Companies mentioned include: AECL, Atomstroyexport, AREVA, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Xcel Energy, CLP Nuclear Investment Company, China Light and Power Holdings, China Guangdong Nuclear Power Company.
Thu, 2011-07-28 12:19This week we chat with Scott Carlberg of Talking Points, a US-based Public Affairs consultancy that coordinates the New Carolinas Nuclear Cluster, a consortium of energy, engineering, manufacturing and education organizations in the US. Scott co-researched and co-wrote the strategic plan for the organization. We learn that in the midst of major industry upheaval executives within the US nuclear energy industry are still beacons of innovation and no-nonsense business tactics.
Thu, 2011-07-28 13:20Clarence L. Ray Jr. (CEO, Shaw Power Group) announced last week that he will be delivering an opening keynote presentation in Charlotte North Carolina to discuss the future role of nuclear construction.
Thu, 2011-08-04 11:15The UAE will be the first Arab country to develop nuclear power if it starts operating its first reactor in May 2017, as planned. Other markets including Saudi Arabia and Jordan also have ambitious new-build plans. Competing renewable energies are also vying for the spotlight. What role will nuclear play in the MENA region's energy mix?
The UAE will be the first Arab country to develop nuclear power if it starts operating its first reactor in May 2017, as planned. Other markets including Saudi Arabia and Jordan also have ambitious new-build plans. Competing renewable energies are also vying for the spotlight. What role will nuclear play in the MENA region's energy mix?
Thu, 2011-08-11 12:22Being the General Manager of Electrical Builders means that Henry Ewers is on call 24/7, but we managed to ask him a few questions, including which markets are helping grow the company's nuclear services business.
Thu, 2011-08-11 12:28According to a recent Nuclear Decommissioning Funding Study, the estimated cost of Nuclear D&D in the U.S has been estimated at $69.3billion, illustrating the importance of continuously using the latest services and technologies to complete decommissioning projects in a timely and costs effective manner.
Wed, 2011-08-17 15:19NuCrane ships first AP1000 polar crane to China Companies mentioned include: NuCrane, Westinghouse, I&C Energo, AtomStroyExport, Skoda JS, Gidropress, Areva, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan's Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Electric Power Research Institute, Toro Energy, EDF Energy, Vietnam's Science and technology Ministry, Nehru Science Centre, and RWE AG.Weekly Intelligence Brief 18-26 August 2011
Thu, 2011-08-25 10:02Russia’s new nuclear reactor nears commissioningCompanies mentioned include: Atomenergoproekt, Rosenergoatom, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Professional Service Industries Inc, USEC Inc, U.S. Department of Energy, Toshiba America Nuclear Energy Corp., Babcock & Wilcox, Japan’s Ministry of Environment, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Hokkaido Electric Power Co, Kocen, Korea Electric Power Company, and the International Atomic Energy Agency.Policy and Commission Update 18- 26 August 2011
Thu, 2011-08-25 10:15According to a recent Nuclear Decommissioning Funding Study, the estimated cost of Nuclear D&D in the U.S has been estimated at $69.3billion, illustrating the importance of continuously using the latest services and technologies to complete decommissioning projects in a timely and costs effective manner.
Thu, 2011-09-01 14:02As leading experts and business leaders in the nuclear industry prepare to meet at the 3rd Annual Nuclear Construction Summit on 25-27 October 2011 (Charlotte NC), ex-NRC Deputy Regional Administrator Loren Plisco spoke to Nuclear Energy Insider to discuss the challenges surrounding nuclear construction in North America.
Tue, 2011-09-06 08:49Mr Tom Nauman, the president of Shaw Global Services LLC has confirmed that he is to make a key note presentation at the forthcoming Nuclear D&D Supply Chain Conference (November 17-18, Charlotte).
Tue, 2011-09-06 09:02Middle East and North African nations including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan and Egypt are pushing forward new nuclear construction and operation projects that are offering global companies and local civil engineering firms over $400 billion worth of new projects.
Tue, 2011-09-06 15:51Under the executive sponsorship of SCANA as the host utility, the Long Term Operations and Aging Management Conference is set to take place in the 23-24 February in Columbia, South Carolina and will tackle the key operational challenges facing the US nuclear fleet.
Tue, 2011-11-15 10:52IEA warns world locking itself into insecure energy practices Companies mentioned: IEA, NRC, Onocee NPP, Duke Energy, Japan Nuclear Energy Safety Organization, Jinshan NPP, Guosheng NPP, and Ma-anshan NPP
Fri, 2011-11-18 13:45Olkiluoto 3 reactor installs last cooling pump; more delays possible
Fri, 2011-11-18 13:49NRC says Dominion can re-start North Anna NPP
Fri, 2011-11-18 13:50Shift away from nuclear bad news for energy security says IEA
Fri, 2011-11-18 13:52In the few months since Germany’s bold decision to switch off seven nuclear reactors, decommissioning plans are slowly moving forward.
Fri, 2011-11-18 14:00Nuclear energy only has a minor presence in Latin America. But scratch the surface and there could be prospects for growth in the sector.
Fri, 2011-11-18 14:02In a region blessed with nearly half of the world’s oil reserves, the urgent demand for a consistent source of energy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) seems bewildering.
Fri, 2011-11-18 14:12This week Nuclear Energy Insider spoke with Jim Holt, General Manager for Nuclear Outages and Upgrade Services at Progress Energy, to examine the key drivers for the US fleet extending plant life into long term operations and how Progress Energy will tackle this issue.
Mon, 2011-11-21 15:32Rosatom is spearheading Russia’s burgeoning influence in the nuclear energy world, and is openly ambitious with its plan for the future to construct 20% of nuclear power plants world-wide. But will old school politically led deal making work in a commercially driven marketplace?
Fri, 2011-12-09 10:22Westinghouse preps for new plants in Czech Republic
Fri, 2011-12-09 10:23NRC rejects state efforts to ban Entergy license renewable bid
Fri, 2011-12-09 10:28