Two nuclear reactors being built in the southern Chinese city of Taishan will come onstream months later than planned, said China General Nuclear Power (CGN), which runs the project together with France’s EDF. “Taishan Nuclear recently organised a comprehensive evaluation on subsequent engineering construction plan and relevant risks, and after due consideration, it is decided … Read more
The United States used depleted uranium anti-tank rounds on two occasions in 2015 during devastating air strikes against convoys of Islamic State tanker trucks, the Pentagon said Thursday. The military prizes depleted uranium munitions for their armor-piercing capabilities as well as for protective armor for tanks and vehicles. But they have been criticized for posing … Read more
A “scorpion” robot sent into a Japanese nuclear reactor to learn about the damage suffered in a tsunami-induced meltdown had its mission aborted after the probe ran into trouble, Tokyo Electric Power company said Thursday. TEPCO, the operator of the Fukushima nuclear plant, sent the remote-controlled device into the No. 2 reactor where radiation levels … Read more
The French nuclear group Areva said Tuesday a truck carrying a chemical used in the uranium fuel process had tipped over in Benin, but there was “no risk” of contamination. The accident occurred in the West African country on Sunday near Dassa, about 200 kilometres (125 miles) north of the capital Cotonou. The truck was … Read more
The UN Security Council will hold an urgent meeting on Monday on North Korea’s missile launch, the first test since US President Donald Trump took office. The United States, Japan and South Korea requested the consultations after North Korea confirmed it had ‘successfully’ tested a ballistic missile on Sunday. The council meeting is expected to … Read more
The UN Security Council will hold an urgent meeting on Monday on North Korea’s missile launch, the first test since US President Donald Trump took office. The United States, Japan and South Korea requested the consultations after North Korea confirmed it had “successfully” tested a ballistic missile on Sunday. The council meeting is expected to … Read more
Just like with most things in Nigeria, today, energy requirements far exceeds the current production levels – and will do so for many years to come. Existing power generating plants are old, underutilized, with most falling into disrepair and unable to cope with the present demands. Looking to fill the gaps in energy production the … Read more
Ghanaian nuclear scientists joined other nuclear experts across Africa in a two-week capacity training in St Petersburg to discuss nuclear power on the continent and gain an overview of the global nuclear sector. The goal is to support Ghana and other African countries on the use of nuclear technology for the generation of electricity and … Read more
Rosatom, Russia’s state atomic energy corporation, through its key engineering division ASE Group of Companies has signed a three-year agreement with Dassault Systèmes, the world leader in 3D design software. The agreement is expected to allow Multi-D systems to be deployed across the African continent, especially in emerging countries like Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria who … Read more
Work has begun at Chernobyl in Ukraine to move a giant shield over the site of the world’s worst nuclear accident. The concrete and steel arch will eventually cover the remains of the reactor which lost its roof in a catastrophic explosion in 1986. The blast sent a plume of radioactive material into the air, … Read more
The US military has said it detected a failed test launch of an intermediate ballistic missile by North Korea. The test took place near the north-western city of Kusong at 03:33 GMT on Saturday, the Pentagon added. There has been no reaction from North Korea. The country has made a number of missile-related tests this … Read more
The government has given the go ahead for plans to build the first new nuclear plant in Britain for 20 years. The French and Chinese governments have been told that the £18bn Hinkley Point project will go ahead, but with conditions. The decision was postponed by the government in July.. France’s EDF had agreed to … Read more
Member of Parliament for North Dayi in the Volta Region, George Loh says there is something wrong with Reverend Professor Henry Martey and that there is the need to examine him properly. The Vice Chairman of the Committee on Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs’ comments come in the wake of the outgoing Moderator’s declaration that … Read more