NRC to hear arguments against Diablo Canyon ISFSI license renewal The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced that an agency licensing board will hold oral arguments in a challenge to Pacific Gas and Electric’s application to renew its license for the Diablo Canyon independent spent fuel storage installation in California.
NRC to hear arguments against Diablo Canyon ISFSI license renewal Read More
Company seeks first-time restart of shuttered nuclear plant TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A company that tears down closed nuclear power plants wants to do in Michigan what has never been done in the U.S.: restore a dead one to life. Holtec Decommissioning International bought the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station last June for the stated purpose
Company seeks first-time restart of shuttered nuclear plant Read More
NRC board to hear enviros’ case for forcing Diablo Canyon shut down – ExchangeMonitor A Nuclear Regulatory Commission board in May plans to decide whether a citizen’s group can contest a utility’s plan to keep California’s last nuclear power plant running longer than planned, the commission said Monday.
NRC board to hear enviros’ case for forcing Diablo Canyon shut down Read More
Holtec seeking state funds to reopen Palisades Holtec International is now seeking additional support to help reopen the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County. It’s asked the state to commit around $300 million to the effort as it also seeks more than $1 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Holtec seeking state funds to reopen Palisades Read More
Nuclear life extension plans tested by obsolete components April 5 – Nuclear operators must be able to swap out old parts for new to keep a reactor running, but when like-for-like is unavailable, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are faced with the challenge of finding an alternative while avoiding making any major changes.
Nuclear life extension plans tested by obsolete components Read More
Inflation leads Oyster Creek nuclear plant to delay decommissioning LACEY – Inflation, high labor prices and economic turmoil spurred Holtec International to add four years to the company’s timeline for decommissioning the defunct Oyster Creek nuclear plant off Route 9. Holtec, based in Camden, completed the purchase of the Lacey nuclear facility in 2019 and
Inflation leads Oyster Creek nuclear plant to delay decommissioning Read More
PG&E faces time crunch on Diablo Canyon license renewal as California weighs nuclear plant’s future Listen to the article None min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Pacific Gas & Electric’s plan to apply for a 20-year license renewal for the 2.2-GW Diablo Canyon nuclear plant at the end
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Announces Review of Power Plant Design for Small Modular Reactors – Environmental and Energy Brief The Biden administration has voiced strong support for commercial nuclear energy as an essential element of the President’s goal of achieving “clean” electricity by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050. Last week, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC
TVA’s next-gen small nuclear reactor will open at Clinch River site in Oak Ridge The Tennessee Valley Authority will not be building its next generation of nuclear plants alone. TVA announced today it is entering into an agreement with GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Ontario Power Generation in Canada and Synthos Green Energy in Poland to
TVA’s next-gen small nuclear reactor will open at Clinch River site in Oak Ridge Read More
Holtec meets with NRC to talk possible Palisades restart Holtec International, the owner of the Palisades nuclear power plant, has been meeting with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as it prepares to submit an application to restart the facility. Holtec’s Patrick O’Brien tells us while the company seeks a more than $1 billion loan from the
Holtec still trying to reopen shuttered Palisades nuclear plant in west Michigan Read More
