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The Nuclear Power Daily Editorial Team produces Nuclear Power Daily's coverage of nuclear energy. We report on reactors and small modular reactors, the fuel cycle, waste and safety, policy, and fusion research. Articles reflect our team's collective editorial process, source verification, drafting, technical review, and editing, rather than a single writer's work. Nuclear Power Daily takes editorial responsibility for content under this byline. For more on how we work, see our editorial policy.

AREVA contracted for steam generator chemical cleaning at Cattenom 2

London, UK (SPX) Nov 10, 2015 - AREVA has signed a contract with EDF to carry out preventive chemical cleaning services of the steam generators at the Cattenom 2 nuclear power plant (France). The contract also includes the t

Nov 10, 2015

Ukraine: AREVA and ENERGOATOM Sign Memorandum of understanding

London, UK (SPX) Nov 09, 2015 - AREVA and Ukrainian nuclear utility ENERGOATOM have signed a Memorandum of understanding to reinforce cooperation between the two companies for safety upgrades of existing and future nuclear power p

Nov 9, 2015

Chemical complexity promises improved structural alloys for next-gen nuclear energy

Oak Ridge TN (SPX) Nov 04, 2015 - Designing alloys to withstand extreme environments is a fundamental challenge for materials scientists. Energy from radiation can create imperfections in alloys, so researchers in an Energy Frontier

Nov 4, 2015

Success in Selling Nuclear Energy Increases Russia’s Political Influence

Moscow (Sputnik) Nov 04, 2015 - Russia's success in the promotion of its nuclear energy technologies helps to expand Moscow's role in strategically important regions of the world, which is a great geopolitical benefit for the Krem

Nov 4, 2015

Areva says Chinese nuclear company could take stake under terms of draft deal

Paris (AFP) Nov 2, 2015 - French nuclear group Areva said Monday that the state-owned China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) could take a minority stake in its capital under a draft deal signed in Beijing.

Nov 2, 2015

Bechtel Applauds Successful Licensing of Second Reactor at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant

Reston VA (SPX) Nov 02, 2015 - Bechtel has applauded the historic decision Thursday by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to grant an operating license to the Tennessee Valley Authority's Watts Bar Unit 2 in Spring City, Tenn

Nov 2, 2015

Bulgaria replaces 370-tonne stator of nuclear power plant

Sofia (XNA) Nov 02, 2015 - Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant (NPP) has performed a unique replacement and installation of a new 370-tonne turbine generator stator of its 1,000 megawatt (MW) sixth reactor, officials said

Nov 2, 2015

CB and I to Sell Nuclear Construction Business to Westinghouse

The Woodlands TX (SPX) Nov 02, 2015 - CB and I has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Westinghouse Electric Company LLC (WEC), in which WEC will acquire all of the outstanding equity interests in CB and I's nuclea

Nov 2, 2015

Entergy to Close Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Massachusetts

New Orleans LO (SPX) Nov 02, 2015 - Entergy has announced that it will close its Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, Mass., no later than June 1, 2019, because of poor market conditions, reduced revenues and increased operation

Nov 2, 2015

X-energy Advanced Nuclear Concept is a Feasible Option at Existing Power Plant Sites

Greenbelt MD (SPX) Nov 02, 2015 - X-energy and South Carolina Electric and Gas Co. (SCE and G) have completed a joint study to examine the technical and economic feasibility of siting an Xe-100 pebble-bed nuclear reactor at a repres

Nov 2, 2015

Bolivia announces plans for nuclear research complex

La Paz (AFP) Oct 29, 2015 - Bolivia announced plans Thursday to build a $300 million nuclear complex, including a research reactor, with Russian technology and help from Argentina.

Oct 29, 2015

UK Nuclear Plans in Meltdown After Shareholder Warning

Moscow (Sputnik) Oct 28, 2015 - A major international banking group is calling on shareholders to sell their holdings in French energy giant EDF just days after it signed a deal with its Chinese partner China General Nuclear Corpo

Oct 28, 2015

Argentina and Russia to enhance energy cooperation

Moscow (Sputnik) Oct 26, 2015 - Argentina and Russia are committed to enhancing cooperation in the energy field, President of Argentina Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner told RT TV channel on Thursday. On Wednesday, Russian Pre

Oct 26, 2015

Japan on track for another nuclear reactor restart

Tokyo (AFP) Oct 26, 2015 - A local Japanese governor on Monday approved the restarting of another nuclear reactor, the latest due to be switched on despite strong public opposition to atomic power after the Fukushima accident.

Oct 26, 2015

Ukraine to Terminate Deal With Russia on Nuclear Fuel Plant Construction

Kiev (Sputnik) Oct 22, 2015 - In 2011, Russian fuel production holding company TVEL, part of the state corporation Rosatom, and Ukrainian company Nuclear Fuel signed an agreement for a 50-50 venture to build a fuel plant at Smol

Oct 22, 2015

Areva job cuts fuel union security concerns

Paris (AFP) Oct 21, 2015 - Unions at French atomic energy giant Areva voiced concern over plant security Wednesday a day after the company said it would shed 2,700 French jobs in a two-year major restructuring amid fears that more jobs will go.

Oct 21, 2015