Civil Nuclear
Quake-hit Japan nuclear plant must be cooled: expert
A US radiation expert says cooling is the key to averting disaster at the quake-hit nuclear plant in Japan, it was reported Saturday.
Civil Nuclear
Japan scrambles to stop quake-hit nuke plant accidents
Japan scrambled Saturday to prevent nuclear accidents at two atomic plants where reactor cooling systems failed after a massive earthquake, as it evacuated tens of thousands of residents.
Civil Nuclear
Japan nuclear mishap among worst ever: US expert
A US nuclear expert said Saturday that the accident at a Japanese nuclear reactor was one of the three worst in history, and could become a "complete disaster" if it goes to a full meltdown.
Civil Nuclear
Japan has informed IAEA about explosion: watchdog
Japanese authorities have informed the UN atomic agency about an explosion at an ageing Japanese nuclear power plant, the IAEA said Saturday.
Civil Nuclear
High radiation in Japan nuclear plant, ‘no health hazard’
A Japanese nuclear safety panel said Saturday radiation levels were 1,000 times above normal in a reactor control room after a huge quake damaged a plant's cooling system, Kyodo News said.
Civil Nuclear
Explosion at quake-hit Japan nuke plant
A Japanese nuclear power plant was hit by an explosion Saturday, raising fears of a radioactive meltdown, a day after a massive quake damaged the facility's cooling system.
Civil Nuclear
California ‘closely monitoring’ Japan nuclear leak
California is closely monitoring efforts to contain leaks from a quake-damaged Japanese nuclear plant, a spokesman said Saturday, as experts said radiation could be blown out across the Pacific.
Civil Nuclear
Blast at Japan nuke plant; ‘1,000 dead’ after quake
An explosion and feared meltdown at one of Japan's nuclear plants Saturday exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left 1,000 feared dead.
Civil Nuclear
At least three exposed to radiation after quake: reports
At least three residents evacuated from a Japanese town near a quake-hit nuclear plant have been exposed to radiation, media reports said Saturday.
Civil Nuclear
Nuclear plants closest to Japan quake shut down: IAEA
Four nuclear power plants closest to a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan have been safely shut down, the UN atomic watchdog said Friday.
Civil Nuclear
Areva, Rolls-Royce unveil nuclear reactor deal
French nuclear group Areva and Rolls-Royce agreed a deal Friday for the British engineering firm to manufacture components for reactors in Britain which is renewing its ageing network of nuclear plants.
Civil Nuclear
UN atomic watchdog approves nuclear fuel assurance proposal
The UN atomic watchdog on Thursday approved a British proposal seeking to ensure the continued supply of nuclear fuel for energy to a country should its supply be disrupted for political reasons.
Civil Nuclear
Westinghouse And Endesa Sign Agreement On AP1000 Technology
Westinghouse Electric has announced that it has signed an agreement with Endesa to share information on the Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear energy technology.
Civil Nuclear
SPX To Supply Key Components For NPP In Germany
SPX has released additional details regarding its Thermal Equipment and Services segment entry into a $20 million contract to replace moisture separator…
Civil Nuclear
Pike Awarded EPC Transmission Project For SCANA
Pike Electric has announced that SCANA Corporation has awarded Pike an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for approximately 250 miles of new 230kV transmission lines associated with the expansion of the V.C.
Civil Nuclear
China’s State Nuclear Power Technology Selects Intergraph SmartPlant Enterprise
The Chinese State Nuclear Power Technology has selected Intergraph SmartPlant Enterprise solutions to increase productivity and safety and to accelerate…