Nuclear Energy Insider announced last week that it plans to hold its inaugural Nuclear Investment and Project Finance Conference on November 16-17, 2010 in Washington DC. The event will feature nuclear experts from leading stakeholders including Southern Company, Tennessee Valley Authority, Areva, Westinghouse and more.

16 Aug 2010

Nuclear Energy Insider can report that applications for nuclear power uprate projects are on the increase. For the nuclear industry, these projects are possibly the largest projects that will take place other than new build. Due to the increase of uprate applications to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, it has been reported that the uprate market is worth in the region of $25 billion in the USA alone.

25 May 2010

Most recent Nuclear Energy Insider findings have show that over the next 10 years the Middle East & North Africa will prove to be a booming market for global contractors involved in Nuclear Construction – as its set to be worth in excess of US$30bn. The Ux Consulting group’s report “Nuclear Energy Prospects in Three Middle East Countries” highlighted the MENA region as being one of the most rapidly emerging markets for nuclear construction, and with the regions limited experience in the nuclear industry billions of US dollars are available to tender for.

07 May 2010

Uprates of existing nuclear power plants, as a part of the US Electric Industry’s balanced blend of clean, new generation, has the potential to increase electrical capacity by 15%-20%.  This can be achieved by utilizing Measurement Uncertainty Recapture, Stretch and Extended Power Uprates.  The Nuclear Energy Institute document, “Roadmap for Power Uprate Program Development and Implementation,” (NEI 08-10 Rev 0 July 2009) provides a road map for future Power Uprate projects based on a collaborative effort between the US Nuclear Industry Utilities and Design/Manufacturing vendors.  The guidance was based on lessons learned and examples provided by utilities and vendors over the last decade of experience. Progress Energy presented a case study on Crystal River Nuclear Plant Margin Management and Lessons Learned during an NEI industry forum in January 2010.  This case study has been revamped to incorporate feedback requesting additional topics and an overview of the project planning process.  Progress Energy has partnered with AREVA and WorleyParsons, the original OEMs for the Nuclear Steam Supply System, Fuel, Safety Analyses and Turbine Plant Systems.  This collaborative effort sets the stage for future Progress Energy and Industry Extended Power Uprates.

30 Apr 2010

With the average cost to build a new nuclear reactor sitting around the $9B mark, it is clear that new build projects in the US will represent a huge spend for utilities. With the costs for nuclear new build sitting so high, many utilities are looking at other routes to provide the ever-increasing need for energy.

26 Apr 2010

With the nuclear industry in the US getting ready for the new build revolution, nuclear power is becoming evermore accepted by the US public. Nuclear is seen as an effective way to cut carbon emissions and as a source of clean energy as well as an important piece of the jigsaw to help meet the ever-increasing need for electricity in the United States.

19 Apr 2010

Leading Nuclear Intelligence organization Nuclear Energy Insider have developed 3 new events which address the 3 most rapidly emerging markets for the global nuclear community… Nuclear Uprates, Nuclear Supply Cain and MENA Nuclear Construction.

25 Mar 2010

The US’s leading nuclear power uprate experts will come together at Nuclear Energy Insider’s Power Uprate Conference to discuss the biggest challenges that are associated with power uprates at American nuclear units.

15 Mar 2010

With much of the UK nuclear industry looking forward to the opportunities of new build, we must be reminded of the nuclear legacy that we have in the UK and of the enormous decommissioning tasks that lie ahead. With the cost of decommissioning in the United Kingdom set to exceed £70bn, the business opportunities for the nuclear industry are very clear.

05 Feb 2010

The UK’s leading decommissioning experts will come together at Nuclear Energy Insider’s, ‘Nuclear Decommissioning Supply Chain Conference’ to discuss the decommissioning industries biggest challenges

(PRWEB) January 14, 2010 -- On 12th and 13th April 2010, top tier operators and regulators will meet to discuss the future of nuclear decommissioning in the United Kingdom.

14 Jan 2010