Nuclear energy in France

Vallourec finalizes the sale of Valinox Nucléaire SAS to Framatome

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Subprefectures in France, Vallourec, Cities in France, Areva, Nuclear energy in France, Framatome, SAS, BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, Companies, Montbard, Billancourt, Economy of France

Boulogne-Billancourt, June 1st, 2021 Vallourec, world leader in premium tubular solutions, announces today that it has finalized the sale to Framatome of the company Valinox Nuclaire SAS, located at the French production facility in Montbard (Burgundy, Cte dOr).

Key Points: 
  • Boulogne-Billancourt, June 1st, 2021 Vallourec, world leader in premium tubular solutions, announces today that it has finalized the sale to Framatome of the company Valinox Nuclaire SAS, located at the French production facility in Montbard (Burgundy, Cte dOr).
  • Founded in 1974, Valinox Nuclaire SAS France is specialized in the manufacturing of tubes for nuclear islands.
  • Edouard Guinotte, Chairman of the Vallourec Management Board, stated the integration of Valinox into Framatome will offer it and its teams the best possible outlook.
  • The acquisition of Valinox Nuclaire SAS by Framatome will allow it to fully integrate the French nuclear sector, to benefit from potential synergies with this major player and to provide it with new sales opportunities.

Insights on the Industrial Computed Tomography Global Market to 2025 - Featuring Nikon, Omron and Hitachi Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Software, Technology, Hardware, Semiconductor, Companies, Economy of France, Articles, Areva, Nuclear energy in France, Électricité de France, Engie, Superalloy, Renewable energy, Energy development

The density and consistency of these superalloys components can be tested and inspected by means of industrial CT equipment.

Key Points: 
  • The density and consistency of these superalloys components can be tested and inspected by means of industrial CT equipment.
  • The United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Russia have been identified as one of the foremost markets for Industrial CT market in Europe.
  • The country houses numerous global giants in the energy business, such as GDF Suez, EDF, and Areva.
  • Though, attempts are made to decrease dependence on non-renewable sources of energy might amend the dynamics of the market in the future years.\n"

Orano Canada Inc. (“Orano”) Completes First Earn-In Option and Forms Joint Venture with Skyharbour at the Preston Uranium Project

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Friday, March 26, 2021
Areva, Nuclear energy in France, Companies, Economy of France, Mineral exploration, Orano Canada, Orano, Mining

Orano previously held an option to acquire the interest through an option agreement entered into with Skyharbour and Dixie Gold Inc. (Dixie Gold).

Key Points: 
  • Orano previously held an option to acquire the interest through an option agreement entered into with Skyharbour and Dixie Gold Inc. (Dixie Gold).
  • In March 2017, Skyharbour signed an option agreement with Orano (formerly AREVA Resources Inc.) that provided Orano an earn-in option to acquire a majority working interest in the 49,653 hectare Preston Uranium Project (see also news release dated December 15, 2016).
  • Skyharbour has now entered into a joint venture partnership with industry-leader Orano Canada Inc. and has a joint venture partnership with Azincourt Energy.
  • Skyharbours Uranium Project Map in the Athabasca Basin:
    To find out more about Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) visit the Companys website at www.skyharbourltd.com .

Lightbridge Corporation and Framatome Announce Settlement Agreement to Dissolve Enfission Joint Venture

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Monday, March 22, 2021
Areva, Nuclear energy in France, Framatome, Électricité de France, Science and technology in France, Engineering organizations, Economy of France

RESTON, Va. and PARIS, March 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, and Framatome, a leader in nuclear fuel, components and reactor services, today announced that they have reached a Settlement Agreement (the Agreement) that dissolves the Enfission joint venture.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va. and PARIS, March 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, and Framatome, a leader in nuclear fuel, components and reactor services, today announced that they have reached a Settlement Agreement (the Agreement) that dissolves the Enfission joint venture.
  • As per the terms of the Agreement, Lightbridge and Framatome are each free to pursue their ongoing technology development without any constraints.
  • Lightbridge has agreed to pay approximately $4.2 million, consisting of unpaid invoices and certain other costs incurred by Framatome.
  • The Agreement resolves all disputes between the companies and terminates all agreements pertaining to the joint venture.

Forum Plans Uranium Exploration on Its Wollaston Project, Saskatchewan

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Monday, March 22, 2021
Areva, Nuclear energy in France, Orano, Rabbit Lake, Economy of France, Companies, Economies

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 22, 2021) - Forum Energy Metals Corp. (TSXV: FMC) ("Forum") is planning a gravity survey this April on its 11,067 hectare Wollaston Uranium Project.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 22, 2021) - Forum Energy Metals Corp. (TSXV: FMC) ("Forum") is planning a gravity survey this April on its 11,067 hectare Wollaston Uranium Project.
  • The project is located 10km south of the Rabbit Lake uranium mill immediately east of the all-weather road to the Rabbit Lake and McClean Lake uranium processing plants.
  • Ken Wheatley, Vice President, Exploration stated, "Along with our exploration endeavors at Fir Island (uranium, funded by Orano), Janice Lake (copper, operated by Rio Tinto Canada Ltd) and Love Lake (nickel/PGM), the Wollaston Project is an important new addition to Forum's portfolio.
  • Forum staked the current claims less than a year ago based on 40+ years of uranium exploration experience in the selective identification of the highest potential conductive trends that remain untested or under-explored.

Laurentis Energy Partners wins contract in Romanian CANDU refurbishment

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Nuclearelectrica, Nuclear energy in France, Framatome, Electrica, SNN, Companies, Energy, Electrical engineering

BUCHAREST, Romania, Feb. 18, 2021 /CNW/ -Laurentis Energy Partners is pleased to announce a 3.156 million contract award, through its subsidiary Canadian Nuclear Partners, to support refurbishment at Romania's nuclear station in Cernavoda.

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  • BUCHAREST, Romania, Feb. 18, 2021 /CNW/ -Laurentis Energy Partners is pleased to announce a 3.156 million contract award, through its subsidiary Canadian Nuclear Partners, to support refurbishment at Romania's nuclear station in Cernavoda.
  • The contract from Romanian utility Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica (SNN), equivalent to about $4.86 million Canadian, calls on Laurentis to develop a conservation program, to protect the integrity of SNN's Unit 1 reactor while it is drained of water during refurbishment.
  • "The new contract in Romania is yet another success for Laurentis, as we grow our business in international markets as well as Canada," said Brian Fehrenbach, Senior Manager of Business Development at Laurentis Energy Partners.
  • The Laurentis contract with SNN includes a 1.5 million subcontract to Framatome, in Germany, to use their proprietary Film Forming Amine (FFA) technology.

Drill Mobilization Commences at Forum's Fir Island Uranium Project

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Nuclear energy in France, Companies, Economy of France, Mining, Mineral exploration, Orano Canada, Orano, Areva, Athabasca Basin, Cobalt

This program is operated by Forum and funded 100% by Orano Canada Ltd. (formerly AREVA Resources Canada Ltd.).

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  • This program is operated by Forum and funded 100% by Orano Canada Ltd. (formerly AREVA Resources Canada Ltd.).
  • A temporary camp will be established on the island to minimize the commute to the drill site and to minimize contact with the local communities to comply with the current Covid restrictions.
  • In addition, Forum has a portfolio of seven drill ready uranium projects in the Athabasca Basin and a strategic land position in the Idaho Cobalt Belt.
  • For further information: www.forumenergymetals.com
    Figure 1: Target Areas on the Fir Island Project.

Sena Technologies Aggressively Targets Industrial Sectors With Launch of New Marketing Initiative, Sena Industrial Website

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Areva, Framatome, Nuclear energy in France, Science and technology in France, Energy, Industries

No matter what the work environment, Sena Industrial solutions address peer-to-peer and wireless team communications in manufacturing, construction, outdoor maintenance, and other industrial work settings.

Key Points: 
  • No matter what the work environment, Sena Industrial solutions address peer-to-peer and wireless team communications in manufacturing, construction, outdoor maintenance, and other industrial work settings.
  • Sena's solutions are proven and trusted, easy to use and deploy, reliable and efficient, and offer secure and safe operation.
  • Leader in nuclear energy, Framatome outfits its teams with Sena Industrial solutions for better communications when working deep inside nuclear reactors.
  • Established in 1998, Sena Technologies, Inc. is the leading innovator in the motorcycle and outdoor sports communication market.

BWXT Divests U.S. Nuclear Services Portfolio

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Defense, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Energy, Nuclear, Other Defense, BWX Technologies, Nuclear energy in France, Areva, Lynchburg, Virginia, Framatome, Companies, Regions of the United States, Science and technology in France

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today it has completed the process to divest its United States-based commercial nuclear services business to Framatome.

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  • BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today it has completed the process to divest its United States-based commercial nuclear services business to Framatome.
  • In a cashless transaction, BWXT will receive a 118,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and the associated 11 acres of land from Framatome.
  • BWXTs Canadian-based nuclear manufacturing and services business is not part of this transaction and will continue its work in North America and overseas.
  • Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration.

NTT: Conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement with ITER

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Friday, May 15, 2020
Environment, Technology, Other Energy, Telecommunications, Alternative energy, Energy, Networks, Hardware, Data management, Plasma physics, Tokamaks, Nuclear power, ITER, Nuclear energy in France, Nuclear physics, Nuclear technology, Fusion power, Fusion for Energy, Laban Coblentz

The ITER Organization, an international organization with seven members Japan, the European Union, Russia, the United States, South Korea, China, and India is engaged in the ITER Project.

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  • The ITER Organization, an international organization with seven members Japan, the European Union, Russia, the United States, South Korea, China, and India is engaged in the ITER Project.
  • Under the strategic intent of this Cooperation Agreement, NTT will collaborate in the following areas.
  • This is the first time that the ITER Organization has signed a Long Term Non-Commercial Cooperation Agreement with a private Japanese company.
  • Under this agreement, we will work closely with the ITER Organization to demonstrate the feasibility of fusion power at an industrial scale for the first time in human history.