Tag Archives: Areva

Energy industry eyes 100-year life cycle for nuclear plants via The Charlotte Business Journal

Posted on 2015/05/24 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Can a nuclear plant run for a century? For now, federal regulators allow up to 60 years of licensed energy production. But Gary Mignogna, CEO of Charlotte-based Areva Inc. (EPA:AREVA), says it’s time to consider a 100-year life cycle. […] … Continue reading →

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French Nuclear Model Falters via The New York Times

Posted on 2015/05/09 by yukimiyamotodepaul

PARIS — For decades, France has been a living laboratory for atomic energy, getting nearly three-quarters of its electricity from nuclear power — a higher proportion by far than in any other country. And France’s nuclear companies have long been … Continue reading →

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Russian roulette? Finland’s inexplicable nuclear obsession via Ecologist

Posted on 2015/05/04 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Does Finland suffer from a nuclear death wish? So it seems, writes Ulla Klötzer. Its government responded to the world’s two greatest nuclear disasters by … ordering a new nuclear plant. And as the Olkiluoto nuclear project descended into face … Continue reading →

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New Mexico leaders push for high-level nuclear waste via Santa Fe New Mexican

Posted on 2015/04/27 by yukimiyamotodepaul

At first glance, the barren stretch of desert between Carlsbad and Hobbs in southeastern New Mexico seems unfit for any kind of industry. But this rugged, nondescript patch of land is poised to be the focus of the next national … Continue reading →

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UK nuclear strategy faces meltdown as faults are found in identical French project via The Independent

Posted on 2015/04/18 by yukimiyamotodepaul

A “very serious” fault has been discovered in a French nuclear power station which is at the heart of David Cameron’s strategy to “keep the lights on” in Britain in the next decade. The future of two nuclear reactors planned … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Rosatom set to build Jordan’s first nuclear power plant via PennEnergy

Posted on 2014/12/30 by norma field

Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation is set to build Jordan’s first nuclear power station, according to a release from the Russian government. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has approved a draft agreement for the construction and maintenance of the new … Continue reading →

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Hinkley Point nuclear plant ‘threatened by Areva financial crisis’ via The Telegraph

Posted on 2014/11/28 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Reactor-maker Areva’s stake in new UK nuclear plant called into question amid financial difficulties Plans for Britain’s first new nuclear plant in a generation could be threatened by a financial crisis at the company supplying the reactor, experts claimed last … Continue reading →

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Labour seeks probe of Hinkley Point C nuclear project via The Financial Times

Posted on 2014/11/21 by norma field

Labour has called for the proposed nuclear power station at Hinkley Point to be referred to the Whitehall auditor to examine whether the £24.5bn project will offer the best possible deal for taxpayers. Tom Greatrex, shadow energy minister, said the … Continue reading →

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French Nuclear Giant Areva Says Future Is Uncertain, Prompting a Sell-Off via The New York Times

Posted on 2014/11/19 by yukimiyamotodepaul

PARIS — Areva, the French nuclear technology giant, warned of an uncertain outlook for its business amid delays to important projects and sluggishness in the global atomic energy sector, sending its stock tumbling on Wednesday. The company, which is about … Continue reading →

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