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Sep 26, 2024 | 
ans.org | Ken Petersen |Steven Arndt
Eleven countries have been newly elected to serve on the International Atomic Energy Agency’s 35-member Board of Governors for the 2024–2025 term. The election took place on September 19 at the plenary session of the 68th IAEA General Conference. December 11, 2023, 9:30AMNuclear NewsThis September, I was fortunate to be in Vienna as a delegate to the 67th International Atomic Energy Agency’s General Conference.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
ans.org | Steven Arndt |Susan Gallier
The Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management will begin using drones for the first time to internally inspect radioactive liquid waste tanks at the department’s Savannah River Site in South Carolina. Inspections were previously done using magnetic wall-crawling robots.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
ans.org | Steven Arndt |Craig Piercy
“What can the atom do for you, other than produce electricity from nuclear reactors?” That was the question asked and answered during an ANS Annual Conference special plenary session on June 18, introduced by ANS President Ken Petersen and organized by the ANS Young Members Group. An expert panel discussed radioisotopes and their supply chains in the context of cancer treatment, product sterilization, power for remote applications, and used nuclear fuel recycling.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
ans.org | Steven Arndt
Just one week after the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy hosted a summit on domestic nuclear deployment, they filled a room again on June 6 for a livestreamed event cohosted with the Department of Energy to announce a new DOE fusion energy strategy and new public-private partnership programs, and to hear directly from stakeholders—including scientists, private fusion companies, investors, and end users—during panel discussions on fusion science and technology progress and...
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May 30, 2024 | 
ans.org | Steven Arndt
Nuclear energy advocates attended a White House summit today on domestic nuclear deployment and will help advise a new federal initiative to support building new grid-scale nuclear reactors. The event showcased recent policy developments and new industry investments that have changed the playing field—for the better—for nuclear during the past few years.
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May 16, 2024 | 
ans.org | Steven Arndt
May 16, 2024, 12:01PMANS NewsThe American Nuclear Society is hosting an online panel discussion exploring the future of nuclear energy in Africa. The event, “Unlocking Africa’s Potential with Nuclear Energy,” will be held on Friday, May 17, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (EDT). Register now. The event is complimentary and open to all. Registration will also give you access to a video recording of the panel discussion.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
ans.org | Craig Piercy |Steven Arndt |Steven P. Nesbit |Will Searight
For American Nuclear Society members and Nuclear News subscribers, the 2024 Buyers Guide is now available in the ANS Digital Nuclear Library. The print version will be mailed along with the May “Capacity Factors/Nuclear Security” issue of Nuclear News magazine. The corresponding ANS online Buyers Guide database is available year-round to all readers—updated with the latest products, services, and suppliers contact information for more than 600 nuclear-related companies.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
ans.org | Steven Arndt
The state-run KHNP obtained the operating license for Unit 2 and began loading fuel last September. The 1350-MWe pressurized water reactor reached first criticality on December 6 and was connected to the grid on December 21. Last week, the Nuclear Safety Commission approved the final inspection. “We will prioritize safety in operating Shin-Hanul Unit 2 to contribute to stable energy supply and achieve carbon neutrality,” said Jooho Whang, president and chief executive of KHNP.
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
ans.org | Steven Arndt
A new study by the Government Accountability Office researched potential impacts of climate change–related hazards on the U.S. nuclear fleet and found clear risks. In the report, which was released to the public last week, the GAO recommends that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission address these possible threats during the licensing process.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
ans.org | Craig Piercy |Steven Arndt
General Atomics announced last week that it will work with the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation to help find opportunities to support the United Arab Emirates. Representatives from both companies signed a memorandum of understanding at the CERAWeek conference in Houston, Texas. The ENEC will work closest with General Atomics’ GA-EMS team, which develops new technologies and aims to deliver breakthrough solutions supporting environments from undersea to space.
