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- Leading nuclear operators boost profits through plant life extensions and modernization work
With the announcement from EDF in 2010 to look at 60 year lifetimes for their current fleet in France, costing approximately €400 to €600 million per unit, maintenance issues are a costly but necessary spend for the nuclear industry.
Mon, 2011-01-10 12:35 - A Positive Future for Nuclear Decommissioning
The importance of the NDA's clean-up mission was recognised in October's Comprehensive Spending Review which saw an increase in direct grant provided by the Government, together with NDA's commercial income, enabling an average expenditure of close to £3 billion per year over the next four years.
Fri, 2011-01-14 13:31 - TVA, SCANA, US ARMY AND DoE DISCUSS SMR DEPLOYMENT
In April, Columbia South Carolina will host a conference focusing on the development and production of small modular nuclear reactors.
Fri, 2011-01-14 14:11 - Congress and Senate show support for Small Modular Reactor technology
Senator Lindsay Graham & Congressman Jim Clyburn recently announced that they will be delivering an exclusive discussion in Columbia South Carolina in support for the commercialization of SMR technology.
Wed, 2011-02-09 16:15 - Positive Signs for Future Nuclear Waste Management
Despite the current excitement surrounding new build projects, it is clear from the government’s recent commitment to the nuclear decommissioning programme that current and future waste management remains one of the top priorities.It is therefore great to hear that Magnox Ltd and Arvia (a specialist waste treatment company) have recently been awarded the Rushlight Clean Environment award at an event in Westminster which was hosted by the Government’s Chief Scientific Advisor.
Wed, 2011-02-09 16:56 - Exelon, Entergy, TVA, Duke and Progress Energy join 4-day nuclear conference in Charlotte, North Carolina
On 14-17 June 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina, Nuclear Energy Insider will host an unrivalled nuclear power gathering over 4-days.
Thu, 2011-02-24 14:35 - 28 Nuclear Decommissioning specialists to discuss future opportunities in Nuclear Decommissioning at the Supply Chain Conference Thu, 2011-02-24 14:39
- NRC, DOE, DUKE, ENTERGY AND EXELON DISCUSS RISING SUPPLY CHAIN DEMAND
In 2011 expanding nuclear projects are injecting tens of $billions into the U.S. nuclear supply chain.This year alone Exelon and Entergy are expanding their fleet-wide operations and maintenance developments, new build projects from Duke, STPNOC, Southern and SCANA are generating over $20bn for the supply chain and this is not to mention the huge DOE projects and Energy Park Initiatives which bring further financial gains to suppliers of the nuclear renaissance.
Fri, 2011-03-04 13:23 - AMEC, CH2M, BABCOCK, SERCO, COSTAIN & Westinghouse to advise the supply chain at Nuclear Decommissioning Meeting
The 2nd Annual Nuclear Decommissioning Conference will provide a platform for the key industry decision makers to discuss ways in which they can maintain a competitive advantage and win contracts for 2011 and beyond.
Fri, 2011-03-04 16:53 - Expected Nuclear Power Plant construction brings multi billion dollar bounty for nuclear component suppliers
Optimistic forecasts published in the ‘US Nuclear New Build Market for Component Suppliers’ report from Nuclear Energy Insider suggest there could be as many as 50 Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) built in the USA by 2035. This would provide around 70 GW of increased nuclear capacity.
Fri, 2011-03-04 17:18 - NRC, EXELON, ENTERGY, PROGRESS ENERGY, AEP, CENG AND TVA LOOK AT THE IMPORTANCE OF UPRATES FOR THE OPERATING NUCLEAR FLEET
With an increasing number of US utilities opting to increase the generating capacities of their existing nuclear power plants, the power uprate market is now worth an estimated $25 billion. In order to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget and that all risks are mitigated, the industry needs solutions that will aid this multi-billion dollar market. If profits are going to be maximized on all projects, careful planning is essential and common sense strategies must be put in place.
Mon, 2011-03-07 18:37 - DOE, NRC SCANA, TVA, US ARMY AND REACTOR VENDORS SELL OUT SMR INDUSTRY MEETING
On the 19-20 April Columbia South Carolina plays host to the Small Modular Reactor Conference. This meeting has already generated a huge buzz across the region and throughout the international nuclear community.
Mon, 2011-03-07 19:18 - US Nuclear New Build Activity: Huge opportunity for component suppliers, says new report
A recently published report from business intelligence provider Nuclear Energy Insider, “The US Nuclear New Build Market for Component Suppliers” demonstrates just how component suppliers can take advantage of a new nuclear renaissance in the United States.
Wed, 2011-03-16 17:41 - NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING INDUSTRY LEADERS MEET IN 10 DAYS TO DISCUSS FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPLY CHAIN
Magnox Ltd, Dounreay, LLWR, NDA, Babcock, Amec, CH2M Hill and many more key nuclear decommissioning decision makers are meeting at the Radisson Edwardian, Manchester for Nuclear Energy Insider’s 2nd Annual Nuclear Decommissioning Conference (5th -6th April) to discuss the ways in which the supply chain can overcome funding constraints and win future contracts by developing an effective strategy and workforce.
Thu, 2011-03-24 14:06 - Entergy explain how power uprates will remain a key initiative for nuclear utility growth
Nuclear Energy Insider this week asked Mr Jeff Richardson, Director Major Projects at Entergy about the importance of nuclear power uprates for their operating fleet…
Mon, 2011-03-28 17:21 - Entergy, Exelon, & Progress Energy develop new supply chain efficiencies to expand industry growth as US commits to nuclear
Last week the White House Press Secretary Jay Carney confirmed the US Government’s commitment to the continuation of the nuclear industry after the devastating events in Japan. There is absolutely no doubt that the industry will now be relying even more heavily on utilities and vendors to develop cost efficient nuclear projects which are perfectly safe during construction, major projects and operation.
Tue, 2011-03-29 12:57 - NUCLEAR POWER UPRATE MEETING TO SELL-OUT DUE TO HUGE DEMAND FROM US UTILITIES
On the 16-17 June, Charlotte North Carolina will play host to the 2nd Annual Nuclear Power Uprate Conference. This meeting has already generated masses of interest from major utilities and key organisations in the USA and globally.
Fri, 2011-05-06 14:03 - Breaking News: Saudi Arabia Commits Over $100 Billion to Nuclear New Build
This week Saudi Arabia’s KA CARE (King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy) confirmed plans to build the nation’s first fleet of 16 nuclear reactors by 2030.
Mon, 2011-06-06 13:58 - Shell, E-ON and Elia meet with ENISA and CPNI to discuss European cyber-security
In the past few years there have been land mark changes to the Energy and Utility industries; from the increased connectivity for control systems, the roll out of ‘smart’ technology, to the game changing power of Stuxnet and Night Dragon. All this has led to increased attention at national and European levels to ensure the security of critical information infrastructure.
Thu, 2011-06-16 16:11 - Dominion, Progress Energy, SCANA, OPG, DOE and NRC Discuss Construction Best Practice to Push the Nuclear Renaissance
North America's foremost gathering of nuclear construction leaders is back for its third year - and it couldn't be happening at a more critical time for the nuclear renaissance. This year’s forum will give you the direction and tools you need to build a comprehensive nuclear strategy that will ensure project success in a volatile market.
Thu, 2011-06-30 12:05 - Weekly Intelligence Brief 29 June – 7 July
RWE considers Npower sale to cut debt and fund 'green' power stationsCompanies mentioned include: RWE, Npower, Iberdola, Atomic Energy of Canada, ZAO Atomstroyexport, Areva, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Atmea, ASEAN, Yucca Mountain, NRC, Oconee NPP, and Duke Energy
Thu, 2011-07-07 10:10 - $350bn Nuclear Projects Attract KEPCO, EDF, Rosatom and Shaw to International Meeting
LONDONOn the 26-27 September nuclear generation executives from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, South Africa and other MENA states are meeting major contractors and solution providers in Dubai to build a clear construction & operation strategy capable of delivering over $350bn worth of new build projects.
Thu, 2011-07-07 10:13 - Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program to be discussed at Nuclear Summit
On October 25-27 2011, Dave Frantz, Director of Loan Guarantee Program at the Department of Energy will join over 300 nuclear experts to review the status of the loan guarantee program. The meeting will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina and the DOE presentation will review positive and poor loan guarantee applications to help ensure progressive responses are received from future nuclear project loan applications.
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