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Two University chairs to be funded by nuclear company

Fluor, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions donate $1.5 million to USC |  The Greenville News Gift will fund two USC chairs, By Jenny Munro    February 28. 2011 Fluor Corp. and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, the company’s arm that operates the nuclear facility, announced a $1.5 million gift Monday to the University of South Carolina for the Center of Economic Excellence for the Hydrogen Economy…….Fluor, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions donate $1.5 million to USC | greenvilleonline.com | The Greenville News

March 1, 2011 Posted by | marketing, USA | Leave a comment

Push for a $2 billion loan for Ohio uranium enrichment plant

Members of Ohio Congress urge Obama administration to guarantee $2 billion loan for Piketon uranium-enrichment plant, WKSU News: , February 28, 2011, Amanda Rabinowitz “……….A delegation of Ohio Congress members is urging the president’s administration to work quickly on a $2 billion loan guarantee for a uranium-enrichment plant in southern Ohio. They’ve sent a letter to Energy Secretary Steven Chu, saying quick action on the loan guarantee is key to the future of the American Centrifuge plant in Piketon. Developer USEC says it needs the loan guarantee to finish the plant. The government rejected a $2 billion guarantee for the project in 2009…….WKSU News: Headline News for Monday, February 28, 2011

March 1, 2011 Posted by | marketing, USA | Leave a comment

France devising new nuclear marketing system

The new plan calls for France to create partnerships with China, accelerate the development of the 1100MW medium-sized Atmea-1 reactor, which is currently being developed by Areva in partnership with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The council is seeking participation from EDF and GDF Suez in this project.

France launches new nuclear strategy Industrial Fuels and Power, February 23rd, 2011 The French Nuclear Policy Council has drawn up a new strategy to boost the industry’s competitiveness on the international stage. Continue reading →

February 24, 2011 Posted by | France, marketing | Leave a comment

Russia pushing Bulgaria to sign up for nuclear power project

Rosatom pressing Bulgaria to sign next agreement on Belene project,  The Sofia Echo, Feb 20 2011  byDnevnik.bg Russia’s state nuclear energy company Rosatom is urging Bulgaria to sign another agreement related to the construction of the Belene nuclear power station, the company said in a media statement on February 20 2011.
Bulgaria will pay no funds from the state budget to build Belene, but at the same time it will keep its 51 per cent share in the project, Rosatom said……Rosatom pressing Bulgaria to sign next agreement on Belene project – Business – The Sofia Echo

February 20, 2011 Posted by | marketing, Russia | Leave a comment

France vying with South Korea, to market nuclear power to South Africa

France has emerged as one of several countries, including South Korea, whose companies have been courting South Africa as it shops for multi-billion dollar nuclear power plants….In 2007 Areva submitted a proposal to power utility Eskom to build several nuclear plants in a tender process which was later scrapped due to its steep cost.

Nuclear projects on the agenda for Zuma’s French visit Cape Town, South Africa –— ESI-AFRICA.COM — 18 February 2011 – President Jacob Zuma of South Africa is to sign a €1billion agreement with the French Development Agency during a state visit to France next month, and it is understood that the deal could also touch on a pricey nuclear project. Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | France, marketing, South Africa | Leave a comment

Britain joining nuclear marketing scramble for India

British civil nuclear power delegation to visit India, IBN Live News Mumbai, Feb 17 (PTI) A civil nuclear power trade delegation of eight leading UK-based companies, coordinated by the UK Nuclear Industry Association (NIA), will be visiting India next week. Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | India, marketing, UK | Leave a comment

Nuclear marketing between India and Canada

Indian delegation in Canada to explore nuclear business opportunities, The Hindu , 18 Feb 2011, A high-powered Indian business delegation led by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) Associate Director F. Vohra arrived here today to accelerate bilateral investment and the transfer of technology in the field of nuclear energy between the two countries…… The Hindu : Business / Industry : Indian delegation in Canada to explore nuclear business opportunities

February 19, 2011 Posted by | Canada, India, marketing | Leave a comment

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