Nuclear industry hopes to expand output with new reactors

In this photo taken with a slow shutter speed, taillights trace the path of a motor vehicle at the Naughton Power Plant, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Kemmerer, Wyo. While the power plant will be closed in 2025, Bill Gates’ company TerraPower announced it had chosen Kemmerer for a nontraditional, sodium-cooled nuclear reactor that will …

EDF study confirms very low carbon nature of nuclear

Each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity produced by EDF’s reactor fleet in France emits the equivalent of less than 4 grams of carbon dioxide (CO2), according to a life cycle analysis (LCA) published by the company. The analysis shows most of these emissions occur in the upstream phases of the life cycle. EDF said the study – published …

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Funding Bill

Legislation lowers costs for working families, creates good-paying jobs, invests in clean energy, and rebuilds water infrastructure WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2023 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation funds agencies and programs in the Department …

Biden Proposes Changes to Help Rescue California Nuclear Plant

The US Department of Energy is proposing changes requested by California Governor Gavin Newsom that will allow the state’s last nuclear power plant to qualify for federal financial assistance. The Energy Department proposed removing a requirement that would have prevented PG&E Corp.’s Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant from getting a portion of $6 billion in …

More than 80% of Japanese firms back nuclear restart, tourism resumption

Firms welcome resumed entry of tourists as growth booster – poll They want tourist numbers at pre-COVID level in 2023 Many firms expect moderate or flat economic growth this FY Most seek another stimulus package Bulk of firms back nuclear power restart if safety guaranteed A large majority of Japanese companies support both restarting idled …

Dianne Feinstein: Why I changed my mind about California’s Diablo Canyon nuclear plant

California is a global model in the fight against climate change, but the balance necessary to achieve carbon neutrality is delicate and the obstacles many. Longer, hotter summers mean more electricity use, while worsening droughts limit hydropower. With the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant scheduled to close, state regulators project years of electricity shortfalls. As …

Kwarteng advances plans for funding new nuclear projects, including Sizewell C

Significant progress towards implementing a new funding model which will give nuclear projects the financial support they need and attract private investment. Progress made towards securing finance for proposed Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk government publishes case for company operating Sizewell C to receive funding under Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model, bringing new …

Turkey’s first nuclear power facility will begin operations in 2023

Turkish Minister of Electricity and Natural Resources Fatih Donmez said on Tuesday that Turkey’s first nuclear reactor and newly found Black Sea gas deposits will begin producing energy next year. Donmez made the statements while in Istanbul for the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Mediterranean and Middle East Special Group conference. Donmez was cited as speaking by …

Netherlands ‘taking steps’ towards new nuclear plants

The Dutch government is “taking steps” towards the construction of two new nuclear power plants, according to a national energy system plan outlined last week. According to the outline published on Friday, a scenario study is being conducted into the relationship between various types of CO2-free capacity and how nuclear energy can be integrated into …