Nuclear News Roundup Jul 02, 2017 EDF estimates the cost of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project in the UK to now total £19.6 billion ($25.4 billion), up from its earlier estimate of £18.1 billion. The target date for first operation of unit 1 remains by the end of 2025. world-nuclear-news.org According to Swedish Finnish daily Hufvudstadsbladet (HBL), Russia is planning to move a floating nuclear power station through the Gulf of Finland this summer. The Akademik Lomonosov will be moved from St. Petersburg to Murmansk, HBL reported. err.ee Yukiya mentioned that safety and risk management issues are the things that need to be sorted out before moving ahead with nuclear power projects. dhakatribune.com The Federal Government, Monday, said it has invited the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, to conduct an assessment of Nigeria’s nuclear and radiation regulatory framework and also undertake a review of the safety and preparedness of the country as regards such issues and emergencies. Vanguardngr.com
