Atomic Rod joins Cam and Rich on G’World #108

The Good Friday episode of G’World includes a discussion about the implications of Apple’s Boot Camp. I joined Cameron Reilly and Richard Giles for the great debate – Cam decided that he could handle talking to two Mac guys as he wonders whether or not this development would finally give him the motivation to try…

The Atomic Show #011 (MP3 – 13.9MB – 40min)

Shane and Rod chat about nuclear power plant security, protection against terrorist threats, an editorial about the prospects for new nuclear power plants in Florida, and the possibility that smaller nuclear power plants could help Ireland meet its increasing energy needs. They also touch briefly on Iran’s recent announcement that it had successfully enriched uranium…

Great article on natural gas supply and demand on Energy Pulse

Tim Douek, Principal, Utilis Energy has published a well researched and useful article on Energy Pulse titled Natural Gas Supply, Demand and Pricing. I highly recommend reading it if you are interested in some of the details that drive the complex natural gas market. The article is especially strong when it talks about the nature…

Forfas says nuclear may be required in Ireland

RTE News out of Ireland published a story on 4 April 2006 titled Ireland may need nuclear power. Forfas, which is an agency that advises the Irish government on industry and trade matters, has recently produced a report warning that Ireland is particularly vulnerable to increasing oil prices. Its oil consumption is 50% above the…

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The importance of "capacity to produce"

On April 8, 2006 the TimesOnline published a short, thought provoking article titled World ‘cannot meet oil demand’, written by Carl Mortished. The article focuses on information provided by Christophe de Margerie, head of exploration for Total. According to M de Margerie, the important fact that is missing when commentators and others talk about energy…

PBMR Update – 7 April 2006

The South African Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) remains on track to begin construction in September of 2007. According to Tom Ferreira, the project communications manager, the first plant should be operational by 2010. A large portion of the construction and component development is being contracted to local South African firms in an effort to…

The Atomic Show #010 (MP3 – 16MB – 46min)

Shane and I talk about the amazing employment prospects for nuclear trained people and for those people willing to learn more about the technology. In general terms, we discuss some of the areas where the third generation nuclear plants that are likely to be constructed have been improved over existing nuclear power plants. We also…

Is there a nuclear future in Germany?

Despite a negotiated political agreement to shut down its operating reactors at the end of their initial 30 year licensing period, Germany still needs nuclear engineers. It did not produce a single person with a nuclear engineering degree in 2001, but a recent study shows that it is an industry that is facing a wave…

Finns excited about leading the way

After a long and detailed look at all of the available alternatives, Finland decided a couple of years ago to begin building their fifth nuclear power plant. That is not news, but some of you might be interested in finding out how the project is going and how it is being received. In an article…

Australia and China sign uranium supply agreement

The BBC is reporting this morning that Australia has signed an agreement with China to supply approximately 20,000 tons of uranium each year under the condition that the Australian uranium will not be used in the Chinese nuclear weapons program. At current world prices of about $35 per pound (USD), the deal is worth about…

Aiken business leaders say – Please, In MY Back Yard

Aiken, South Carolina is a gentile southern city with amazing golf courses, public gardens, a superior school system and many other fine amenities that make it an excellent place to live and raise a family. It is also a place where a group of business organizations have gotten together to convince the federal government that…