Finland hopes new nuclear reactor eases energy crunch

Finland’s new Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor will be able to produce about one-fifth of the electricity the country consumes Olivier MORIN AFP After over a decade of delays, the deafening sound of Finland’s new Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor finally running its turbine at full power was welcomed with joy — and relief. The Nordic country is …

U.UEC and Rio Tinto Agree to a Transaction on the World-Class Development-Stage Roughrider Uranium Project in Canada

UEC to Acquire Roughrider from Rio Tinto for Total Consideration of $150 million comprised of $80 million in Cash and $70 million in UEC Stock Cash Portion of the Consideration is Fully Funded with UEC’s $173 million of Cash and Liquid Assets on the Balance Sheet UEC Welcomes Rio Tinto as a New Shareholder Roughrider …

Westinghouse Adds Two AP1000® Technology-based Reactors in China

The New Units Using AP1000 Technology at Lianjiang Will Expand Carbon-Free Power Westinghouse Electric Company congratulates China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) on adding two additional AP1000® technology-based plants in China to its growing list of newbuild projects. China’s State Council recently approved the two units owned by State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) at Lianjiang …

GSE Solutions Announces Newly Expanded Service Offerings Specifically for Nuclear Power Plant Life Extensions

GSE Systems, Inc. (“GSE Solutions” or “GSE” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GVP), a leader in advanced engineering services and workforce solutions that support the future of clean-energy production and decarbonization initiatives of the power industry, today announced it has begun to offer newly expanded service offerings specifically for nuclear power plant life extension services. GSE Engineering Services, …

OPG and ČEZ collaborate to advance clean nuclear power

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Czech Republic-based ČEZ will collaborate to advance deployment of nuclear technology, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), to safely produce clean, reliable electricity in their jurisdictions, under a Memorandum of Understanding signed today. The two entities – Ontario’s largest electricity generator and one of Europe’s largest energy companies – are committed …

Westinghouse to be sold in $7.9-bln deal as interest in nuclear power grows

 Cameco Corp (CCO.TO) and Brookfield Renewable Partners said on Tuesday they would acquire nuclear power plant equipment maker Westinghouse Electric in a $7.9-billion deal including debt, amid renewed interest in nuclear energy. The deal for one of the most storied names in the American power industry at an equity value of $4.5 billion comes at a …

Greta Thunberg calls Germany using coal over nuclear a ‘bad idea’

The climate campaigner’s comments are being seized on by pro-nuclear politicians. Climate activist Greta Thunberg has slammed Berlin’s plan to shut down its remaining nuclear plants while increasing coal-fired power in comments that thrilled Germany’s pro-nuclear politicians and irked Greens. In an interview to be aired Wednesday, a teaser of which was shared online by TV host …

T.CCO and Brookfield Renewable Form Strategic Partnership to Acquire Westinghouse Electric Company

Westinghouse is an industry leader with a strong market position across the nuclear value chain Nuclear power expected to see significant growth driven by energy security and decarbonization trends Acquisition will provide opportunities to generate value and grow the business globally Cameco Corporation (“Cameco”) (NYSE: CCJ; TSX: CCO) and Brookfield Renewable Partners (“Brookfield Renewable”) (NYSE: …