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Iran’s nuclear reactor in serious safety trouble?

Signs of serious trouble at Iran’s nuclear reactor, guardian.co.uk, Julian Borger, 26 Feb 2011, “……Today, Iran confirmed a UN report that it will have to remove the uranium fuel rod assemblies from the reactor core, a significant setback.The reactor has been under construction since the Shah’s era in the 1970’s. The fuel assemblies were finally introduced into the reactor four months ago and it was meant to start producing electricity in January, but that deadline was missed.

Ali Asghar Soltanieh, Tehran’s envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency, told the ISNA news agency that the fuel was being removed on Russian advice……Signs of serious trouble at Iran’s nuclear reactor | World news | guardian.co.uk

February 27, 2011 Posted by | Iran, safety | Leave a comment

Syria might have had a nuclear power project in the past

Suspected Nuclear Facility Sighted in Syria, NTI: Global Security Newswire, Feb. 24, 2011 A site near the Syrian capital of Damascus has gained attention among Western intelligence services as a possible one-time host to undisclosed atomic activities in the Middle Eastern nation, Reuters reported. Continue reading →

February 25, 2011 Posted by | politics international, Syria | Leave a comment

Middle East revolutions ushering in a new chapter for renewable energy?

Initiatives such as Desertec offer a possibility for how the international community might start a new energy chapter with the Middle East, one that provides a renewable energy source, creates jobs, and increases potable water.

Renewable Energy and the Middle East Revolutions, corporate social responsibility – Forbes. Feb. 22 2011 – by Avril David As protesters across the Middle East continue their fight for democracy and liberation, speculators have drawn attention to the inevitable impact of this instability and change on the oil and gas sector, in oil price spikes. Looking at these two trends—calls for democratic empowerment and spiking oil prices—it seems that we could be nearing the time for seriously putting the renewable energy discussion (and renewable energy partnerships) back on the table. Continue reading →

February 25, 2011 Posted by | MIDDLE EAST, renewable | Leave a comment

Gaddafi and Libya’s nuclear deals

For the moment, the Tajoura reactor remains in the part of the country still controlled by forces loyal to Qaddafi, who has vowed to “fight to the last drop of blood” to remain in power. Its current status is unknown.

Nuclear Madness in Tripoli. The New York Review of Books, Jeremy Bernstein, 24 Feb 2011, If any further proof is needed of Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi’s mental instability it is provided by WikiLeaks dispatches from US diplomats in Tripoli in November and December of 2009. At issue was some nearly loose nuclear material, a Russian plane, and a lone security guard—a footnote in the WikiLeaks scandal that many may have missed…….. Continue reading →

February 24, 2011 Posted by | MIDDLE EAST, secrets,lies and civil liberties, Wikileaks | Leave a comment

Egypt’s nuclear plant delayed because of political instability

Unrest delays Egypt nuclear power plant tender.larabia.net 20 Feb 2011 The instability in Egypt has delayed the tender for the country’s first nuclear power plant, a state-owned newspaper reported on Saturday.”It has been decided to postpone the international tender for the construction … of the first nuclear power plant in al-Dabaa until the stabilization of the situation in the country,” al-Ahram said.The tender process, due in January, has been delayed to “guarantee the greatest number of companies” from different countries take part to ensure “real competition,” it said…….The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces warned on Friday that it will no longer tolerate protests that disrupt Egypt’s economy…..Unrest delays Egypt nuclear power plant tender

February 20, 2011 Posted by | Egypt, politics | Leave a comment

Nuclear weapons or not – for Egypt?

“The most one could say is that Egypt may be desiring to keep its options open. And among the Egyptian body politic, there is a point of view expressed by several parties that Egypt should pursue nuclear weapons.”………..

Will New Egyptian Government Pursue Nuclear Weapons?  Voice of America, 18 Feb 2011, “…..Egypt has two nuclear research reactors located near Cairo. They are used for peaceful purposes and are under International Atomic Energy Agency – or IAEA – safeguards. Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | Egypt, politics international | Leave a comment

Wikileaks: details on Egypt’s nuclear reactor contract

Contract Signed for Egypt’s First Nuclear Plant – Telegraph, 16 Feb 2011, “……….On June 18, 2009, WorleyParsons Ltd. signed a contract with the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Energy for the development of Egypt’s first Nuclear power plant. Ambassador Scobey, Australian Ambassador Stephanie Shwabsky, and Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed Nazif were present at the signing along with Worley’s President, Ron McNeilly and Dr. Rames Khalil, Worley’s Regional Power Manager for Egypt and Africa…….Contract Signed for Egypt’s First Nuclear Plant – Telegraph

February 16, 2011 Posted by | Egypt, Wikileaks | Leave a comment

Egypt has never come clean about its nuclear projects

Why has Egypt never come clean about the full scope of its nuclear activities and experimentation?…..

Egypt’s Nuclear Dimension, THE HUFFINGTON POST, Joe Cirincione, 13 Feb 2011, As a free Egypt transforms itself, analysts are nervously watching for signs of new nuclear ambitions. Concern revolves around three issues: Continue reading →

February 15, 2011 Posted by | Egypt, secrets,lies and civil liberties | Leave a comment

Egypt’s surreptitious nuclear arms program a problem for USA

Egypt has been quietly carrying out research and development on weapons of mass destruction — including nuclear

Egypt’s WMD programs complicate U.S. response, World blog, 7 Feb 2011, With Egypt in revolt and the country’s future uncertain, concern is growing over whether a new government in the Arab world’s most militarily and industrially advanced country could accelerate an arms race in one of the world’s most volatile regions. Continue reading →

February 8, 2011 Posted by | Egypt, politics international, weapons and war | Leave a comment

Still time for peaceful resolution on Iran’s nuclear program

Iran “more than two years away from a nuclear weapon”A new report suggests there is still time for a peaceful resolution of the Iranian nuclear impasse  guardian.co.uk, Julian Borger, 4 Feb 2010, The International Institute for Strategic Studies has just brought out what it calls its “net assessment” of “Iran’s Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Capabilities” – a sober and informed guess on what Tehran’s WMD capability might be. Continue reading →

February 5, 2011 Posted by | Iran, politics international | 1 Comment

Iran’s nuclear progress slowed, but “could produce” bombs

Iran could produce two nuclear bombs within two years, London think tank warns – TelegraphUK, 3 Feb 2011, Iran is definitely pursuing a nuclear weapon and could produce two bombs within two years, a leading London think tank has warned.  By Damien McElroy,   03 Feb 2011 Continue reading →

February 4, 2011 Posted by | Iran, weapons and war | Leave a comment

Egypt, ElBaradei, and nuclear weapons

“…..Egypt’s gonna get one too, Just to use on you know who. —Tom Lehrer, “Who’s Next?”T

ElBaradei and Egypt’s Nuclear Future by Jeremy Bernstein |  The New York Review of Books, Jeremy Bernstein, 3 Feb 2011, The current turmoil in Egypt and the prospect of the collapse of Hosni Mubarak’s regime apart from everything else raise questions about the country’s nuclear program and where it might be headed. Continue reading →

February 2, 2011 Posted by | Egypt, weapons and war | Leave a comment

Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant dangerous?

[IAEA] officials, who asked for anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the issue, have said the agency is unhappy with safety and operating standards at the reactor.

Report warns of Iran nuke disaster, Google hosted news,  The Associated Press:, 1/2/2011, VIENNA — The control systems of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant have been penetrated by a computer worm unleashed last year, according to a foreign intelligence report that warns of a possible Chernobyl-like disaster once the site becomes fully operational. Russia’s envoy to NATO, Dmitry Rogozin, also has raised the specter of the 1986 reactor explosion in Ukraine, but suggested last week that the danger had passed. Continue reading →

February 2, 2011 Posted by | Iran, safety | Leave a comment

Nobel peace prize recipient, ElBaradei in the spotlight in Egypt

ElBaradei, who is Muslim, sometimes cited his favourite Christian prayer when speaking of his role on the world stage. Attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, it begins: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.”

Now Egypt’s democratic hope, ex-chief UN nuke inspector familiar with public spotlight, The Canadian Press, By George Jahn  1/2/2011, VIENNA — Thrust to the forefront as Egypt’s democratic hope, Mohamed ElBaradei is no stranger to high-octane public roles. As the chief U.N. nuclear inspector, he stood up to Washington by disputing claims Saddam Hussein was trying to make atomic arms and grappled vainly to end Iran’s and North Korea’s nuclear defiance…… Continue reading →

February 1, 2011 Posted by | Egypt, politics | 1 Comment

Libya and uranium selling deals – Wikileaks

LIBYAN ATOMIC ENERGY ESTABLISHMENT CONFIRMS DESIRE TO SELL URANIUM YELLOWCAKE Passed to the Telegraph by WikiLeaks 31 Jan 2011 ” ………..Gashut affirmed Libya’s commitment to sell its stockpile of approximately 1,000 metric tons of uranium yellowcake as part of the commitments it undertook in connection with its decision in 2003 to voluntarily abandon its WMD programs. Stressing that Libya viewed the question as primarily a commercial one, he noted that prices for uranium yellowcake on the world market had been increasing, and that Libya wanted to maximize its profit by properly timing the sale of its stockpile. Companies from the U.K., France and Canada (he did not say which) had sent representatives to Libya to negotiate for the purchase of the uranium in 2006-2007, and had subsequently tendered offers. Other companies had also expressed interest since then and the GOL had conducted discussions with them; however, only the original three British, French and Canadian companies had actually submitted formal bids to date. The GOL was currently engaged in “active, ongoing communications” with the three original companies and others, but had not yet made a decision as to which offer it was most inclined to accept……… LIBYAN ATOMIC ENERGY ESTABLISHMENT CONFIRMS DESIRE TO SELL URANIUM YELLOWCAKE – Telegraph

 

February 1, 2011 Posted by | MIDDLE EAST, Uranium | Leave a comment

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