Page 3 - Nuclear Power
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Higher radiation levels reported at Chernobyl
The still-radioactive site of the 1986 nuclear disaster lies some 100 kilometres from Kyiv
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India's nuclear power capacity to be hiked to 22,480 MW by 2031: Govt
Minister of State in the Department of Space and Department of Atomic Energy Jitendra Singh said the present installed nuclear power capacity in the country is 6,780 MW
 "India's nuclear power capacity to be hiked to 22,480 MW by 2031: Govt")
Installed nuclear power capacity grew by over 40% in last 7 years: Govt
The country is pursuing an indigenous three-stage nuclear power programme to provide long term energy security in a sustainable manner: Jitendra Singh
 "Installed nuclear power capacity grew by over 40% in last 7 years: Govt")
UAE reviews Barakah nuclear plant progress, approves 2022 operational plan
The Board of Management of the UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) convened and approved the operational plan of FANR for the year 2022.
BHEL bags Rs 1,405 crore order from NPCIL for 12 nuclear steam generators
State-owned BHEL has bagged an order worth Rs 1,405 crore from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd for supply of 12 nuclear steam generators.
 "BHEL bags Rs 1,405 crore order from NPCIL for 12 nuclear steam generators")
US government assessing reported leak at Chinese nuclear power plant
EDF said a build-up of inert gases at the nuclear power station in Taishan seemed to be due to issue with some fuel rods.
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UK to build more nuclear weapons to counter challenges posed by China
Calling out the challenges posed by China, the United Kingdom will build more nuclear weapons and expand its presence in the fields of space and cyberspace, announced Prime Minister Boris Johnson
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L&T arm to build 2 units of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project
The construction arm of L&T has secured an order in the range of Rs 1,000-2,500 crore to construct the Main Plant Civil Works of the Kudankulam 5 and 6 units.
 "L&T arm to build 2 units of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project")
Kim Jong Un vows to bolster N Korea's nuclear power as party meeting ends
Kim Jong Un vowed all-out efforts to bolster his country's nuclear deterrent during a major ruling party meeting where he earlier laid out plans to work toward salvaging the broken economy
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Last week, Donald Trump asked advisors about options for attacking Iran
The president was dissuaded from moving ahead with a strike by advisers who warned that it could escalate into a broader conflict in his last weeks in office
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Putin demands higher survivability of Russian nuke control systems
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered boosting the survivability of the country's nuclear forces control systems
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Climate change poses high credit risks for nuclear power plants: Moody's
Close proximity to large water bodies increase the risk of damage to plant equipment that helps ensure safe operation, the agency said in a note
 "Climate change poses high credit risks for nuclear power plants: Moody's")
Whither nuclear energy?
The anti-nuclear lobby, which was so effectively sidelined 10 years ago, may be having the last laugh
NPCIL to build four more atomic power units in 2020, says AEC chief
The KAPS-Unit 3 is the first atomic power unit that would start commercial operations
A day after denial, NPCIL confirms malware attack at Kudankulam nuke plant
Matter was investigated Department of Atomic Energy which revealed that the infected computer belonged to a user who was connected in the internet network used for administrative purposes
 "A day after denial, NPCIL confirms malware attack at Kudankulam nuke plant")
Central, state-owned power firms stumble to add new capacities
Only 55% of the target achieved till July; no new capacities set up in hydro or nuclear power
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Why India needs to ramp up nuclear power: All you need to know
Is expansion of the nuclear sector - with high capital expenditure and a high tariff (initially) - justified in the Indian context at a time of stress in the power sector?
Nuclear power important option to meet challenges of energy demand: India
Bayyapu stressed on the need of the IAEA to continue its programmes of support to member states who are embarking on or expanding their nuclear energy programmes
 "Nuclear power important option to meet challenges of energy demand: India")
Rising in Asia, a nuclear storm
With its energy resources, trading partners and diasporas all at threat from the nuclear storm rising across Asia, New Delhi ought to be making the case for restraint as loudly as it can
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US nuclear reactors at risk of early retirement despite lower emissions
Nuclear providers believe they should be paid more for electricity because the power is cleaner than natural gas & coal
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