NEW NUCLEAR: Russian plant for Turkey's Akkuyu |
Turkey's first nuclear power plant will be built, owned and operated by Russia after the two countries signed an agreement during a visit by Russian president Dmitry Medvedev to Ankara. |
NUCLEAR POLICIES: New energy policies for America |
A radical energy bill is on the table in the USA including stronger support for new nuclear generation and moves for a reprocessing research centre. |
WASTE & RECYCLING: Japanese firms stick with Sellafield MOX Plant |
Confidence gained through performance improvements and talks with Japanese utilities means the Sellafield MOX Plant will continue to operate 'in the longer term.' |
NEW NUCLEAR: Jordan shortlists reactor designs |
The Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) has drawn up a shortlist of three preferred bidders to supply reactors for the country's first nuclear power plant. |