2007 News Releases

NRU Reactor Returned to Service
Chalk River, 2007 December 16 — AECL confirms that the National Research Reactor (NRU) was safely returned to service at 3:44 a.m. on Sunday, December 16, 2007.
Prime Minister Harper Announces New Chair and CEO of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
Ottawa, 2007 December 14 — Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that he has accepted the resignation of Michael C. Burns as Chair of the Board of AECL, effective 31 December 2007. He also announced the appointment of Ms. Glenna Carr as the new Chair as well as Mr. Hugh MacDiarmid as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
NRU Reactor Ready For Service
“Absolute and unwavering commitment to safety”
Chalk River, 2007 December 13 — Operations staff at AECL Chalk River Laboratories have initiated procedures to restart the National Research Universal (NRU) reactor.
AECL Committed to Returning NRU Reactor to Service
Chalk River, 2007 December 11 — In response to a statement issued by the Government of Canada on December 10^th, AECL confirms that it has a detailed work plan in place to ensure the NRU reactor is safely returned to service as quickly as possible and it remains in constant communication with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) staff to expedite the approvals needed.
AECL Provides Status Report on NRU Reactor
Chalk River, 2007 December 04 — AECL is extending the outage of its National Research Universal (NRU) reactor, at its Chalk River facilities, to complete the installation of safety-related equipment.
CNSC Approves Renewal of AECL's Operating Licence for Dedicated Isotope Facility
Chalk River, 2007 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.
Second CANDU Unit in European Union Officially In Service
CANDU Project had more than $500 million in Canadian Content
Cernavoda, Romania, 2007 October 05 — The European Union’s second CANDU nuclear power plant has achieved continuous full power and has been placed in service.
AECL Appoints Regional Vice-President For Centre of Excellence for CANDU Retubing
Saint John Centre to support Global CANDU 6 fleet
Saint John, NB, 2007 September 06 — Following the announcement by Team CANDU® that it will be conducting a feasibility study for an Advanced CANDU Reactor® (ACR-1000) in New Brunswick, AECL is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David Scott as Regional Vice-President, CANDU 6® Retube/Refurbishments, effective immediately.
AECL Signs Memorandum of Understanding with China and Argentina for Future Cooperation on CANDU^® Projects
Beijing, China, 2007 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.
Team CANDU Supports Ontario Power Authority’s Supply Plan Recommendations
Mississauga, 2007 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.
Energy Alberta Corporation files an application with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to site its Nuclear Power Plant near Peace River, Alberta
Calgary, AB, 2007 August 27 — Energy Alberta Corporation (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).
AECL Awarded Preventative Maintenance Contract For Qinshan Power Plant In China
First commercial sale of CANDU Services’ SYSTMS software tool
Mississauga, 2007 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.
Team CANDU New Brunswick to Conduct Feasibility Study for Second Nuclear Power Plant at Point Lepreau
New ACR-1000 Technology of Choice for New Brunswick
Saint John, NB; 2007 August 1 — 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^®).
AECL Signs Agreement with Argentina to Enter into Negotiations for New CANDU Unit
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2007 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.
New Brunswick Community College grads starting new careers with AECL
Saint John, NB, 2007 July 10 — New hires demonstrate AECL’s commitment to hiring qualified local people
For 14 New Brunswick Community College graduates, Monday, July 9 will be day one in a new career as they begin work at AECL’s Point Lepreau Refurbishment Office in Saint John.
AECL President Announces Retirement
Mississauga, 2007 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.
New World-Class Research Technology Unveiled at AECL’s Chalk River Laboratories
Chalk River, 2007 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.
Team CANDU Participates in Nuclear Technology Review by Province
Mississauga, 2007 May 31 — Study will Confirm CANDU Nuclear Technology Best Choice for Ontario
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.
AECL to seek Generic Design Approval for ACR-1000 in United Kingdom
London, UK, 2007 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.
Romania’s Second CANDU Unit Nears Commercial Operation
Cernavoda, Romania, 2007 May 07 — New CANDU 6 power plant achieves first sustained nuclear reaction
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.
AECL Signs Agreement with Argentina to Provide Specialized Training on Retubing CANDU 6 Reactor
Saint John, NB, 2007 February 22 — Secretary of Energy for Argentina visits New Brunswick
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.
AECL’s School to Work Transition Program Recognized
Pembroke, 2007 January 29 ― It was an exciting evening at the Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala on Saturday, January 27 when AECL’s name was announced as this year’s winner of the Passport to Prosperity Award.

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2007 News Releases