EXPLORATION & NUCLEAR FUEL: Chinese deal for uranium |
Cameco has announced two moves to establish itself as a major uranium supplier to a booming Chinese nuclear fuel market now featuring long-term contracts. |
CORPORATE: Alstom expands turbine production |
France's Alstom has opened a new $300 million turbine manufacturing facility in Tennessee to supply turbines for use in North American power plants. The company is also reported to be close to a joint venture agreement with Indian partners. |
INDUSTRY TALK: Carbon savings from nuclear restarts |
The return to service of Kashiwazaki Kariwa units 6 and 7 helped Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) to cut its carbon emissions by 11% in 2009. |