescue

Ohio Failed To Protect Customers And Markets – So Federal Regulators Came To The Rescue
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 10:00 AM
American Electric Power's (AEP) Mountain
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently rejected Ohio-based utilities FirstEnergy and AEP’s bailout deals, which the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) recently approved. FERC, which is responsible for ensuring fair wholesale electricity prices, recognized that these backroom bailouts were “abusive,” taking advantage of “captive” customers and harming the competitive market. Fortunately, FERC’s rulings protect… Keep reading →http://breakingenergy.com/2016/05/03/ohio-failed-to-protect-customers-and-markets-so-federal-regulators-came-to-the-rescue/?utm_campaign=Breaking+Energy+Daily+Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=29239525&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8OOunAYgvQxMiyuh4Mst-YBv4Tc2UFZhWT7l2wpzJrVXpSb4uh3ojntIC76xI8NQQdSVZGLUG5YmRvafvTaNMkX_QeAg&_hsmi=29239525