U.S. energy chief hints California may grant reprieve to its last nuclear plant

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – California may reconsider whether to close its last nuclear power plant as public support has grown for the low-carbon energy source, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told Reuters on Tuesday. She added she was willing to eventually talk with state officials about keeping the Diablo Canyon plant open. The Biden administration has …

Polar crane bridge has been installed at Rooppur NPP Unit 2 (Bangladesh)

Installation of the circular (polar) crane bridge has been completed in the power unit 2 reactor building at the site of the Rooppur NPP under construction (in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh). The “Energospecmontazh” JSC specialists have performed works on lifting and installing the polar crane bridge beams on the rail tracks at +38.50m elevation …

France welcomes Germany’s new ‘pro-European’ coalition agreement

The coalition deal struck between three parties that will form Germany’s next government is very much in line with France’s own ambitions and priorities, including its vision of a more federal EU. EURACTIV France reports. The 24 November agreement between the Social Democrats (SPD), the Greens, and the liberal FDP, branded as “Dare for more progress …

CNNC ensures power supplies

China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has fully leveraged the natural strengths of nuclear energy to ensure electricity supplies for basic public services in winter of this year and the spring of 2022, demonstrating its commitment to the fulfillment of its corporate social responsibility. Statistics show that the China National Nuclear Power (CNNP) of CNNC generated 136.21 …

Bangladesh’s future focus may be on nuclear energy use: Tawfiq-e-Elahi

Bangladesh may go for nuclear power use to meet its growing consumption, said prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s energy advisor Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, reports UNB. Taking advantage of advanced technologies, Bangladesh may concentrate on nuclear power in near future to meet its energy demand as it has zero emission,” he said on Tuesday. Tawfiq was addressing the …

Hungary Aims for 2050 Carbon Neutrality with Nuclear and Solar Energy

People like renewable energy, and they want more of it, Péter Kaderják told the Friends of Hungary Foundation’s Hungary at First “Site” Conference. The state secretary responsible for energy and climate policy held a presentation addressing Hungary’s energy policy and how the country is planning to fight climate change. Reaching net zero emissions by 2050 …

Licence renewal for Cameco refinery in Blind River under review

Representatives from neighbouring Mississauga First Nation say duty to consult was not fulfilled The licence for the uranium refinery in Blind River, Ont., is up for renewal, and some parties, including the nearby Mississauga First Nation, are raising concerns. On Wednesday, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) held a public hearing on Cameco’s application to …

ROSATOM completes foundation concreting for the BREST-OD-300 reactor

Another milestone achieved in construction of the innovative BREST-OD-300 fast neutron reactor at the site of the Siberian Chemical Combine, a subsidiary of Rosatom’s TVEL Fuel Company, as the pouring of the nuclear island’s foundation slab has been completed. The BREST-OD-300 foundation slab, 90 x 82 meters and 2.5 meters thick, consists of nine separate …

V.PTU Outlines Upcoming Exploration Plans

Purepoint Uranium Group Inc. (TSXV: PTU/OTCQB: PTUUF) (“Purepoint” or the “Company”) today released its exploration schedule for the coming year, focusing on its large portfolio of 100% owned uranium projects strategically located across Canada’s Athabasca Basin; host to the world’s highest grade uranium resources. “We intend to take full advantage of the renewed financial support …