6-12 March 2012
NEW NUCLEAR:
Baltic PMs pledge nuclear support
9 March 2012
The prime ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have reaffirmed their commitment to build a new nuclear power plant serving the Baltic states and have promised to work together to make sure progress is maintained.
More groundwork at Braka
8 March 2012
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation has received the go-ahead for additional civil works at the site of the first nuclear power plant to be built in the United Arab Emirates.
Jordan receives reactor offer
7 March 2012
Russia has offered Jordan a deal under which it will construct four nuclear power reactors. The proposal - similar to that offered to Turkey - is separate to the tender to supply the country's first power reactor, the winner of which is set to be selected by the end of this month.
WASTE & RECYCLING:
No room at the repository
9 March 2012
A repository for used fuel from TVO and Fortum's reactors could not safely be expanded to accommodate used fuel from Fennovoima's planned plant, the companies have said, despite government pressure to make a deal.
NUCLEAR POLICIES:
Optimism from industry on Fukushima anniversary
9 March 2012
Industry leaders remain bullish on nuclear power's prospects in coming decades, in part because of the high priority that has been placed on identifying and addressing potential weaknesses such as were revealed last year at Fukushima Daiichi.
Scotland sets tough energy targets
6 March 2012
The Scottish government will not oppose life extensions at the country's two operating nuclear power plants provided safety and security are assured, according to a newly released policy statement.
REGULATION & SAFETY:
Court ruling threatens extended Mühleberg operation
8 March 2012
A Swiss court has ruled that the Mühleberg nuclear power plant can only operate until mid-2013 in an extraordinary move that overturns a 2009 decision by the environment ministry. However, the ruling is not yet legally binding and the plant owner is still to react.
One year on: Steady progress at Fukushima
7 March 2012
A year after suffering the tsunami inundation that led to an unprecedented triple meltdown, stabilisation and restoration work continues across the entire Fukushima Daiichi power plant site.
CORPORATE:
Constellation-Exelon merger complete
12 March 2012
A new major player has joined the US energy market after the merger of Exelon and Constellation received final regulatory approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
EDF enters FTSE4Good index
12 March 2012
EDF Group is set to become the fifth nuclear power plant operator to join the FTSE4Good index, having fulfilled the business index's criteria for the nuclear industry.
Fermi 2 simulator upgrade contract
8 March 2012
DTE Energy has signed a contract with L-3 MAPPS for an upgrade of the simulator at unit 2 of its Fermi nuclear power plant in Michigan. In addition, a new simulator for emergency diesel generator operations will be installed at the plant.
Utility hit by upheaval in nuclear policy
6 March 2012
Germany's abrupt change in nuclear policy has put a dent of €1.3 billion ($1.7 billion) in RWE's results for FY2011. It also boosted power prices and raised carbon dioxide emissions, the company said in its annual report to shareholders.
