Tag Archives: Russia

Russia India: Putin agrees to build 10 nuclear reactors via BBC News

Posted on 2014/12/11 by norma field

Russia will help India build at least 10 more nuclear reactors, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said following a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two countries signed a series of major energy agreements on Thursday. Russia will … Continue reading →

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As U.S. nuclear arsenal ages, other nations have modernized via Los Angeles Times

Posted on 2014/11/10 by yukimiyamotodepaul

[…] The debate over how to modernize America’s aging nuclear forces has taken on increasing urgency with the emergence of a newly assertive Russia and a new generation of nuclear powers with increasing technological sophistication. North Korea, Pakistan and India … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Finnish government conditionally approves nuclear plant, Greens quit via Reuters

Posted on 2014/09/18 by yukimiyamotodepaul

(Reuters) – The Finnish government has decided to conditionally back an updated application from Finnish-Russian group Fennovoima to build a nuclear reactor in the north of the country, prompting the Greens to quit the administration. The permit for the 1,200 … Continue reading →

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U.S. Says Russia Tested Cruise Missile, Violating Treaty via The New York Times

Posted on 2014/07/29 by yukimiyamotodepaul

WASHINGTON — The United States has concluded that Russia violated a landmark arms control treaty by testing a prohibited ground-launched cruise missile, according to senior American officials, a finding that was conveyed by President Obama to President Vladimir V. Putin … Continue reading →

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Russia and Kazakhstan agree on nuclear new-build in Kazakhstan via enerdata

Posted on 2014/06/03 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Kazakhstan and Russia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the cooperation in building a new nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. The MoU stipulates intentions of the parties in relation to the cooperation in design, construction, commissioning, operation and … Continue reading →

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Decision time looms for Finland’s Fennovoima reactor via Reuters

Posted on 2014/02/10 by yukimiyamotodepaul

HELSINKI, Feb 7 (Reuters) – A plan to build Finland’s sixth nuclear reactor hangs in the balance as investors reassess its viability against a weaker economy and lower energy prices and a deadline for final commitments looms. […] CHEAPER ELECTRICITY? … Continue reading →

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Hungary’s opposition organises protest against nuclear plant via euronews

Posted on 2014/02/03 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Hungary’s left-wing opposition parties organised a rally on Sunday in protest at a government deal with Russia to expand the country’s only nuclear power plant. Many Hungarians are angry because the agreement which provides for two new reactors at the … Continue reading →

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Russia to have 28 new n-plants by 2030 via daijiworld.com

Posted on 2014/01/28 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Moscow, Jan 28 (IANS): Russia aims to build 28 new nuclear power units with high safety standards before 2030. Disclosing this, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin Monday told university students at a meeting here that “in Russia’s energy mix, the share … Continue reading →

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