U.S. Continues Support of Chinese Nuclear Power
Written by Keith KohlPosted August 11, 2015Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a look at the newly renewed nuclear trade agreement between the U.S. and China.
U.S. Energy Department Funds Nuclear Upgrades
Written by Christian DeHaemerPosted August 4, 2015Energy and Capital editor Chris DeHaemer explains how the U.S. Department of Energy is looking to improve the country's nuclear reactor technology.
Nuclear Revival in Japan Threatens Fossil Fuels
Written by Keith KohlPosted July 17, 2015Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains the changes Japan plans to make to its energy portfolio.
Admiral Rickover Missed the Boat on Thorium and Doomed Us All
Written by Christian DeHaemerPosted July 3, 2014Thorium is an element that was first discovered in 1828 by a Norwegian priest. And it could solve the energy needs of America and the world for all time.
Uranium Price Breakout
Written by Brian HicksPosted August 30, 2013Uranium companies are betting the price of uranium is set to double. Is it time to invest?
U.S. Nuclear Industry Faces New Regulations
Written by Brian HicksPosted March 21, 2013An NRC ruling requires that updates be made to the ventilation systems of 31 reactors, but the decision for filtered vents -- ones that lessened the Fukushima crisis -- was delayed...
Nuclear Mini-Reactors
Written by Brian HicksPosted February 5, 2013Mini-reactors are small and portable, providing profitable solutions for nuclear power. And they're garnering U.S. government interest...
Fault Line Found Under Japan's Oldest Reactor
Written by Brian HicksPosted December 12, 2012Still reeling in the aftermath of Fukushima, Japan's nuclear power industry took another hit when a fault line was discovered under the oldest reactor.
Delays in Nebraska Nuclear Plant
Written by Brian HicksPosted November 19, 2012The Exelon (NYSE: EXC)-Operated Fort Calhoun nuclear reactor has faced multiple delays after river flooding kept it offline following routine maintenance...
UAE's First Nuclear Plant to Use U.S. Expertise
Written by Brian HicksPosted November 14, 2012The UAE will rely on technological expertise from American companies for its first nuclear power plants...
Finnish Nuclear Project Needs Partner
Written by Brian HicksPosted November 2, 2012EON AG, which recently pulled out of the UK Horizon nuclear project, has also pulled out of a Finnish project. And this could spell failure for the nuclear venture...
Hitachi Ltd. (TYO:6501) Wins Bid on Horizon Nuclear Project
Written by Brian HicksPosted October 29, 2012After escalating costs forced two German utilities to pull out of Britain's Horizon Project, Hitachi Ltd. will purchase the project...
Japanese Company Resumes Nuclear Construction
Written by Brian HicksPosted October 2, 2012Despite Japan's announcement that it will phase out nuclear power by 2040, a Japanese company has resumed construction on an atomic reactor...
Britain's Horizon Nuclear Project Closes Bidding
Written by Brian HicksPosted October 1, 2012Due to high capital costs, EON AG and RWE AG are pulling out of Britain's Horizon nuclear project, and the companies have closed bidding...
Nations Collaborate to Develop Nuclear Reactors
Written by Brian HicksPosted September 21, 2012Nations in Eastern Europe and the Middle East eye nuclear power for domestic energy...