The British Public see a major role for nuclear power stations as part of a balanced energy mix, according to a key opinion poll on nuclear.

The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) today released its 2011 public opinion findings which show that over three quarters of the public believe nuclear power is a necessary part of a diverse mix of energy sources to ensure secure supplies. Read it all..

The Government has yesterday issued three publications relating to the framework for ensuring that operators of new nuclear power stations make secure financial provision for their decommissioning and waste management liabilities.  They are: Read it all..

THE UK NUCLEAR INDUSTRY has given a clear signal on the need for new nuclear power in the UK in the wake of Germany’s decision to phase-out its nuclear power stations by 2022. Read it all..

THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (NIA) announced that Lord Hutton will take over as Chairman of the organisation.

The former Secretary of State for Energy will take over in mid-June following the end of Lord O’Neill’s three-year tenure at the head of the UK’s nuclear trade association. Read it all..

From Debate to Deployment 

Platts 2011 European Nuclear Power conference

Platts 6^th Annual European Nuclear Power:

23-24 June 2011 – Marriott Prague – Prague, Czech Republic

Platts 2011 European Nuclear Power conference will once again assemble the organizations that are leading and those that are supporting nuclear renaissance in Europe. The ‘growth areas’ of Italy, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Poland and the UK will be explored in depth whilst the regions’ leading utilities EDF, E.ON, GDF Suez and RWE share their nuclear plans and the challenges they face. This conference will continue to provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of European nuclear power and its development market; highlighting new opportunities and providing practical solutions to the challenges of deployment from infrastructure to finance.

THE UK NUCLEAR INDUSTRY has been given a major boost by the public with the highest level of support for new nuclear power since national polling began some 12 years ago. Read it all..

Press Release

Costain has been awarded by Magnox South Ltd a framework contract for the delivery of Fuel Element Debris (”FED”) Dissolution at Bradwell nuclear power station. Read it all..

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, will lead the development of the UK’s Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC), announced as part of the Low Carbon Industrial Strategy launched by Lord Mandelson. Read it all..