October 2022

Nuclear Reactors 1079 - Work Underway In Wales To Build New Nuclear Reactors

     The U.K.’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cwmni Egino. The NDA has the task of cleaning up the U.K.’s earliest nuclear sites. Cwmni Egino is a development company established by the Welsh Government to drive development of the Trawsfynydd in North Wales. It is charged with promoting economic and social regeneration.

Nuclear Reactors 1078 - Russia Still Exporting Nuclear Reactors In Spite Of Sanctions - Part 3 of 3 Parts

Part 3 of 3 Parts (Please read Parts 1 and 2 first)
      The terms of the agreement between Bangladesh and Russia include the promise that Rosatom will supply equipment, expendable materials, and training to maintenance crews throughout operation of the plant.

Nuclear Reactors 1077 - Russia Still Exporting Nuclear Reactors In Spite Of Sanctions - Part 2 of 3 Parts

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Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission

Part 2 of 3 Parts (Please read Part 1 first)
     It is no surprise that any country considering starting a nuclear program and sourcing foreign technology will sooner or later seek out Rosatom for a bid.

Nuclear Reactors 1076 - Russia Still Exporting Nuclear Reactors In Spite Of Sanctions - Part 1 of 3 Parts

Part 1 of 3 Parts
     Since 2014, the U.S. and the E.U. have promoted an international sanctions campaign against Russia’s energy sector. These efforts to decouple international dependencies on Russian energy were accelerated following Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine.

Radioactive Waste 879 - Integrated Waste Treatment Unit At The Idaho National Laboratory Is Nearing Operation

     A U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) official said Wednesday that a nuclear waste treatment plant in eastern Idaho will probably start operating in early December. The treatment plant was designed to treat nine hundred thousand gallons of sodium-bearing, radioactive waste. It has had numerous problems and setbacks.

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