Wanted: Nuclear Power
28 January 2007
FOCUS INFORMATION AGENCY (Belgrade)- Almost all Balkan countries plan to build new, large nuclear power plants, the Serbian newspaper Vecernje Novosti writes. Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia and probably Croatia will invest in nuclear power plants, and Serbia, which is being criticized over the Strategy for Energy Development, which it adopted recently, plans to build a new thermal-electric power plant Kolubara by 2015. The new 700-mega watt plant is expected to satisfy the country’s energy needs. Serbia has a deficit of about 450 mega watts since the annual consumption increases constantly by about 4.5%. Source: http://www.focus-fen.net/index.php?id=n104449 (Reliability: 7)
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials: Intelligence Summary 15 January-21 January 2007
Blix: At least 10 Years Before Egypt And Jordan Can Launch Nuclear Programs
25 January 2007
ASSOCIATED PRESS (CAIRO, EGYPT) - Hans Blix, former U.N. chief weapons inspector, stated it would be at least a decade before Egypt and Jordan could launch a nuclear program. Iran's controversial nuclear program has prompted Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf Arab states to explore development of peaceful nuclear
programs. These countries need to address operational safety, waste disposal safety, and nonproliferation prior to creating a nuclear program. Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Hassan Yunis said Egypt could have a 1,000 megawatt operational nuclear power plant within 10 years at Al-Dabaa on the Mediterranean North coast with construction costs estimated at $1.5 billion. Source: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/01/25/africa/ME-GEN-Egypt-Nuclear.php?page=1 (Reliability: 7)
25 January 2007
ASSOCIATED PRESS (CAIRO, EGYPT) - Hans Blix, former U.N. chief weapons inspector, stated it would be at least a decade before Egypt and Jordan could launch a nuclear program. Iran's controversial nuclear program has prompted Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf Arab states to explore development of peaceful nuclear
programs. These countries need to address operational safety, waste disposal safety, and nonproliferation prior to creating a nuclear program. Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Hassan Yunis said Egypt could have a 1,000 megawatt operational nuclear power plant within 10 years at Al-Dabaa on the Mediterranean North coast with construction costs estimated at $1.5 billion. Source: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/01/25/africa/ME-GEN-Egypt-Nuclear.php?page=1 (Reliability: 7)
Nuclear Materials Control: Intelligence Summary 22 January 2007-28 January 2007
Russian City May Be Source For Uranium
27 January 2007
MYRTLE BEACH ONLINE (MOSCOW)-Novosibirsk is located in the depths of Siberia, but despite the remoteness, the city is one of Russia's main areas for nuclear activity and a cause of concern for those worried about nuclear materials falling into terrorists' hands. The concerns about Russia's third-largest city rose to the forefront recently after officials in the former Soviet republic of Georgia announced the arrest of a Russian man for allegedly trying to sell weapons-grade uranium to an undercover Georgian agent. Source: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/news/world/16562498.htm (Reliability: 7.5)
27 January 2007
MYRTLE BEACH ONLINE (MOSCOW)-Novosibirsk is located in the depths of Siberia, but despite the remoteness, the city is one of Russia's main areas for nuclear activity and a cause of concern for those worried about nuclear materials falling into terrorists' hands. The concerns about Russia's third-largest city rose to the forefront recently after officials in the former Soviet republic of Georgia announced the arrest of a Russian man for allegedly trying to sell weapons-grade uranium to an undercover Georgian agent. Source: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/news/world/16562498.htm (Reliability: 7.5)
Nuclear Waste: Intelligence Summary, 22 January 2007 - 28 January 2007
Nuke Lobby Will Use Care With Reid26 January 2007
PAHRUMP VALLEY TIMES (WASHINGTON, DC) — Alex Flint, senior vice president of government affairs at The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), said that the NIE does not plan to push Congress for bills this year to speed waste disposal at Yucca Mountain. However, the NEI will nurture policies that encourage new nuclear plant construction, and will work to get the Energy Department (DOE) enough money from Congress to meet a June 30, 2008 deadline to submit a license application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The license application initiates a formal review for Yucca Mountain . "Our eggs are in that basket," Flint said. Source: http://www.pahrumpvalleytimes.com/2007/Jan-26-Fri-2007/news/12198065.html (Reliability: 4)
Saturday, January 27, 2007
International Safeguards: Intelligence Summary 22 January 2007 - 28 January 2007
India And Russia In Nuclear Deal
25 January 2007
BBC (DELHI, INDIA) - Russia will build four nuclear reactors at Kudankulam, India. "Energy security is the most important of the emerging dimensions of our strategic partnership," said Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Singh also thanked Russia for its help in lifting international restrictions on nuclear cooperation. Russia is already helping India build two nuclear plants. Russia has identified India as a new market for its civilian nuclear technology. Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6298071.stm (Reliability: 8)
25 January 2007
BBC (DELHI, INDIA) - Russia will build four nuclear reactors at Kudankulam, India. "Energy security is the most important of the emerging dimensions of our strategic partnership," said Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Singh also thanked Russia for its help in lifting international restrictions on nuclear cooperation. Russia is already helping India build two nuclear plants. Russia has identified India as a new market for its civilian nuclear technology. Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6298071.stm (Reliability: 8)
Packaging & Transportation: Intelligence Summary 22 January – 28 January 2007
Sandia Develops Next Generation Of Screening Devices25 January 2007
Nanotechquire.com (Albuquerque, New MExico)— Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are developing screening devices that will identify hazardous and toxic materials even if concealed by clothing and packaging materials. The goal is building a highly integrated miniaturized terahertz transmitter-receiver (transceiver) that could make a number of applications possible. In 2008, the researchers expect to have a working prototype capable of detecting the materials and chemicals by reading distinctive molecular spectral “signatures.” Source: http://nanotechwire.com/news.asp?nid=4247 (Reliability: 9)
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Nonproliferation And Arms Control: Intelligence Summary 15 January-21 January 2007
Jordan’s King Says He Seeks ‘Peaceful’ Nuclear Program
19 January 2007
ASSOCIATED PRESS (JERUSALEM)— On January 19, 2007, Jordan's King Abdullah II told Haaretz, an Israeli newspaper, his country wants its own atomic program. It was the first time Abdullah spoke openly about desires for a Jordanian nuclear program. “The Egyptians are looking for a nuclear program. The GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) are looking at one, and we are actually looking at nuclear power for peaceful and energy purposes,” he told Haaretz. In Washington, the State Department indicated it had no objection to a peaceful Jordanian nuclear program. Source http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/world/20070119-0842-israel-jordan-nuclear.html (Reliability: 7.5)
19 January 2007
ASSOCIATED PRESS (JERUSALEM)— On January 19, 2007, Jordan's King Abdullah II told Haaretz, an Israeli newspaper, his country wants its own atomic program. It was the first time Abdullah spoke openly about desires for a Jordanian nuclear program. “The Egyptians are looking for a nuclear program. The GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) are looking at one, and we are actually looking at nuclear power for peaceful and energy purposes,” he told Haaretz. In Washington, the State Department indicated it had no objection to a peaceful Jordanian nuclear program. Source http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/world/20070119-0842-israel-jordan-nuclear.html (Reliability: 7.5)
Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials: Intelligence Summary 15 January-21 January 2007
Nuclear Chief Pushes For Safer Plants
16 January 2007
ASSOCIATED PRESS (WASHINGTON) - Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Dale Klein, announced on 18 January 2007 that future nuclear power plants should include design improvements to better protect against a terrorist attack by large aircraft. The NRC plans to provide design guidance to reactor manufacturers on what the reactors should be able to withstand. Klein explains, "The new reactors will be more robust than the existing fleet." The NRC is gearing up for a rush of applications for new nuclear power reactors, expecting to receive four or five firm applications in 2007, with another eight likely in 2008. Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070116/ap_on_go_ot/reactors_ap_interview_1 (Reliability: 7)
16 January 2007
ASSOCIATED PRESS (WASHINGTON) - Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Dale Klein, announced on 18 January 2007 that future nuclear power plants should include design improvements to better protect against a terrorist attack by large aircraft. The NRC plans to provide design guidance to reactor manufacturers on what the reactors should be able to withstand. Klein explains, "The new reactors will be more robust than the existing fleet." The NRC is gearing up for a rush of applications for new nuclear power reactors, expecting to receive four or five firm applications in 2007, with another eight likely in 2008. Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070116/ap_on_go_ot/reactors_ap_interview_1 (Reliability: 7)
International Safeguards: Intelligence Summary 15 January 2007 - 21 January 2007
Sanctions Could Escalate Iran Standoff: El Baradei
18 January 2007
WAPO (PARIS) - The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog, Mohammed El Baradei, said on 18 January 2007 sanctions against Iran could escalate a standoff over its nuclear program and called for a new impetus to break the deadlock. "I don't think sanctions will resolve the issue. I think sanctions, in my view, could lead to escalation on both sides," El Baradei said. The new sanctions ban transfer of nuclear materials and expertise to Iran. The U.N. resolution set a 60-day deadline for Iran to halt nuclear fuel work. If it does not, the Security Council could weigh broader, tougher resolutions. Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/18/AR2007011801192.html (Reliability: 7)
18 January 2007
WAPO (PARIS) - The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog, Mohammed El Baradei, said on 18 January 2007 sanctions against Iran could escalate a standoff over its nuclear program and called for a new impetus to break the deadlock. "I don't think sanctions will resolve the issue. I think sanctions, in my view, could lead to escalation on both sides," El Baradei said. The new sanctions ban transfer of nuclear materials and expertise to Iran. The U.N. resolution set a 60-day deadline for Iran to halt nuclear fuel work. If it does not, the Security Council could weigh broader, tougher resolutions. Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/18/AR2007011801192.html (Reliability: 7)
Nuclear Materials Control: Intelligence Summary 15 January-21 January 2007
Russian Lawmakers Pass Bill On Nuclear Reform In Second Reading
17 January 2007
RIA NOVOSTI (MOSCOW)-The State Duma, the lower house of Russia's parliament, passed in the second reading Wednesday 17 January 2007, a presidential bill to reform Russia's nuclear power sector and facilitate its development. The document, which lawmakers adopted in the first reading last December 2006, aims to establish a state-controlled holding company, Atomenergoprom, using the sector's civilian assets. Furthermore, the reform bill would subsequently allow other Russian corporate entities to possess non-weapons-grade nuclear materials, nuclear installations and nuclear storage facilities. Source: http://en.rian.ru/russia/20070117/59218954.html (Reliability: 7)
17 January 2007
RIA NOVOSTI (MOSCOW)-The State Duma, the lower house of Russia's parliament, passed in the second reading Wednesday 17 January 2007, a presidential bill to reform Russia's nuclear power sector and facilitate its development. The document, which lawmakers adopted in the first reading last December 2006, aims to establish a state-controlled holding company, Atomenergoprom, using the sector's civilian assets. Furthermore, the reform bill would subsequently allow other Russian corporate entities to possess non-weapons-grade nuclear materials, nuclear installations and nuclear storage facilities. Source: http://en.rian.ru/russia/20070117/59218954.html (Reliability: 7)
Nuclear Waste: Intelligence Summary 15 January 2007 – 21 January 2007
Decision May Affect Waste Storage 19 January 2007
BRATTLEBORO REFORMER (BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT) —The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in June 2006 that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) erred when it refused to consider the environmental effects of a terrorist attack on a proposed dry cask site at the San Luis Obispo nuclear power plant in California. The NRC appealed the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court. On 16 January 2007 the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear the appeal. “This case establishes a precedent that could apply to any NRC licensing action," said Gordon Thompson of Mothers For Peace, one of the organizations that sued the NRC. Source: http://www.reformer.com/headlines/ci_5044640 (Reliability: 5)
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Packaging & Transportation: Intelligence Summary 15 January 2007 – 21 January 2007
Thresher Industries Subsidiary, Talon Composites, Receives Patent On Talbor(R) Material For Exclusive Use In Highly Specialized Transport Of Nuclear Fuel
17 January 2007
MARKET WATCH (HANFORD, CALIFORNIA)— Talon Composites, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thresher industries, has received a US patent for the fabrication of their metal matrix material called Talbor®. Talon uses this material and technology to make shielding plates that achieve high neutron absorption utilizing a very fine grain structure and greater homogeneous disbursement of Boron. This technology enables nuclear fuel companies to implement safer and more effective fuel transport strategies. Source: http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=204175 (Reliability: 9)
17 January 2007
MARKET WATCH (HANFORD, CALIFORNIA)— Talon Composites, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thresher industries, has received a US patent for the fabrication of their metal matrix material called Talbor®. Talon uses this material and technology to make shielding plates that achieve high neutron absorption utilizing a very fine grain structure and greater homogeneous disbursement of Boron. This technology enables nuclear fuel companies to implement safer and more effective fuel transport strategies. Source: http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=204175 (Reliability: 9)
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