Jeremy Gordon

Japan completely without nuclear power for the first time since 1970

Posted on May 4, 2012

Japan will find itself without nuclear power for the first time since 1970 as the last of its currently operating nuclear reactors prepares to go offline.

Optimism from industry on Fukushima anniversary

Posted on March 9, 2012

Industry leaders remain bullish on nuclear power's prospects in coming decades, in part because of the high priority that has been placed on identifying and addressing potential weaknesses such as were revealed last year at Fukushima Daiichi.

End in sight for Extract buyout

Posted on March 1, 2012

The directors of Extract Resources, would-be developer of the Husab uranium deposit in Namibia, have urged shareholders to accept a buyout offer from China Guangdong Nuclear Power Company subsidiary Taurus Mineral.

Imminent construction of Baltic nuclear power plant

Posted on February 8, 2012

Engineers are preparing to pour the concrete foundation of the Baltic Nuclear power plant in Kaliningrad. Once underway, it will be the ninth power reactor under construction in Europe.

Eye-watering cost of renewable revolution

Posted on January 23, 2012

Germany's energy policy could cost some €1.4 trillion ($1.8 trillion) by 2030 even before the cost of the nuclear shutdown is taken into account.

Patchy global support for nuclear new-build

Posted on November 22, 2011

World Nuclear News reports a massive worldwide poll with more than than 23,000 respondents has shown widely varying levels of support for the use of nuclear energy. A large majority in countries that use nuclear want to keep doing so, but only a few nations showed strong support for new build.

The poll included some 23 countries and gave respondents three options for what should be done regarding the use of nuclear power plants: shut them down as soon as possible; build new ones; or keep using current plants but not build more.

ABWR fit for aircraft impact

Posted on November 2, 2011

American safety regulators have certified an amended version of the Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR), opening the door for its construction at the South Texas Project and other US sites.

Concerns of fission at unit 2

Posted on November 2, 2011

The possible detection of xenon at Fukushima Daiichi 2 has led to questions over ongoing fission, but detection is uncertain and a translation error may have exacerbated anxiety.

Forgemasters' nuclear loan

Posted on November 1, 2011

UK manufacturer Sheffield Forgemasters has been offered a government loan of up to £36 million ($57 million) "to continue its drive into civil nuclear and steelworks plant production." The money will be fully repaid in time, but should help the compa…

Atomic Ivan in love with the atom

Posted on September 9, 2011

In a unique public communication project, Russia's state atomic energy company Rosatom has lent its support to a feature film set at a nuclear power plant. Atomic Ivan follows a demanding and ambitous young scientist with an obsession for experiencing all human feelings.