Sellafield event for SMEs as it pushes for next stage of decommissioning

Industry figures attended a major supply‑chain event in west Cumbria last week aimed at giving small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) early sight of work linked to the long‑running Sellafield decommissioning programme. The post Sellafield event for SMEs as it pushes for next stage of decommissioning appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Trawsfynydd decommissioning passes major milestone as high-risk waste programme ends

After two decades of decommissioning work, the programme to manage the highest activity radioactive waste at the Trawsfynydd nuclear power station in north Wales has been completed. The post Trawsfynydd decommissioning passes major milestone as high-risk waste programme ends appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Early market engagement sought on £40M Dounreay decommissioning tender

Delivery partner services may be sought by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) for approximately £40M of work on decommissioning at its Dounreay site in Caithness, Scotland. The post Early market engagement sought on £40M Dounreay decommissioning tender appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

NDA admits two-year backlog in publishing board minutes

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has admitted it is nearly two years late in publishing minutes from its board meetings, but is committed to addressing the problem. The post NDA admits two-year backlog in publishing board minutes appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Hunterston B becomes first AGR power station to transfer to government ownership

Hunterston B, in North Ayrshire, Scotland, has become the first advanced gas-cooled reactor (AGR) nuclear power station to transfer to UK Government ownership, as part of its decommissioning. The post Hunterston B becomes first AGR power station to transfer to government ownership appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Keltbray - Ferrybridge 'C' Power Station Chimneys and Boiler House Blowdown - August 2021

In-depth interviews about the demolition of the Ferrybridge 'C' Power Station chimneys and boiler house, and some of the considerations prior to the demolition being carried out

ENGIE Belgium - The decommissioning of the Doel and Tihange nuclear power plants, 18112021

After 40 to 50 years of safe operation, the 7 Belgian nuclear power plants will, one by one, stop generating electricity, ushering in the final phase of their life cycle: decommissioning, an exciting industrial challenge with a focus on safety and professionalism.

New Civil Engineer - The nuclear renaissance - Taking on the skills shortage and net zero, 25112021

With growing Parliamentary support for the Nuclear Energy Bill, which will help with financing new power stations in Britain, now is the time for nuclear. However, with numerous major infrastructure projects running in parallel, the pressing question remains: how do we create the pipeline of talent needed to regenerate our country’s nuclear capabilities in line with net zero aspirations?