Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Tuesday 31 August 2010

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ANNOUNCEMENT:
First Annual WNA-WNN Design Showcase
Advances in the technology and management of nuclear power have secured the role of this leading source of low-carbon energy for the coming century. But excellence within a nuclear power plant seldom extends to the plant's exterior appearance.

To stimulate creativity in improving the appearance of nuclear power plants, the World Nuclear Association and World Nuclear News are collaborating to gather and showcase innovative architectural proposals designed to convey the technological and professional excellence that inheres in nuclear power and the profound opportunity this technology offers for a global clean-energy future.
24 - 30 August 2010
NEW NUCLEAR:
Baltic site works
27 August 2010
Ground preparations for the Baltic nuclear power plant in Russia's Kaliningrad exclave are seen well underway, ahead of a planned date in April 2011 for first concrete.
Groundbreaking for new Rajasthan units
24 August 2010
A ceremony has been held to mark the start of groundbreaking for units 7 and 8 of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (RAPP) in India. First concrete is scheduled to be poured at the site before the end of the year.
 
NUCLEAR POLICIES:
Building plants builds support in South Korea
27 August 2010
Support for the nuclear power industry is rising in South Korea following the country's successful bid to construct four reactors in the United Arab Emirates.
 
REGULATION & SAFETY:
Indian liability bill passes lower house
26 August 2010
India's controversial Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha (lower house) on Wednesday, but includes unusual provisions and continues to face strong opposition.
US MOX plant clears licensing hurdle
26 August 2010
A facility being built in the USA to turn ex-military plutonium into fuel for nuclear power reactors has taken a step forward with the publication of a draft Safety Evaluation Report (SER) by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Time getting tight for UK assessment
25 August 2010
The UK's reactor assessment process looks increasingly likely to leave several technical issues unresolved by the time of its deadline next year.
Licence transfer for Zion decommissioning
24 August 2010
The licences for the shut down Zion nuclear power plant are to be transferred from owner Exelon to decommissioning contractor Energy Solutions, signalling the formal start of decommissioning operations at the Illinois plant.
 
CORPORATE:
Westinghouse works on Chinese contracts
24 August 2010
Discussions continue for Westinghouse regarding the scope of its involvement in the next wave of AP1000 build in China.
 
INDUSTRY TALK:
The costs of new nuclear
27 August 2010
EDF Energy has promised to be a 'good neighbour' to the people of Sedgemoor, near the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant where the company wants to build two new reactors. It has set aside $1.5 million for community investment. The local council however wants "a much fancier pool than the one currently planned."
Land use plan for nuclear approved
26 August 2010
Finland's ministry of the environment has approved the municipality of Pyhajoki's land use plan for the region of Hanhikivi to allow for the siting of a nuclear power plant there.
US EPR component plant delayed
25 August 2010
"In the absence of sufficient loan guarantee funding and commitments, some customers are delaying the start of projects which affects when the heavy components to be manufactured in Newport News will be required," said Areva.
Bioleaching shows promise for Swedish U
24 August 2010
Bacterial-assisted leaching of uranium from the Haggan uranium deposit in central Sweden may be technically feasible, would-be developer Aura Energy has announced.