Tuesday, 19 November 2013
Monday, 18 November 2013
Sunday, 17 November 2013
Hinkley Point Economics Questioned
The Guardian has questioned the economics of how the deal has been struck with EDF at Hinkley Point.
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/oct/30/hinkley-point-nuclear-power-plant-uk-government-edf-underwrite
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/oct/30/hinkley-point-nuclear-power-plant-uk-government-edf-underwrite
Saturday, 16 November 2013
Proposed New Power Station named - Wylfa Newydd
The proposed new power station was given an official name this week. They obviously don't like it being called Wylfa 'B'. Possibly because it will have nothing to to with the first Wylfa station. Different design, different owners and constructors.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-24955867
The BBC report states 'it is hoped that the new station will boost the Island's economy'. Not a great endorsement there then!
Also the proposal is now for two reactors, not three as was originally suggested.
The formal consultation will begin in 2014.
I'm not sure that the reactors have an operating license to be used in the UK yet?
At least the photo used by BBC news was up to date. It showed the recent drilling site with the old Wylfa site in the back ground. The rig is no longer there, but a white Land Rover is. Lets hope the guys building the new site are better at that than driving across wet fields - this Land Rover has been stuck in the mud for two days now.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-24955867
The BBC report states 'it is hoped that the new station will boost the Island's economy'. Not a great endorsement there then!
Also the proposal is now for two reactors, not three as was originally suggested.
The formal consultation will begin in 2014.
I'm not sure that the reactors have an operating license to be used in the UK yet?
At least the photo used by BBC news was up to date. It showed the recent drilling site with the old Wylfa site in the back ground. The rig is no longer there, but a white Land Rover is. Lets hope the guys building the new site are better at that than driving across wet fields - this Land Rover has been stuck in the mud for two days now.
Friday, 15 November 2013
Consultation Update Rhiannon Wind Farm
Post card notification received from Centrica Energy and Dong Energy regarding a statutory consultation for the proposed Rhiannon Wind Farm (Stage 2 Consultation).
They are planning to start this consultation in early 2014 for submission of relevant consent applications later in 2014. The PC advises that they will notify the local community prior to the beginning of their Stage 2 consultation.
They are planning to start this consultation in early 2014 for submission of relevant consent applications later in 2014. The PC advises that they will notify the local community prior to the beginning of their Stage 2 consultation.
Sunday, 10 November 2013
Wreck at Porth y Pistyll
The remains of a keel with stem scarf has re-emerged in a gully after movement of sand and stones in recent storms. It regularly disappears and re-appears. There is also the remains of an engine block buried in the gully.
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