Search Results for: France

Large Fire Erupts at Paluel Nuclear Power Plant in France via Sputnik

Posted on 2015/07/03 by yukimiyamotodepaul

According to reports, a large fire occurred at the Paluel nuclear power plant in Normandy, France. MOSCOW (Sputnik) – A large fire occurred at the Paluel nuclear power plant in Normandy, France, Le Figaro reported Friday citing the plant management. According to the … Continue reading →

Posted in *English | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

France Loses Enthusiasm for Nuclear Power　via Scientific American

Posted on 2015/06/30 by norma field

Nuclear’s share of electricty will drop from 75 percent to 50 percent by 2025 due to loss of know-how and requirements for more renewable sources […] However, in fulfillment of a campaign promise, President François Hollande’s government is aiming to … Continue reading →

Posted in *English | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

France’s nuclear power giant beset by setbacks via France24

Posted on 2015/04/19 by yukimiyamotodepaul

France, which has one of the most advanced nuclear energy systems in the world, is struggling to remain a major player in the nuclear field as its state-owned company Areva leaks cash and faces safety concerns. France’s nuclear security authority … Continue reading →

Posted in *English | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

France’s Regulator Criticises Areva Over Waste Management At La Hague via NucNet

Posted on 2015/01/22 by yukimiyamotodepaul

22 Jan (NucNet): Deadlines for the retrieval and packaging of legacy radioactive waste at Areva’s La Hague reprocessing facility in northern France have slipped, with the country’s regulator issuing a new decision to compel Areva to guarantee compliance. The French … Continue reading →

Posted in *English | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Mystery Drones in France Expose Vulnerability of Nuclear Sites via Bloomberg

Posted on 2014/11/05 by norma field

A series of mysterious drone flights over French nuclear reactors recently is exposing a security threat that has authorities scrambling. There have been more than a dozen sightings so far, including one this week, of small unmanned aircraft. They haven’t … Continue reading →

Posted in *English | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Au revoir, nuclear power? France eyes an energy shift of its own via The Christian Science Monitor

Posted on 2014/10/21 by yukimiyamotodepaul

France is looking to undo decades of nuclear power growth and instead boost energy sources like wind, solar, and small hydro projects. French President Francois Hollande has promised to limit the growth of the country’s nuclear power, many older reactors … Continue reading →

Posted in *English | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

France to Build 8 Nuclear Reactors in South Africa via International Business Times

Posted on 2014/10/20 by yukimiyamotodepaul

France is set to construct eight nuclear reactors in South Africa after signing a $US50 billion ($A54.10 billion) agreement early this week. The deal likewise stated skills development, localisation of nuclear technology as well as research and development in South … Continue reading →

Posted in *English | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

France to cut reliance on nuclear power by 2025 via The Local.fr

Posted on 2014/10/10 by norma field

In his election manifesto President François Hollande had promised to cut France’s reliance on Nuclear power and that move came a step closer on Friday. By 2025 France will have reduced the portion of its electricity produced by nuclear power … Continue reading →

Posted in *English | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

South Africa signs nuclear agreement with France via Reuters

Posted on 2014/10/10 by norma field

(Reuters) – South Africa has signed a nuclear power agreement with France, the government said on Friday, three weeks after it reached a similar deal with Russia as part of Pretoria’s first tentative steps towards building up to 9,600 MW … Continue reading →

Posted in *English | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

France bans Muslim worker from nuclear sites via AlJazeera

Posted on 2014/09/02 by yukimiyamotodepaul

French court upholds ban citing “religious radicalisation” but his lawyer calls it a case of Islamophobia. A French court has upheld a ban on a Muslim engineer from accessing nuclear sites, citing his links with what it termed as “jihadist … Continue reading →

Posted in *English | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment