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Japan  : 05 July 2010 more...
Japanese utility Kansai Electric Power Co (Kepco) has received regulatory approval to operate unit 1 of its Mihama nuclear power plant beyond its originally planned 40-year lifespan. The company also said that it will begin considering replacing the reactor with a new one.
Japan  : 05 July 2010 more...
A consignment of mixed oxide (MOX) fuel that set sail from Europe in April has been delivered to its Japanese destinations.
Japan  : 02 July 2010 more...
A new manufacturing line is to be installed at the Sellafield MOX Plant that will carry out work for Japanese utilities and might secure the plant's future.
Korea  : 01 July 2010 more...
Doosan Heavy Industries has been awarded a $3.9 billion contract by Korea Electric Power Company (Kepco) to supply equipment for four nuclear power reactors planned in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
China  : 29 June 2010 more...
Siemens announced that it has increased its share in Shanghai Electric Power Generation Equipment Co Ltd (SEPG) - its joint venture with China's Shanghai Electric Group - from 33.7% to 40% after receiving approval from authorities.
China  : 28 June 2010 more...
A nuclear power plant could be constructed in China's southwestern inland Sichuan province following the signing of an agreement between China National Nuclear Corp (CNNC) and the provincial government.
China  : 25 June 2010 more...
Cameco has announced two moves to establish itself as a major uranium supplier to a booming Chinese nuclear fuel market featuring long-term contracts for the first time.
Japan  : 25 June 2010 more...
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.
China  : 24 June 2010 more...
Four AP1000 reactors are officially under construction in China after the pouring of first concrete for Haiyang 2.
Vietnam  : 24 June 2010 more...
Vietnam has announced a masterplan for the introduction of nuclear energy into the country. Some 14 nuclear power reactors are to be constructed at eight locations in five central provinces by 2030.