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Ukraine to commission 2 new blocks at Khmelnytskyi NPP

Kiev (Sputnik) Dec 10, 2014 - Ukraine will commission two new blocks at its Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant in 2018, Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said Tuesday. The government is making the decision to compl

Dec 10, 2014

Hungary to start Russian-funded nuclear plant expansion in 2018

Budapest (AFP) Dec 09, 2014 - Hungary announced Tuesday it will start work on two new reactors at its only nuclear power plant in Paks in 2018, despite speculation that Western sanctions may put the largely Russian-funded project at risk.

Dec 9, 2014

Iran dismisses US concerns over suspect reactor purchases

Tehran (AFP) Dec 09, 2014 - A senior Iranian nuclear official on Tuesday dismissed US concerns over the purchase of new components reportedly destined for a controversial reactor.

Dec 9, 2014

Finland Parliament Approves Nuclear Power Plant Construction With Russia

Helsinki, Finland (Sputnik) Dec 08, 2014 - Finland's parliament on Friday approved with a majority of votes the construction of the Hanhikivi 1 nuclear power plant with Russia's participation. The measure makes Finland the first countr

Dec 8, 2014

None of Rosatom’s International Contracts Affected by Sanctions: CEO

Murmanskm Russia (Sputnik) Dec 08, 2014 - Russian nuclear agency Rosatom is continuing implementing all its contracts and agreements with international partners, including in Ukraine, despite current geopolitical tensions, the agency's head

Dec 8, 2014

China Approves Major New Scheme to Boost Nuclear Power: Reports

Beijing (Sputnik) Dec 08, 2014 - China has approved a major development scheme for offshore nuclear power projects amid plans to boost the generation of nuclear power in the country, the Xinhua news agency reported Friday. T

Dec 8, 2014

Energy, nuclear deals on table for Putin’s India trip

New Delhi (AFP) Dec 08, 2014 - Russian President Vladimir Putin will seek to recharge ties when he visits India Wednesday for a one-day summit, promising deals on natural gas and new nuclear power units for the energy-starved country.

Dec 8, 2014

EBRD to provide additional 350 mln euros for Chernobyl safety project

Kiev, Ukraine (XNA) Dec 05, 2014 - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide an additional 350 million euros (about 435.12 million U.S. dollars) for the Chernobyl nuclear power plant's Confinement pro

Dec 5, 2014

Finland approves construction of nuclear plant by Russia

Helsinki (AFP) Dec 05, 2014 - Finland's parliament on Friday gave the green-light to the construction of the country's third nuclear plant by Russia's Rosatom.

Dec 5, 2014

Finnish energy giant to invest in major nuclear power project

Helsinki, Finland (XNA) Dec 05, 2014 - Finland's biggest energy company Fortum has decided to invest in a major nuclear power project and thus improve its chances of winning approval from the parliament later this week. Fortum said

Dec 5, 2014

Research could improve nuclear power plant safety

Leeds, UK (SPX) Dec 05, 2014 - Taking inspiration from nature, researchers have created a versatile model to predict how stalagmite-like structures form in nuclear processing plants - as well as how lime scale builds up in kettle

Dec 5, 2014

Seismic Faults Pose Risk to California Nuclear Power Plant

Washington DC (Sputnik) Dec 05, 2014 - Multiple fault lines pose a risk to the safety of the seaside Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in California, as they could be more powerful than previously estimated, a former state senator told a

Dec 5, 2014

US rejects criticism of historic Ukraine nuclear deal

Kiev (AFP) Dec 05, 2014 - A top US official hit back on Friday against accusations the West has failed to live up to promises made exactly 20 years ago to Ukraine in exchange for it giving up nuclear weapons.

Dec 5, 2014

Britain eyes nuclear overhaul despite French delays

London (AFP) Dec 04, 2014 - Britain is pressing ahead with an overhaul of its ageing nuclear plants despite trouble at home with the French firms leading the drive and doubts after the Fukushima disaster, officials said on Thursday.

Dec 4, 2014

China General Nuclear raises $3.16 bn in Hong Kong IPO: report

Hong Kong (AFP) Dec 03, 2014 - China's largest nuclear power producer raised US$3.16 billion in an initial public offering in Hong Kong, a report said Wednesday, with investors hoping to benefit from Beijing's push towards cleaner energy.

Dec 3, 2014

Japan Uncertain About Its Growing Nuclear Waste

Moscow, Russia (Sputnik) Dec 03, 2014 - A nuclear waste recycling plant in Rokkasho, Japan, was supposed to start operating back in 1996, but is yet to open, Foreign Policy said. Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited (JNFL), the owner of the project

Dec 3, 2014