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Argentine nuclear plans slated by UruguayMontevideo, Uruguay (UPI) Jun 24, 2010 In the latest twist to the growing nuclear debate in Latin America, Uruguay accused Argentina of neglecting due process of consultation before going ahead with plans to build a new nuclear power station. The first hints of a developing row over Argentina's nuclear plans came nearly a month after Brazil unveiled plans to expand its uranium processing operations, possibly with sights set on export potential, and Venezuela's pledge to explore nuclear energy. Uruguay's open criticism of Arge ... read more |
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Sofia (AFP) June 11, 2010Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov spoke out Friday against a Russian oil pipeline and a Russian-backed nuclear power plant agreed by the previous government. Borisov, who has repeatedly expressed reservations about the projects, stopped short of saying the Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline and the Belene nuclear power plant would be scrapped. "I don't see it necessary to even disc ... more  
Singapore (AFP) June 9, 2010Despite safety fears, Southeast Asia's energy-hungry economies are exploring the nuclear option to keep up with escalating power demand in a region of more than half a billion people. Vietnam plans to make its first nuclear plant operational in 10 years, while Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand are all exploring the feasibility of tapping atomic energy. "Everybody wants aircon, ... more  
Bonn, Germany (SPX) Jun 09, 2010When we pay our electricity bill, we are paying for more than just the operation of wind turbines or nuclear power stations. What with rental for the electricity meter, costs for using the power grids, value-added tax and a tax on electricity, coupled with a surcharge for the preferred sourcing of green power, the final price we pay is effectively double the generation cost. Having said th ... more |
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Areva postpones start of Finnish nuclear reactorParis (AFP) June 7, 2010 French nuclear giant Areva on Monday announced a fresh six-month delay to its third generation EPR nuclear reactor in Finland, with the plant now not operational before the end of 2012. The Olkiluoto reactor was initially to enter service in mid-2009. Areva in its last note to its Finnish client TVO put the start-up in mid-2012. Since then, TVO has been asking for a new timetable in light of numerous delays to the project, notably caused by problems with pipe work. "Given the progress th ... read more |
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