CNSC Approves Renewal of AECL's Operating Licence for Dedicated Isotope Facility
(October 26) AECL is pleased to report that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has approved its application to renew the Operating Licence for AECL’s Dedicated Isotope Facilities (DIF). The renewed licence is valid until October 31, 2011. Read more
Second CANDU Unit in European Union Officially In Service
(October 05) The European Union’s second CANDU nuclear power plant has achieved continuous full power and has been placed in service. Cernavoda Unit 2 CANDU nuclear power station was officially commissioned on Friday, October 5, 2007 during ceremonies attended by Romanian Prime Minister Călin Popescu–Tăriceanu and senior officials from AECL. Read more
AECL Signs Memorandum of Understanding with China and Argentina for Future Cooperation on CANDU Projects
(September 04) China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), Nucleoeléctrica Argentina S.A. (NASA), and AECL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to conduct a joint study of the potential for cooperation in design, manufacture, construction and operation of CANDU nuclear power plants on future projects in Argentina, Canada and China. Read more
Team CANDU Supports Ontario Power Authority’s Supply Plan Recommendations
(August 30) Team CANDU supports the Ontario Power Authority’s new Integrated Power System Plan (IPSP) outlining a balanced approach for meeting the province’s electricity needs by incorporating aggressive conservation and reliance on renewable energy sources, and continuing to rely on nuclear for base load power. Read more
Energy Alberta files an application with the CNSC to site its Nuclear Power Plant near Peace River, Alberta
(August 27) Energy Alberta is pleased to announce that it has filed an Application for a License to Prepare Site with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). Read more
AECL Awarded Preventative Maintenance Contract For Qinshan Power Plant In China
(August 10) AECL is pleased to announce that its CANDU Services group has been awarded a five-year contract by the Third Qinshan Nuclear Power Company (TQNPC) for the development of a preventative maintenance program for the two CANDU 6 Qinshan units located in Zhejiang, China. Read more
Team CANDU New Brunswick to Conduct Feasibility Study for Second Nuclear Power Plant at Point Lepreau
(August 01) Team CANDU® New Brunswick announced today that the Government of New Brunswick has accepted its proposal to conduct a feasibility study for the construction of a Generation III+ Advanced CANDU Reactor® (ACR-1000®). Read more
AECL Signs Agreement with Argentina to Enter into Negotiations for New CANDU Unit
(July 27) AECL is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nucleoeléctrica Argentina S.A. (NASA) to enter into commercial negotiations to define the contracts and project delivery model for a new 740-megawatt CANDU 6™ power plant. Read more
New Brunswick Community College grads starting new careers with AECL
(July 10) For 14 New Brunswick Community College graduates, Monday, July 9 will be day one in a new career as they begin work at Atomic Energy of Canada Limited’s Point Lepreau Refurbishment Office in Saint John. Read more
AECL President Announces Retirement
(June 26) AECL announced today that Mr. Robert Van Adel, President and Chief Executive Officer has decided to retire from the Company as of November 2, 2007. Read more
Team CANDU Participates in Nuclear Technology Review by Province
(May 31) Team CANDU is ready to participate in the McKinsey & Company independent review of the nuclear technology options available to the Province and is confident that CANDU technology will provide Ontario with the best nuclear technology option. Read more
New World-Class Research Technology Unveiled at AECL’s Chalk River Laboratories
(June 15) AECL congratulates the National Research Council (NRC) on the official opening of Canada’s first neutron reflectometer for the Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (CNBC) located at AECL’s Chalk River Laboratories. Read more
AECL to seek Generic Design Approval for ACR-1000 in United Kingdom
(May 29) AECL applauds the United Kingdom’s recommendations for meeting future electricity needs as outlined in the Energy White Paper and plans to seek pre-licensing approval for its ACR-1000® Advanced CANDU Reactor® as part of the Generic Design Assessment process. Read more
Surveys Show Ontarians Prefer Canadian-made CANDU Technology
(May) Two recent surveys on attitudes toward nuclear energy show support across Canada reaching its highest level in two years and also indicate that the vast majority of Ontarians prefer Canada’s CANDU technology when it comes to new nuclear plants. Read more
Romania’s Second CANDU Unit Nears Commercial Operation
(May 07) AECL today announced that the new Cernavoda Unit 2 CANDU 6 nuclear power plant owned by Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica (SNN) SA, Romania’s nuclear public utility, sustained a fission reaction for the first time at approximately 11:25 p.m. local time on Sunday, May 6, 2007. Read more
Branding an energy contender
(April) Atomic Energy of Canada has successfully sold its CANDU reactors overseas for years. Now, management’s hoping that a streamlined and branded approach to its product and development will attract new business here at home. Read more
Commitment to Quality Results in Successful Audits
(March) AECL’s Commercial Operations business unit has received the stamp of approval from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority – allowing the company to perform pressure boundary work for another three years. Read more
Getting Primed for Startup: Fuel Introduced into Cernavoda 2
(March) The first bundle of nuclear fuel has been loaded into Cernavoda 2, transforming the nuclear plant into an official nuclear facility and paving the way for commercial operation this summer. Find out more
With a Team Like This, It’s Hard to be Modest!
(March 9) Annually, AECL recognizes an outstanding group of employees with AECL Awards of Excellence. These employees, nominated by their peers, have made significant contributions of excellence in a variety of disciplines and endeavours. Read more
AECL Signs Agreement with Argentina to Provide Specialized Training on Retubing CANDU 6 Reactor
(February 22) AECL is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nucleoeléctrica Argentina S.A. (NASA) to provide specialized training to assist NASA engineers in acquiring the necessary planning and implementation skills to retube Argentina's CANDU 6 power station, sister station to New Brunswick Power's Point Lepreau Generating station. Read more
Point Lepreau Waste Facility Construction Completed a Year Ahead of Schedule
(January) AECL has wrapped up construction on the Point Lepreau Solid Radioactive Waste Management Facility (SRWMF) a full year ahead of schedule, marking a major milestone in the Point Lepreau Refurbishment Project. Read more
Voice Your Choice for CANDU Nuclear in Ontario!
(January) Team CANDU, in cooperation with the Organization of CANDU Industries, has introduced a new program to encourage stakeholders and the 30,000 employees working for Team CANDU member companies to advocate for CANDU in Ontario. Find out more