nuclear-energy

A nuclear-energy plant in Virginia lost power and was forced to rely on generators for cooling.

Jobs Exits; Irene Looms; Buffett Steps In 2011

The second thoughts at Siemens show how swiftly the accident at the tsunami-stricken Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan has upended the nuclear-energy revival that the company and its rivals had expected amid rising global energy demand and concerns about global warming.

Siemens Rethinks Nuclear Ambitions Vanessa Fuhrmans 2011

Prince Turki also implied that if Iran develops nuclear weapons, Saudi Arabia would be forced to follow suit—a scenario that shadows Saudi nuclear-energy plans.

Rising Saudi Thirst for Oil Drives Plans to Go Nuclear Angus McDowall 2011

"We chose the French because first we believe that France is the leader of nuclear-energy technologies," Ms. Peiqing says.

French Train China Nuclear Experts Max Colchester 2011

Ko Sasaki for The Wall Street Journal Scientists from Japan's nuclear-energy agency take a soil sample to measure contamination as part of a decontamination effort in Ms. Akiha's neighborhood.

Six Months Later, Still Finding Their Way 2011

The utilities' criticism of the tax increased when the German government made a U-turn on its previous nuclear-energy policy—reversing the reactor-lifetime extensions and accelerating the planned exit from atomic energy—after the accidents at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi power plant in March.

RWE Sues Against Nuclear Tax Jan Hromadko 2011

WASHINGTON—Energy officials on Sunday said a top-to-bottom examination of procedures at U.S. nuclear-energy facilities was under way in the wake of Japan's earthquake-triggered nuclear-plant crisis.

Tests Conducted On U.S. Facilities Stephen Power 2011

But the March 11 earthquake and ensuing accident at the Fukushima plant led to a suspension of negotiations toward accords on the transfer of nuclear-energy technology and related materials for peaceful use.

Japan, Vietnam to Move Forward on Nuclear Deal Toko Sekiguchi 2011

CALGARY, Alberta—Canada said it will allow the sale to China of uranium for use in nuclear-energy generation, clearing the way for Canadian producers to compete with China's current suppliers in Kazakhstan, Australia and Russia.

Canada Allows Exports of Uranium to China Edward Welsch 2012

RWE's main priority is to source gas with as little investment as possible, as the power-and-gas utility seeks to reduce debt after Germany's shift in nuclear-energy policy hit the company's finances, Mr. Grossman said.

RWE May Reconsider Nabucco Pipeline Jan Hromadko 2012