Decommisioning

Nuclear takes a leaf out of Oil&Gas book on decommissioning

Dec 8, 2020

When it comes to decommissioning, studies show nuclear power and the fossil-fuel industry, from oil rigs to coal-fired power stations, have a lot to learn from each other on how to...

EDF updates Fessenheim plans after regulator warning

Sep 15, 2020

EDF’s plans to decommission France’s oldest nuclear power station, the dual-reactor Fessenheim plant, have been updated after nuclear regulator ASN warned the utility needed to go back...

Exelon to retire four Illinois reactors early; generation nears record high in 2019

Sep 1, 2020

Our pick of the latest nuclear power news you need to know

Alberta joins Canadian provinces for SMR development; SONGS passes milestone

Aug 18, 2020

Our pick of the latest nuclear power news you need to know.

Floating Russian nuclear plant fully commissioned; Indian Point unit shuts down

May 26, 2020

Our pick of the latest nuclear power news you need to know.

New tech may save waning US nuclear influence

Apr 28, 2020

Strict regulatory limitations, non-proliferation accords, a lack of state financing and low participation have hurt the U.S.’ influence over the global nuclear power industry, but new...

Finland pools resources to streamline plant decommissioning

Apr 15, 2020

Nuclear plant decommissioning is a major growth industry that needs coordinated, multi-disciplined companies working closely together and researchers at VTT Technical Research Centre...

California gnatcatcher presents unique challenge to SONGS decommissioning

Mar 31, 2020

The decommissioning and demolition of Southern California Edison’s 2.2 GW San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) faces many technical challenges, but one of the most notable is...

CNL takes small-space experience to Lingen decommissioning

Mar 18, 2020

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories are testing the waters in new markets outside of Canada and the decommissioning of Lingen, Germany, is an opportunity for them to bring their know-how to...

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