핀란드 정부는 전력사인 TVO(Teollisuuden Voima Oyj) 소유의 오킬로토(Olkiluoto) 원자력발전소 1ㆍ2호기에 대한 운영허가 기간 20년 연장을 승인했다. 1979년과 1982년 각각 최초 상업운전을 시작한 오킬로토 1ㆍ2호기의 운영기한(설계수명)은 올해 연말까지였지만 신규허가를 통해 2038년 말까지 계속운전이 가능해졌다.원자력에너지 전문매체인 World Nuclear News는 최근 “오킬로토 1ㆍ2호기에 대한 운영허가 연장과 더불어 TVO사는 부지 내 사용후핵연료 및 방사성폐기물에 중간저장시설의 사용기한
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Australia is committed to strengthening its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety. The team also noted areas for further enhancements, including implementation of the framework in a more consistent manner across the co
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has completed a review of long-term operational safety of Unit 1 at Atucha Nuclear Power Plant in Argentina.The Pre-SALTO (Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation) review mission was requested by the plant’s operator, Nucleoelectrica Argenti
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today said Spain showed a strong commitment to nuclear and radiation safety, but noted that the country could face challenges in the implementation of its radioactive waste management strategy.For the first time, the IAEA carried out two d
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, today announced the forthcoming availability of iTwin™ Services, digital twin cloud services for infrastructure projects (pro
Siemens and Bentley Systems announced today the introduction of PlantSight, resulting from development together based on their highly complementary software portfolios. PlantSight is a digital solution to benefit customers through more efficient plant operations. PlantSight enables as-operated and u
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today concluded a 10-day mission to review Belarus’s preparedness and response arrangements for nuclear and radiological emergencies. The Emergency Preparedness Review (EPREV) was carried out at the request of the Government of Belarus.Bel
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Hungary has made significant improvements to its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety since 2015.The Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) team concluded on 1 October an eight-day follow-up mission to review Hun
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Luxembourg’s programme for managing radioactive waste demonstrated a commitment to safety, while also noting areas where it could be further enhanced, such as by strengthening the national regulatory framework.The Integrated Review Se
Nuclear power’s electricity generating capacity risks shrinking in the coming decades as ageing reactors are retired and the industry struggles with reduced competitiveness, according to a new IAEA report. The declining trend may set back global efforts to mitigate climate change, IAEA Director Gene
Siemens PLM Software announced today, with Bentley Systems, an integrated solution for enterprises to deliver capital projects more efficiently, combining the Teamcenter® portfolio with Bentley’s ProjectWise and its Connected Data Environment (CDE). Teamcenter is the world’s most widely used pro
In the companies’ latest Alliance Board meeting, Bentley Systems and Siemens decided to further strengthen their strategic alliance. The two companies have decided to extend their existing agreement, to further develop their joint business cooperation and commercial initiatives. Therefore, the joint
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has concluded an eight-day mission to the Republic of Sudan to review its development of infrastructure for a nuclear power programme. The Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR), which ended on 3 September, was conducted at the in
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, presented Synchro, a 4D construction modeling solution, yesterday at Microsoft Inspire, Microsoft’s annual partner conference in Las Vegas. The use of Synchro as part of a mixed
일본 사가(Saga) 현에 있는 규슈전력(주)의 겐카이(Genkai) 원전 4호기가 전력생산을 재개하면서 후쿠시마 원전사고 이후 일본의 9번째 재가동 원전이 됐다.글로벌 원자력에너지 전문매체인 World Nuclear News 보도에 따르면 1180 MWe급 가압경수로(PWR, pressurised water reactor)인 Genkai 4호기는 이달 중순경 상업운전에 들어갈 것으로 예상된다. 이를 위해 규수전력은 원자로 노심으로부터 제어봉을 인출하는 운전 프로세스가 지난 6월 16일 개시했으며, 19일 오후 2시부터 전력생산이
캐나다 브루스파워(Bruce Power)사는 브루스(Bruce) 6호기 주요기기교체(MCR, Major Component Replacement) 프로젝트 중 주요 계약 중 하나인 재튜빙계약을 3억6100만 달러에 에콘(Aecon, 캐나다)-에이콤(AECOM, 미국)-SNC라바린(SNC-Lavalin, 캐나다)컨소시엄인 ‘쇼어라인 파워 그룹(Shoreline Power Group)’과 체결했다. 또 쇼어라인 파워 그룹은 나머지 5기의 브루스 원전에 대해서도 비슷한 프로젝트의 우선공급자협약에서 서명했다.원자력에너지 전문매체인 World
일본의 동경전력(TEPCO, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holding Inc.)이 후쿠시마 제2원전의 4기 원자로가 폐로될 것 같다고 밝혔다. 2011년 3월 쓰나미로 손상된 후쿠시마 제1원전에 인접한 이 원전의 운명에 대해 공식적인 결정을 하지 못했던 동경전력이 최초로 입장을 밝힌것이다.원자력에너지 전문매체인 World Nuclear News 보도에 따르면 지난 6월 14일 후쿠시마 현 지사가 참석한 가운데 ‘J-Village 국가대표 축구팀 훈련센터 복구작업 완료’ 문제와 ‘후쿠시마 제1원전 폐로작업 진
The world’s first AP1000 power reactor (developed by US-based Westinghouse) was connected to the grid at Sanmen in China and generated electricity for the first time on Saturday 30th June. This came a day after the world’s first EPR (developed by France’s Framatome) was connected at Taishan, also in
사우디아라비아의 신규원전 건설 예비사업자 5개국이 선정, 발표된 가운데, 예비사업자에 포함된 중국의 3세대 원전인 싼먼 1호기가 전력생산에 돌입한 것으로 알려졌다. …웨스팅하우스 일렉트릭 컴퍼니(Westinghouse Electric Company)와 중국 국가원자력기술공사(SMNPC) 및 중국 핵공업집단(CNNC), 싼먼 원자력회사(SMNPC) 등에 따르면 지난 6월 30일 저장성 싼먼현에 위치한 세계 최초의 AP1000 형 핵발전소를 전력망에 연결시키는 작업을 개시했다. 중국의 첫 3세대 원전인 싼먼 1호기가 첫 생
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today concluded an eight-day mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to review its infrastructure development for a nuclear power programme. The Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) was carrie