Nuclear energy in the United States

SCE Releases Strategic Plan for Relocation of San Onofre’s Spent Nuclear Fuel; New Coalition Launched to Catalyze Solutions

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Monday, March 15, 2021
Oil, Gas, Energy, Nuclear, Other Energy, Utilities, Environment, San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Southern California Edison, San Onofre, California, States of the United States, Nuclear energy in the United States, Infrastructure, Morris Operation

Southern California Edison distributed a three-volume set of plans supporting the offsite relocation of the spent nuclear fuel currently stored at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

Key Points: 
  • Southern California Edison distributed a three-volume set of plans supporting the offsite relocation of the spent nuclear fuel currently stored at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
  • The strategies are outlined in the Action Plan, Strategic Plan and Conceptual Transportation Plan.
  • There are 123 canisters of spent nuclear fuel at San Onofre and no federal repository available to relocate them to at this time.
  • The Department of Energy was to begin transporting spent fuel from nuclear sites across the country to a repository in 1998.

Lightbridge Applauds Nuclear Industry’s Strategic Plan to Help Meet Virginia’s Carbon-Free Energy Goals

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Energy, Articles, Nuclear energy, Nuclear power, Nuclear energy in the United States, Energy policy, Anti-nuclear movement, Nuclear power debate

RESTON, Va., Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, commended the Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium (VNEC) on the release of a strategic plan for nuclear energy in Virginia that will help the state meet its carbon-free energy goals and promote private-sector innovation.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, commended the Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium (VNEC) on the release of a strategic plan for nuclear energy in Virginia that will help the state meet its carbon-free energy goals and promote private-sector innovation.
  • The plan, Virginia Is Nuclear, lays out a four-year strategy to leverage nuclear energy to promote economic development, protect the environment, and support national security.
  • The industrys vision will ensure that nuclear energy keeps producing a significant part of the states carbon-free energy, prioritizes nuclear technology innovation, leverages existing in-state infrastructure, and provides educational opportunities for the future nuclear workforce.
  • This strategic plan provides a comprehensive vision for how nuclear energy can help Virginia meet its carbon-free energy goals, while protecting its environment and supporting economic development.

Nuclear Engineering Expert, Lance Sterling, Joins Certrec's Regulatory Compliance Team

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Nuclear power stations, Articles, San Antonio, South Texas Nuclear Generating Station, Compliance, Regulatory agency, Regulatory affairs, Economy, Nuclear energy in the United States

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Certrec, a leading regulatory compliance provider for NRC and NERC regulatory compliance announced today that Lance Sterling has joined its Office of New Plant team as Senior Project Manager.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Certrec, a leading regulatory compliance provider for NRC and NERC regulatory compliance announced today that Lance Sterling has joined its Office of New Plant team as Senior Project Manager.
  • "Lance is an esteemed energy professional in the nuclear industry and we are confident he will be valuable in achieving our company goals."
  • Mr. Sterling has more than three decades of experience in engineering, nuclear operations, and compliance.
  • In his previous role as Regulatory Affairs Manager at South Texas Project Electric Generation Station, he was responsible for ensuring regulatory programs were in compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements.

EPRI Chief Nuclear Officer Dr. Rita Baranwal Applauds ANS Report

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Articles, Energy, Electric Power Research Institute, Energy in California, Nuclear power, Rita Baranwal, Nuclear energy in the United States, Nuclear technology

The U.S. Nuclear R&D Imperative " recommends significant immediate increases in federal nuclear R&D investment.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Nuclear R&D Imperative " recommends significant immediate increases in federal nuclear R&D investment.
  • "Implementation of advanced nuclear technology and the modernization of current nuclear resources are essential to the deep decarbonization of the electric sector," said Dr. Rita Baranwal, Chief Nuclear Officer at EPRI.
  • Dr. Baranwal joined EPRI in January to lead the organization's nuclear sector, which provides research and development to more than 77% of the world's commercial nuclear fleet.
  • EPRI's Nuclear sector conducts research supporting the reliable and environmentally responsible use of nuclear power and develops cost-effective technologies, technical guidance, and knowledge transfer tools for existing nuclear assets and new nuclear technology.

NuScale and Kozloduy NPP Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Explore SMR Development in Bulgaria

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Utilities, Environment, Energy, Engineering, Technology, Nuclear, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Nuclear power stations, Nuclear technology, NuScale Power, Nuclear energy in the United States, Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, Kozloduy, Small modular reactor

NuScale Power announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Bulgarias Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant - New Build Plc (KNPP-NB) to consider deploying NuScales innovative small modular reactor (SMR) technology at the Kozloduy power plant location.

Key Points: 
  • NuScale Power announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Bulgarias Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant - New Build Plc (KNPP-NB) to consider deploying NuScales innovative small modular reactor (SMR) technology at the Kozloduy power plant location.
  • KNPP-NB is a public limited company established to commission new nuclear power capacity on the existing nuclear power site.
  • The goal of the agreement is to evaluate NuScales SMR technology for its suitability to be deployed at the Kozloduy site.
  • Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant New Build Plc is headquartered in city of Kozloduy, Vratza Province, Republic of Bulgaria.

NuScale Power Receives Rushlight Events Nuclear Energy Award

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Monday, February 15, 2021
Nuclear, Energy, Environment, Energy, Articles, Nuclear energy in the United States, Energy conversion, Nuclear reactors, NuScale Power, Nuclear power, Light-water reactor, Desalination, Sustainable energy

NuScale Power announced today that Rushlight Events, a leading organization dedicated to the promotion of clean technologies and sustainable solutions, has honored NuScale with the Nuclear Energy Award .

Key Points: 
  • NuScale Power announced today that Rushlight Events, a leading organization dedicated to the promotion of clean technologies and sustainable solutions, has honored NuScale with the Nuclear Energy Award .
  • Designed to highlight innovation and groundbreaking initiatives, Rushlights Nuclear Energy Award was given to the technological advancement that has contributed the most to improving environmental impacts through nuclear power generation.
  • NuScale is honored to receive this award recognizing our leadership in the clean energy field and our ability to generate safe, reliable, carbon-free energy, said NuScale Power Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Hopkins.
  • NuScale Power has developed a new modular light water reactor nuclear power plant to supply energy for electrical generation, district heating, desalination, and other process heat applications.

Georgia Power's Vogtle Unit 4 begins Integrated Flush

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Monday, January 25, 2021
Georgia Power, Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Nuclear technology, Nuclear energy in the United States, Energy, Construction

ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power's Vogtle Unit 4 has begun integrated flush, the testing process that pushes water through the permanent plant system piping that feeds into the reactor vessel and reactor coolant loops.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power's Vogtle Unit 4 has begun integrated flush, the testing process that pushes water through the permanent plant system piping that feeds into the reactor vessel and reactor coolant loops.
  • Last month the project received the historic first nuclear fuel shipment for Vogtle Unit 3, placed the two-million-pound roof of the Vogtle Unit 4 shield building and completed the pre-operational condenser vacuum test of the Vogtle Unit 3 turbine system in preparation for hot functional testing.
  • Integrated flush represents a critical step as the process is key to helping ensure the safe startup of Unit 4 and marks the start of extensive testing ahead for the unit's systems.
  • Emergency Preparedness Drill Vogtle 3 & 4 completed a required emergency preparedness exercise for a simulated emergency event for Vogtle Unit 3.

EPRI Names Rita Baranwal as New VP of Nuclear, Chief Nuclear Officer

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Science and technology in the United States, Rita Baranwal, Nuclear energy in the United States, Office of Nuclear Energy, Energy in the United States, States of the United States, Electric Power Research Institute, United States Department of Energy, Idaho National Laboratory

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) today announced Dr. Rita Baranwal as its new Vice President of Nuclear Energy and Chief Nuclear Officer.

Key Points: 
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) today announced Dr. Rita Baranwal as its new Vice President of Nuclear Energy and Chief Nuclear Officer.
  • Baranwal succeeds Neil Wilmshurst, who was promoted to Senior Vice President of Energy System Resources in November.
  • Baranwal most recently served as the U.S. Energy Department's Assistant Secretary for its Office of Nuclear Energy, where she managed DOE's portfolio of nuclear research for existing and advanced reactors and new designs.
  • Prior to that role, Baranwal directed the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) initiative at Idaho National Laboratory.

NuScale Power and UAMPS Execute Agreements to Progress Carbon Free Power Project

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Nuclear, Alternative energy, Energy, Utilities, Geography of Idaho, Nuclear technology, Nuclear energy in the United States, Economy of the United States, NuScale Power, Idaho National Laboratory, Fluor Corporation

NuScale Power today announced together with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) that it has executed agreements to facilitate the development of the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP), which will deploy NuScale Power Modules at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and create cleaner, safer and cost-effective carbon-free power for UAMPS member utilities.

Key Points: 
  • NuScale Power today announced together with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) that it has executed agreements to facilitate the development of the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP), which will deploy NuScale Power Modules at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and create cleaner, safer and cost-effective carbon-free power for UAMPS member utilities.
  • This is the first step in a prudent deployment plan that could result in the order of NuScale Power Modules in 2022.
  • The orders are the result of recently signed agreements to manage and de-risk the development of the Carbon Free Power Project.
  • The orders executed today allow for important progress in the development of the Carbon Free Power Project, and we are excited to take this next step alongside our partners NuScale Power and Fluor Corporation said Doug Hunter, UAMPS Chief Executive Officer and General Manager.

NuScale Power Commends Government of Canada on Release of SMR Action Plan

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Other Government, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Public policy, Government, Coal, Alternative energy, Energy, Nuclear, Nuclear technology, Nuclear energy in the United States, Nuclear reactors, NuScale Power, Small modular reactor, Nuclear physics, SMR

NuScale Power commends the Government of Canada and the Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) for the release of its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Action Plan, which acknowledges the role that SMR technologies can play in achieving the countrys clean energy goals and sets forth a pathway to advancing nuclear technology in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • NuScale Power commends the Government of Canada and the Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) for the release of its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Action Plan, which acknowledges the role that SMR technologies can play in achieving the countrys clean energy goals and sets forth a pathway to advancing nuclear technology in Canada.
  • We are excited about the launch of Canadas SMR Action Plan and applaud the Canadian government for taking this significant step towards seeing SMR technologies actualized as a key part of its energy sector, said NuScale Power Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Hopkins.
  • NuScale will support this action plan with our proven, reliable, and scalable technology that is suited to meet the specific power needs of regions across Canada.
  • This will aid in the job creation, intellectual property and supply chains in Canada that the SMR Action Plan prioritizes.