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Fukushima crisis may slow British nuclear progress
- 2011-03-20 21:17:45
- Junior Isles
The crisis at the Fukushima plant in Japan could delay plans for a new generation of British nuclear power stations, dealing a blow to the atomic sector's hopes for a £30-billion boost.
UK to review nuclear plants’ emergency systems
- 2011-03-15 19:00:14
- Junior Isles
Britain's nuclear power plants are to be checked to ensure they can withstand sudden flooding and torrential storms, the UK Energy Secretary, Chris Huhne, has said.
Russian Parliament predicts Japan’s unique event will not negatively impact nuclear development
- 2011-03-15 18:58:37
- Junior Isles
The State Duma lower house of the Russian parliament believes that the damage at the Japanese nuclear power plants caused by the devastating earthquake on March 11, will not have a negative influence on the development of world nuclear power generation, it has been reported.
Iberdrola reports a positive Q4
- 2011-02-24 19:01:49
- Junior Isles
Spain's Iberdrola SA has reported that its fourth-quarter net profit rose 0.8 per cent on higher power generation in Spain and bigger profits from the power utility's international operations.
Jordan and Turkey sign nuclear cooperation agreement
- 2011-02-19 13:41:34
- Junior Isles
Amman and Ankara are set to usher in a new era of energy cooperation between Turkey and Jordan, with the signing of a nuclear cooperation agreement.
Dong open's first UK power plant
- 2011-02-10 10:33:57
- Junior Isles
Dong Energy A/S, Denmark’s biggest utility, has inaugurated its first power station in the UK, the gas fired Severn Power station at Uskmouth in south Wales.
Ofgem announces Scotland grid upgrade
- 2011-01-26 17:53:54
- Junior Isles
UK energy regulator Ofgem has announced a £95 million upgrade of Scotland’s high voltage grid.
Emerson acquires Turbine Control Service Associates
- 2011-01-25 15:14:58
- Junior Isles
Emerson has acquired Pittsburgh-based Turbine Control Service Associates Inc., an independent provider of generator excitation control systems for power plants. The acquisition “expands the breadth and depth of Emerson Process Management’s product portfolio for the global power generation market,” the company said.
Solar an economically viable alternative to oil in Gulf States
- 2011-01-21 13:06:42
- Junior Isles
Solar photovoltaic (PV) would be more economically viable than oil-fired electricity generation in oil-rich Gulf states, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).
Pakistan ready to export its nuclear and hydro expertise
- 2011-01-18 16:35:00
- Junior Isles
Pakistan is ready to share its expertise and experiences in hydro and nuclear power generation under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, President Asif Ali Zardari has said.
