Energy Security News

DOE Approves Alaska LNG Export Application  Jun 11, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approved an application for the continued export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Kenai, Alaska LNG export terminal for a period of two years.

DOE Announces Effort to Advance U.S. Wind Power Manufacturing Capacity  Jun 11, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DOE and six leading wind industry turbine manufacturers: Ge Energy, Siemens Power Generation, Vestas Wind Systems, Clipper Turbine Works, Suzlon Energy and Gamesa Corporation.

EC Calls for Coordinated Response to Rising Oil Prices  Jun 11, 2008
Based on conclusions reached in a June 11 debate over ways to mitigate the effects of rising global fuel prices, the European Commission (EC) plans to develop a new energy policy communication.

Frost: Environmental Concerns, Electricity Demands Boost Nuclear Energy Market   Jun 10, 2008
Supplying more than 31% of electricity demand, nuclear energy plays a key role in the European Union's (EU's) generation structure, and emerges as a comprehensive and cost-effective generating option.

EU Regulators Commit to Stronger Nuclear Safety Measures  Jun 10, 2008
Nuclear safety regulators from all 27 member states of the European Union (EU) recently reached agreement on steps to further strengthen nuclear safety, radioactive waste management and nuclear facility decommissioning arrangements in the EU.

Deloitte: Energy, Resources Companies Make Progress on Security   Jun 5, 2008
Energy and resources businesses are working hard to improve their security and be one step ahead of the latest security threats, according to the 2008 Energy and Resources Global Security Survey from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

NRC Releases Previously Withheld Event Reports for NFS, BWXT Facilities for 2004-2007  May 21, 2008
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) released event notification reports for two nuclear fuel fabrication facilities, Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) in Erwin, Tenn. and BWX Technologies (BWXT) in Lynchburg, Va., for the period of 2004 - 2007.

NRC Invites Public Comment on Advanced Reactor Design Policy  May 21, 2008
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is updating its policy on advanced nuclear power plant designs and has published a draft policy statement for public comment.

DOE Announces Policy for Managing Excess Uranium Inventory   Mar 19, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a policy statement on the management, future use and disposition of DOE excess uranium inventory.

IEEE Begins Work on Standard to Recommend Practices for Investigating Events at Nuclear Facilities - IEEE P1707  Mar 17, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) began work on IEEE P1707 - Recommended Practice for the Investigation of Events at Nuclear Facilities.

EC Focuses on Common Euro Rules for Nuclear Safety, Waste Management  Feb 21, 2008
Representatives of the European Commission (EC) and the European High Level Group (HLG) on Nuclear Safety and Waste Management met on Feb. 20 to discuss nuclear energy safety and radioactive waste management issues.

GAO: NRC Needs to Reassess Security of NRC-Licensed Research Reactors   Feb 20, 2008
A Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) security assessment of research reactors contains questionable assumptions that create uncertainty about whether the assessment reflects the full range of security risks and potential consequences of attacks, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

FERC Approves Infrastructure Protection Standards to Help Shield Power Grid from 'Malicious' Disruption  Feb 7, 2008
In an effort to safeguard the nation's electrical grid from disruption by cyber attackers, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a final rule approving eight mandatory security standards that apply to all users, owners and operators of the U.S. bulk power system.

ASME Offers Training in RAMCAP Risk Analysis Methodology  Feb 1, 2008
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), in collaboration with Alion Science and Technology, will hold five training courses in 2008 on the ASME Risk Analysis and Management for Critical Asset Protection (RAMCAP) program.

IAEA Booklet Details Importance, Fundamentals of Nuclear Safeguards System  Sep 12, 2007
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) booklet describes and explains the fundamentals of the IAEA safeguards system and its role as a key element of international security, said the agency.

Pipeline Safety: Notice of Policy Statement on Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Transporting Ethanol, Other Biofuels  Aug 23, 2007
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), in coordination with the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Agriculture and others, considered current and future transportation challenges posed by growing demand for ethanol and other biofuels and biofuel blends in Notice of Policy Statement on Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Transporting Ethanol and Other Biofuels.

EC Proposes Integrated Energy and Climate Change Legislative Package  Jan 12, 2007
The European Commission (EC) proposed a comprehensive package of measures to establish a new energy policy for Europe to combat climate change and boost the energy security and competitiveness of the European Union (EU).

EC Proposes Measures to Improve Protection of Critical Infrastructure in Europe   Dec 12, 2006
The European Commission (EC) adopted a communication on a European programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and a proposal for a directive on the identification and designation of critical infrastructure in Europe.

ASTM Committee to Focus on High Security Fences, Perimeter Barriers  May 8, 2006
ASTM International Committee F14 is seeking participants for the recently formed Subcommittee F14.50 - High Security Fences and Perimeter Barriers.