The dizzying cynicism of AREVA
April 9, 2011
The
collective
Getting out of nuclear
has obtained an internal document circulating within the AREVA group, which is not much concerned about the impact that the Fukushima events could have on the "nuclear energy market".
This document, in English (can someone translate this document into French and Spanish?)
Title:
Impact of the Fukushima incident on the nuclear industry
TRANSLATION
TO FRENCH OF SOME EXCERPTS FROM THIS INTERNAL DOCUMENT OF
AREVA:
Page
4:
Main
potential effects of the Fukushima incident on the nuclear power sector
-
Most countries
involved in nuclear energy or in a
construction
program have reacted quite rationally to the Fukushima incident
-
Nuclear energy is necessary
-
Do not ride the emotional wave
-
Lessons must be learned from the Japanese crisis
-
Most countries have announced safety checks of their nuclear facilities:
- For fourteen European countries, these checks will include audits
-
Some countries have also already announced that they will review their safety standards -
Only Germany has directly announced stricter measures regarding its installed base (temporary shutdown of the 7 oldest plants, a three-month moratorium on the extension of their operating life). -
New constructions - especially those that are due to come online soon - may be delayed in order to incorporate the updated safety standards. -
However, there is no question - outside of Japan - of canceling any construction programs or stopping ongoing construction.
EXCERPTS
FROM THE ORIGINAL INTERNAL DOCUMENT OF AREVA
Page
4:
Main
potential impacts of the Fukushima event on the nuclear power sector
-
Most countries with a nuclear installed base and/or a New Build program have had pretty rational reactions following the Fukushima event
-
Nuclear energy is necessary
-
Do not ride the wave of emotion
-
Lessons have to be learned from the Japanese crisis
-
Most countries have announced safety reviews of their existing NPPs:
- For 14 European countries, these reviews will include check-ups
-
Some countries have also already announced that they will review their safety standards -
Only Germany directly announced more stringent measures regarding its installed base (temporary shutdown of 7 oldest plants, 3-month moratorium on lifetime extension) -
New Builds - especially the ones with the closest CODs - may be delayed in order to integrate amended safety standards / licensing process -
However, there is no question - outside of Japan - to cancel New Build programs or stop current constructions
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Original version (English)
The
dizzying cynicism of AREVA
April
9, 2011
The
collective
Getting out of nuclear
has obtained an internal document circulating
within the group AREVA, which is not much concerned about the impact that the
Fukushima events could have on the "nuclear energy market".
This
document, in English, (can someone translate this document into
French and Spanish ?)
Title:
Impact
of the Fukushima incident on the nuclear industry
TRANSLATION
TO SPANISH OF SOME EXCERPTS FROM THIS INTERNAL DOCUMENT OF
AREVA :
Page
4 :
Main
potential effect of the Fukushima incident on the nuclear power sector
-
Most countries
involved in nuclear energy or in a
construction
program have had quite rational reactions to the Fukushima incident
-
Nuclear energy is necessary
-
Do not ride the emotional wave
-
Lessons must be learned from the Japanese crisis
-
Most countries have announced safety checks of their nuclear facilities:
- For fourteen European countries, these checks will include audits
-
Some countries have also already announced that they will review their safety standards -
Only Germany has directly announced stricter measures regarding its installed base (temporary shutdown of the 7 oldest plants, a three-month moratorium on the extension of their operating life). -
New constructions - especially those that are due to come online soon - may be delayed in order to incorporate the updated safety standards. -
However, there is no question - outside of Japan - of canceling any construction programs or stopping ongoing construction.
EXCERPTS
FROM THE ORIGINAL INTERNAL DOCUMENT OF AREVA
Page
4 :
Main
potential impacts of the Fukushima event on the nuclear power sector
-
Most countries with a nuclear installed base and/or a New Build program have had pretty rational reactions following the Fukushima event
-
Nuclear energy is necessary
-
Do not ride the wave of emotion
-
Lessons have to be learned from the Japanese crisis
-
Most countries have announced safety reviews of their existing NPPs:
- For 14 European countries, these reviews will include check-ups
-
Some countries have also already announced that they will review their safety standards -
Only Germany directly announced more stringent measures regarding its installed base (temporary shutdown of 7 oldest plants, 3-month moratorium on lifetime extension) -
New Builds - especially the ones with the closest CODs - may be delayed in order to integrate amended safety standards / licensing process -
However, there is no question - outside of Japan - to cancel New Build programs or stop current constructions
New
Guide
Home Page