India’s Nuclear liability Law greatly worrying the nuclear industry
[India] recently bowled the global nuclear power industry – and possibly itself – an unexpected googly by adopting a civil nuclear liability law that will hold suppliers liable for any accident for up to 80 years after a plant’s construction…..Many countries with nuclear power industries channel potential liability in case of an accident to operators. India’s very different law has sent nuclear companies into a spin.
Nuclear industry: Government bowls sector a surprise googly, By Amy Kazmin New Delhi January 26 2011 “…..International suppliers – including GE, Westinghouse, Bechtel, Russia’s Rosatom, France’s Areva, and Japan’s Toshiba, Hitachi and Mitsubishi – are all eyeing lucrative opportunities, …… Continue reading
Electric car industry racing ahead in China
Consumers are also benefiting from — and thus helping to support and maintain — China’s commitment to the EV revolution. The government is giving 120,000 yuan (AU$18,276) to each EV consumer. Such strong support from both the public and private sectors should lead to increasingly affordable EVs….Such developments are the rumblings of a formidable domestic market, good news for China’s already-healthy economic appetite.
Don’t put the brake on electric vehicles in Oz, January 24, 2011 Crikey Alice Body The wheels aren’t just turning on the electric vehicle (EV); the whole industry is accelerating thanks to a major new initiative by the Chinese government. Continue reading
Nuclear Suppliers Group destabilising region by supporting India’s trade in nuclear weapons materials
Pakistan’s ambassador Zamir Akram sharply criticised reported moves to bring its neighbour into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and other bodies that allow trade in nuclear materials, including for weapons.
Pakistan warns against India nuclear support, Google hosted news, (AFP) – 26 Jan 2011, GENEVA — Pakistan warned on Tuesday that growing international support for rival India’s nuclear programme would force Islamabad to bolster its deterrence and destabilise the region. Continue reading
Turkish nuclear agency says that Armenia’s radiation leak is no problem to Turkey
Armenia’s Metsamor nuclear power plant, labeled by the European Union and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as one of the five most dangerous nuclear facilities in the world, is leaking high levels of radiation
TAEK: Armenia nuclear radiation leak poses no threat to TurkeyTAEK officials confirmed that a leak had occurred recently at Metsamor. TURKEY NEWS, WORLD NEWS ], 25 January 2011 The Turkish Atomic Energy Authority (TAEK) dismissed allegations on Monday that a radiation leak from Armenia’s dangerous and controversial Metsamor nuclear power plant poses a danger to Turkey, Continue reading
Poltical problems in France trying to market its nukes to Turkey
Turkey sees political strings to France nuclear plant deal , Ahram Online, AFP , 24 Jan 2011, French companies have expressed interest in the project but relations between Paris and Ankara have been soured by strong French opposition to Turkey’s bid to join the European Union……….
Turkey is currently in talks with Japan to build a nuclear power plant at Sinop, on the country’s Black Sea coast.
Taner said earlier this month that French energy companies Areva, EDF and GDF Suez had submitted certain proposals for the project, but stressed that Japan had the priority.French President Nicolas Sarkozy, a vocal opponent of Turkey’s EU accession, is reportedly planning to visit Turkey on February 25.Turkey sees political strings to France nuclear plant deal – International – World – Ahram Online
Japan unhappy with nuclear deal that might promote India’s nuclear weapons
India is demanding that the upcoming accord,….include a clause to ensure the deal’s conclusion will not hamper its nuclear weapons program
India nuke tech pact hits snags | The Japan Times Online, Jan. 25, 2011 Kyodo News. Japan and India are at odds over provisions attached to a civil nuclear cooperation pact, including one that bans the transfer of “sensitive technology” from Japan that could be used to develop atomic weapons, sources close to the bilateral negotiations said. Continue reading
USA keen to market its nukes, so easing sanctions on India’s defence firms
US eases sanctions on Indian space and defence firms, BBC News, 25 January 2011 US eases sanctions on Indian space and defence firms he US has removed sanctions imposed on nine Indian space and defence organisations after India carried out nuclear tests.The list includes the state-run Indian Space Research Organisation and Defence Research Development Organisation. President Obama had promised to lift sanctions on these firms during his November visit to India.The decision comes a week before a US trade delegation, led by Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, visits…….BBC News – US eases sanctions on Indian space and defence firms
Under US and French pressure, India threatening anti nuclear community?
Claiming international political compulsions fuelled by the visit of US President Barack Obama and then by French President Nicolas Sarkozy which pushed through the 9,900-MW JNPP, Athawale said that the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd has not even responded to the primary objections and apprehensions of the local people and experts.
Pakistan criticises USA double standards on nuclear weapons
Dr Shireen M Mazari said that if Pakistan’s nuclear status is recognised, as done in case of India, we will be in a position to consider FMCT…….
Shireen said that India not only has a much larger stockpile of weapon grade nuclear material but has also entered into a nuclear co-operation agreement with US, which allows it to import nuclear fuel from US for energy purposes, enabling it to produce material potentially be used for military purposes.
Dual US standards on nuclear proliferation criticised, Business Redorder, Pakistan, RAJA AQEEL & ZULFIQAR AHMADISLAMABAD (January 23, 2011) : Former caretaker foreign minister Inamul Haq has termed Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT) as an attempt to cap Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities but UN permanent five members are legitimately possessing nuclear weapons in the presence of Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Continue reading
The veil of secrecy over China’s nuclear developments
The veil of secrecy surrounding Chinese nuclear developments.
Chinese transparency needed on nuclear arms, The Hill, Nikita Perfilyev 20 Jan 2011, “……..China, however, has never disclosed the size of its arsenal. Continue reading
Renewable energy brings electricity to 7,000 villages in India
Access to electricity has been provided in about 7,000 villages and hamlets through renewables.
Potential of solar and other renewable energy in industrial sector, Steel Guru :, 16 Jan 2011, -Mr Deepak Gupta secretary ministry of new & renewable energy has stated that while the industry is playing a major role for production of renewable energy equipments and major manufacturing capabilities have been built up, some of the Indian companies have also achieved global leadership in some of the renewable energy areas. Continue reading
China is lax in overseeing spread of nuclear materials
Lax oversight is enabling front companies to buy sensitive materials that can advance Iran’s pursuit of nuclear capability,
China Not Doing Enough to Control Spread of Nuclear Material, Lugar Says, Bloomberg, By Julie Hirschfeld Davis – Jan 15, 2011 U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the Foreign Relations Committee’s top Republican, said he’s concerned China isn’t doing enough to control the spread of nuclear material.
Reports that China has failed to prevent its companies from selling sensitive materials to Iran for its nuclear programs are “worrisome,” Lugar said in an interview for Bloomberg Television’s “Political Capital with Al Hunt,” airing this weekend…..
A leading expert on Iran’s nuclear program said yesterday China remains “a major gap” in enforcing global sanctions on Iran. Lax oversight is enabling front companies to buy sensitive materials that can advance Iran’s pursuit of nuclear capability, said David Albright, a nuclear physicist who inspected Iran’s nuclear facilities for the United Nations’ atomic energy agency in the 1990s……
China Not Doing Enough to Control Spread of Nuclear Material, Lugar Says – Bloomberg
International push to indoctrinate Indian public on virtues of nuclear power
aims at creating public awareness about the benefits nuclear energy and its applications……
IAEA chief Yukiya Amano to visit Mumbai, Kalpakkam, Sify News, Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director Geneal Yukiya Amano will visit the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) here next week and interact with top nuclear scientists in the city, Continue reading
Safety and costs concerns stall Taiwan’s nuclear program
Taiwan May Delay Startup of its Fourth Nuclear Plant, BusinessWeek, by Yu-Huay Sun in Taipei January 14, 2011 (Bloomberg) — Taiwan Power Co. may delay the startup of the island’s fourth nuclear plant for the fifth time since the state-run utility proposed the project in 1980………..Taipower, the island’s monopoly grid operator, had postponed four times the start of the No. 4 plant, located 40 kilometers (25 miles) east of Taipei, because of safety concerns and rising construction costs. The project costs about NT$280 billion ($9.65 billion), according to Huang. Taiwan May Delay Startup of its Fourth Nuclear Plant – BusinessWeek
UN wants Burma to reveal its suspected nuclear sites
Nuclear watchdog asks Burma to open up suspect sites, Telegraph, 14 Jan 2011, Burma has reportedly been asked to open up for a visit by the UN’s nuclear watchdog, following concerns that the ruling junta may be trying to build a nuclear weapon.By Malcolm Moore, Shanghai Speculation about Burma’s nuclear intentions has grown since 2002 and were backed by photographs and documents of alleged missile projects and nuclear sites were disclosed by Major Sai Thein Win, a Burmese army defector……. Nuclear watchdog asks Burma to open up suspect sites – Telegraph
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