Nuclear power
Rosatom to Modernise Generator Equipment of Bulgaria's Kozloduy NPP
Russia's Rosatom will modernise the generator equipment of unit 5 of Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant (NPP).
This was agreed in a EUR 24.7 contract signed by Kozloduy NPP and Rosatom on Saturday 30, the Russian corporation informed on Friday.
The delivery timeframe of the core equipment for Unit 5 is 500 days, with all upgrades expected to be completed by May 2018.
Turkey Plans to Build Nuclear Power Plant Close to Border with Bulgaria
Turkey plans to build a nuclear power plant in a district that is 10 km from the country's border with Bulgaria and about 100 km from Istanbul's western suburbs, it emerged on Wednesday.
Chinese, US, Japanese companies show interest in Turkey's 3rd nuclear power plant: Minister
Turkish Energy Minister Ali R?za Alaboyun said plans have been made for Turkey?s third nuclear plant and Chinese, Japanese firms and U.S. companies have shown interest in an exclusive interview with the Anadolu Agency Editors? Desk on Oct. 14.
Turkish Energy Minister says no problem with Akkuyu nuclear power project
Turkey's Energy Minister has refuted recent reports about uncertainties in Turkey's planned first nuclear power plant project in the southern district of Akkuyu amid rising rows between Turkey and Russia over Syria, saying that there is no problem with the project.
$3 bln spent on Akkuyu power plant so far: CEO
A total of $3 billion has been spent on the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant and work will continue although the required licenses have not been issued yet, said the company chief, adding that some delays are normal in nuclear power plant projects.
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Nuclear energy should be in Turkey's public policy: IEA
Turkey needs a permanent and coherent public policy for nuclear energy, according to the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Britain pledges 2 billion for nuclear plant
Britain pledged 2 billion ($3.1 billion) on Sept.21 for a nuclear plant set to be built in England by a consortium, including Chinese firms, which would be the country's first such new power station in decades.
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Unit 6 of Bulgaria's Kozloduy NPP Shuts Down for Planned Annual Overhaul
Unit 6 of Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) was shut down for a planned annual overhaul on Saturday.
During the planned overhaul, the necessary repair works and maintenance of the equipment and the systems of the unit will be carried out.
The reactor will be also recharged with fresh nuclear fuel, the website of the nuclear power plant informs.
Japan Restarts First Nuclear Reactor Since Fukushima Disaster
Japan restarted on Tuesday its first nuclear reactor since the Fukushima disaster, which took place in 2011.
All nuclear power plants in Japan were gradually turned off after a series of meltdowns at Fukushima caused by the powerful earthquake and resulting tsunami in 2011.
Japan set to return to nuclear power after 2-year hiatus
Japan is set to restart a mothballed nuclear reactor for the first time in two years on August 11, the operator said, as anti-atomic sentiment still runs high following the 2011 Fukushima crisis.