Japan Could Be Nearing Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:10:47 +0000

The world’s largest nuclear power plant, among the facilities taken offline after the 2011 Fukushima disaster in Japan, could be nearing a restart. Japanese media reported that on March 14, […]

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UK Leaders Say New Gas-Fired Plants Needed for Energy Security

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:01:22 +0000

Officials in the UK said the country will need to build new natural gas-fired power plants beyond 2030 in order to ensure a reliable supply of energy and avoid blackouts. […]

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Nuclear Power on the Moon? Russia, China Working on a Plan

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 20:40:13 +0000

The head of Russia’s space agency said his country and China have been working on a program to build a nuclear power plant on the moon, with an eye toward […]

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A Closer Look at Two Operational Small Modular Reactor Designs

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:11:31 +0000

There are literally dozens of small modular reactor (SMR) and microreactor designs being developed by different companies around the world, and some of the work has been going on for decades. Yet, only two

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Coal Continues as Key Part of Japan’s Energy Mix

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:11:30 +0000

Japan’s energy mix is in flux as the country slowly brings idled nuclear reactors online. The 2011 Fukushima disaster upended the nation’s power generation, resulting in more reliance on coal and natural

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The Possibilities of Recycling Nuclear Fissile Waste 

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:14:49 +0000

Nuclear energy has long been a topic of debate due to concerns about its environmental impact and the disposal of nuclear waste. However, a paradigm shift is underway that could […]

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Improving Nuclear Plant Construction Processes: How to Build Projects More Efficiently

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:16:31 +0000

If you have paid any attention to nuclear power plant construction projects over the years, you know that there is a long history of cost overruns and schedule delays on […]

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How Automation Technology Is Essential to the Future of Efficient Energy Production, Use, and Storage

Credit to Author: Steve Mustard, PE| Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:34:28 +0000

Many countries are promoting renewable energy sources, encouraging sustainable transportation, and adopting innovative technologies to achieve their energy efficiency goals, mitigate climate change, and contribute to a more sustainable future. […]

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Mitsubishi Turbine Will Power New Gas-Fired Plant in Uzbekistan

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:14:40 +0000

A third gas-fired unit planned at a power plant in Uzbekistan will use equipment from Mitsubishi Power, the company announced on Feb. 13. Mitsubishi said the 600-MW Navoi 3 facility […]

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Global Domination—China Accounts for Nearly All New Coal-Fired Power Plant Construction

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:34:28 +0000

Data from Global Energy Monitor (GEM), a group that tracks power generation projects worldwide, shows that China was responsible for construction of 96% of all new coal-fired facilities globally last […]

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