EDF postpones restart of five nuclear reactors
French utility EDF said it has postponed the restart of five of its nuclear reactors until the end of the year.
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Nuclear sector gender equality body appoints first patron
A nuclear industry chief has become the first patron of an organisation created to address the sector’s gender imbalance.
Highland jobs hit by loss of nuclear station
John MacLean and Sons Electrical (Dingwall), which has operations in the north and north-east, shut its Wick site – axeing eight jobs – within months of being taken over by a US firm.
New nuclear-powered submarine to be named HMS Dreadnought
The UK’s new nuclear-powered submarine is to be named HMS Dreadnought, it was announced today to coincide with the anniversary of the Navy’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Saudi Arabia reveals search for first nuclear power station site
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister has revealed the Kingdom’s plans to build its first nuclear power station, a news report said.
EDF postpones restart of pair of nuclear reactors
EDF has postponed the restart of its 900 MW Gravelines 2 and the 900 MW Dampierre 3 nuclear reactors until the middle of November from later this month.
Slovakian Nuclear Regulatory Authority delays completion of third block at Mochovce nuclear power plant
The Nuclear Regulatory Authority in Slovakia said the expected completion of a third block at the Mochovce nuclear power plant has been delayed by a year to November 2017.
EDF told by nuclear watchdog to carry out safety tests on nuclear reactors
France's nuclear watchdog has told EDF to conduct safety tests on five nuclear reactors before their scheduled maintenance period.
Bulgaria accuses former directors of ‘financial damage’ after nuclear deal
Prosecutors in Bulgaria have charge two former directors of the state electricity firm NEK with causing financial damage by signing a nuclear deal which could cost business more than $86million.
EDF boss hopeful more nuclear reactors come back online
The boss of EDF said he hopes more offline nuclear reactors could return to production before the end of the year.
‘French nuclear subs’ contract betrays British steelworkers, union says
A union boss has said British steelworkers have been betrayed as it was reported that a foreign firm will supply metal for the new fleet of nuclear submarines.
Nuclear power in the US: Not what it once was
In June, Exelon Corp. announced that it was retiring two of its most reliable nuclear units, in Clinton and Quad Cities, Illinois, US. This adds to a growing trend of nuclear asset closures throughout the Midwestern and Northeastern US due to declining profitability – the result of low gas prices as well as the proliferation of renewable energy sources; trends that are expected to remain for the long-term. Director of US Energy Infrastructure at S&P Global, Michael Ferguson, discusses why the future of nuclear plant viability in the US continues to dim.
“Low key” Hinkley Point signing ceremony expected today
A signing ceremony is expected to be held to finalise the deal to build the first new UK nuclear power station in a generation.
Opinion: The economic and moral bankruptcy of UK energy policy
With its choice for Hinkley Point C - a £100billion boondoggle – its enthusiastic support for expensive and environmentally harmful fracking, and its relentless attack on renewable energy, the UK government’s energy policy is both morally and economically bankrupt, write Peter Strachan, Professor of Energy Policy at the Robert Gordon University, and Alex Russell, Professor and Chair of the Oil Industry Finance Committee. Westminster must reconsider this folly, which will be a disaster for the Conservative party, and embrace the renewable energy transition that can lead us into a clean and economically healthy future.
Amec wins £7m contract for Dounreay effluent plant project
Amec Foster Wheeler has won a £7million contract to build a new effluent treatment plant at the Dounreay nuclear test site in Caithness.
First Dounreay radioactive material flight to US takes off “in secret”, report says
The first transfer of radioactive material from Dounreay to the US as part of an agreement between London and Washington took place at the weekend, a news report said.
Hinkley Point go-ahead boosts hopes for Sino-British relations
The Government’s approval of the Hinkley Point nuclear project has rekindled hopes for a “golden era” of Sino-British relations, with the move potentially paving the way for billions more in Chinese investment.
Opinion: Hinkley just the start of a new generation of nuclear
The Government’s decision to press ahead with Hinkley Point C yesterday is good news for consumers, the environment, UK industry and the economy.
Jeremy Cresswell: Hinkley – The maddest UK energy decision ever
Generations to come will grow to loathe Britain’s love affair with nuclear power ... an infatuation that started in the 1950s and which hangs over these islands like a curse.
Chinese firm targets Bradwell deal after Hinkley point nuclear plant green light
The Chinese firm helping to build the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point is to submit a design for another site after the Government go-ahead for the £18 billion project.
Alex Salmond: Commons vote on Hinkley would help ‘name and shame’ supporters
MPs should be given a vote over the Hinkley Point nuclear power station so those who support it can be “named and shamed”, Alex Salmond has said.
Energy sector change could leave ‘base load’ power stations relics of past
At an estimated cost of £30 billion to the bill-payer, the new Hinkley Point nuclear power plant has sparked accusations of being a huge white elephant.
NIA says Hinkley green light boost for UK
The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has said the final approval of Hinkley Point is a welcome boost for the UK's nuclear industry.
Hinkley C finally gets green light after ‘revised agreement’ with EDF
The Hinkley Point C nuclear power station will go ahead following a “new agreement” with EDF, the Government has confirmed.
Go-ahead for £18bn nuclear plant at Hinkley could be close
Speculation is mounting that the Government is set to give the go ahead for the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK for a generation, creating thousands of jobs.