Civil Nuclear
South Korea shuts down two reactors
South Korea on this week shut down two nuclear reactors due to malfunctions.
Civil Nuclear
S. Korea shuts down two nuclear reactors
South Korea shut down two 1,000-megawatt nuclear reactors at separate plants Tuesday, following apparently unrelated systems malfunctions that triggered calls for a safety review.
Civil Nuclear
Europe’s nuclear plants need 25-bln-euro upgrade
From missing seismic devices to insufficient emergency systems, Europe's nuclear power plants face hundreds of problems requiring billions in new investment, a European Union report said Tuesday.
Civil Nuclear
Japan resumes reactor work despite non-nuclear aims
A Japanese power firm on Monday resumed construction of an atomic reactor stalled since the disaster at Fukushima, despite government plans to phase out nuclear power.
Civil Nuclear
India, Australia to start nuclear energy talks
India and Australia plan to begin civil nuclear cooperation talks in March after Canberra agreed last year to open negotiations to export uranium fuel to the energy-hungry South Asian nation.
Civil Nuclear
EU vows ‘no complacency’ on nuclear plant defects
The European Commission vowed Monday there would be "no complacency" when it comes to nuclear safety in Europe despite "hundreds of defects" revealed by stress tests especially in France.
Civil Nuclear
New international partnership tailor-made for UK nuclear industry
AREVA, a global leader in nuclear energy and Atkins, one of the world's leading engineering and design consultancies, have formed a joint venture to compete for projects in the UK nuclear fuel management and decommissioning sector.
Civil Nuclear
India to press forward with nuclear power
India is determined to increase its share of nuclear power, a government official said.
Civil Nuclear
23 nuclear power plants are in tsunami risk areas
The tsunami in Japan in March 2011 unleashed a series of negligence related with the resulting nuclear disaster.
Civil Nuclear
Emirates, Saudis drive for nuclear power
The United Arab Emirates, one of the top oil exporters, is leading the race to develop nuclear power in the Arab world and has awarded contracts worth $2 billion to provide, convert and enrich uranium.
Civil Nuclear
Japan to retreat from nuclear power
The move represents the government's first formal departure from nuclear power since the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster in March 2011.
Civil Nuclear
Nuclear Proliferation Risks Of Laser Enrichment Require Fuller NRC Review
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is putting U.S. nuclear non-proliferation policy at risk if it decides not to require a formal nuclear…
Civil Nuclear
Canada wants Indian nuclear reactor sales
Canada is seeking to enter India's lucrative nuclear energy market.
Civil Nuclear
Thorium as uranium replacement studied
The benefits of thorium as an alternative nuclear fuel representing a safer and more abundant alternative to uranium are "overstated," a British report says.
Civil Nuclear
Japan works on nuclear waste disposal
The Science Council of Japan has expressed concerns about the country's nuclear waste disposal policies.
Civil Nuclear
Japan to have new nuclear watchdog
The new commission, to be launched Sept. 19, will replace the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency, which was under the authority of the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry, a promoter of nuclear power, Xinhua reports.