| 18 August 2010 |
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| NEW NUCLEAR: Contracts for next Chinese AP1000s |
| A framework has been established for two AP1000 units at Xianning as well as a factory for their pre-assembled modules. Shaw will continue its role in support, but Westinghouse has no major involvement. |
| CORPORATE: Gentilly 2 refurbishment postponed |
| Hydro-Quebec has decided to postpone the start of refurbishment work at the Gentilly 2 reactor by about one year. The company decided in August 2008 to refurbish the Candu unit as an alternative to closing it in about 2011. |
| REGULATION & SAFETY: Repaired isotope reactor back in operation |
| Canada's National Research Universal (NRU) reactor at Chalk River, which has been offline for repairs for the past 15 months following the discovery of a heavy water leak, has finally resumed the production of vital medical isotopes. |
| INDUSTRY TALK: Indian workforce deal for GE-Hitachi |
| A preliminary agreement has been made by GE-Hitachi to "explore potential project design and workforce development opportunities" with Tata Consulting Engineers. |
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| First Annual WNA-WNN Design Showcase |
| To stimulate creativity in improving the appearance of nuclear power plants, the World Nuclear Association and World Nuclear News are collaborating to gather and showcase innovative architectural proposals designed to convey the technological and professional excellence that inheres in nuclear power and the profound opportunity this technology offers for a global clean-energy future. |
