Improving the Economics of Nuclear Power: Lessons Learned from the Korean Experience October 06, 2016 A growing number of nuclear power plants throughout the United States face the prospect of premature shutdown and decommissioning, leading many to dismiss nuclear power as expensive and economically uncompetitive. However, many of the recent reactor shutdowns in the U.S.
On October 3rd, GABI and Gowling WLG co-organized a private discussion on civil nuclear developments in the United Kingdom, hosted by Haynes and Boone LLP. The meeting featured formal remarks by Mr. Robert Armour, Senior Counsel and Chair of the UK Nuclear Practice at Gowlings. Mr. Armour presented and led a discussion on a number
Interest in advanced nuclear technologies is increasing during a time of uncertainty for the global nuclear industry, which is facing strong competition from low-cost natural gas and renewables. Next-generation nuclear technologies have the potential for significantly more cost-competitive power generation and improved economics. Market opportunities for these advanced nuclear concepts will likely be concentrated in
In late August, GABI hosted a delegation of students from the Korea University-Korea Institute of Science and Technology Green School. The student delegation, which consisted of a mix of Ph.D. and Master's students from a broad range of policy and technical disciplines, met with and had private dialogues with congressional, government, NGO, think tank, industry,
On Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016, GABI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korea University College of Engineering (KUCE). As part of the MOU, GABI will now serve as KUCE's Washington, DC Chapter. Additionally, the two organizations will pursue collaboration in joint workshops and conferences, educational programs, student internship programs, e-newsletters, and papers and publications.
August 02, 2016 Growing global energy demand and the increasing importance of energy decarbonization warrant the expansion of nuclear power worldwide. Nevertheless, innovative ideas will be needed so that nuclear can meet the energy needs of the future. Energy distribution systems and electricity grids are becoming increasingly sophisticated, complex, and multi-directional; although conventional large light
On Friday, July 29th, 2016, GABI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korea Consortium of Directors in University-Industry Cooperation. The stated purpose of the MOU is to facilitate cooperation between the two organizations, set the foundation for partnerships in developing future leaders through specialized training programs, and promote industry. The two organizations will develop
Although combating climate change and reducing carbon emissions have recently been viewed as the responsibility of the international community and national governments, the critical role of the private sector in global carbon mitigation has been underappreciated. Private companies and investment entities, including many in the fossil fuel industry, are becoming more environmentally responsible as they
July 12-15, 2016 Idaho National Laboratory Boise, Idaho, United States After a few-year hiatus, the Trilateral Nuclear Energy Dialogue resumed in Boise, Idaho. Throughout the course of the dialogue, participants sat in closed-door workshop sessions, listened to presentations and comments made during DOE's Consent-Based Siting Public Meeting in Boise, and visited sites and facilities within
GABI President Ms. Florence Lowe-Lee participated in "Environment and Environmentalism in East Asia," a conference hosted by the Taiwan Studies program at the University of Alberta at the Banff Centre from June 3-7, 2016. The conference brought together scholars, environmental NGO representatives, and journalists "to consider the challenges of environmental protection and sustainable development in
