What Really Happened At Oyster Creek, Report Released
The US NRC has finally issued an inspection report on Oyster Creek and the events during hurricane Sandy. During the
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Groups File Complaints With NRC About Oyster Creek Failures
A number of environmental and public safety groups have filed an emergency legal complaint with the NRC over failures at
Read moreOyster Creek Under Special Inspection By The NRC
The NRC announced they are doing a special inspection of Oyster Creek today, after incidents that arose during Hurricane Sandy. The
Read moreNRC Provides Some Answers On Sandy Aftermath
Communications staff over at the NRC blog have provided a bit more information on what happened at two plants after
Read moreAnother Media Outlet Confirms Salem Intake Pumps Damaged
Local media outlet NewJerseyNewsroom cites additiional information about what transpired at Salem nuclear plant though they do not cite where
Read moreNRC Provides Additional Information On Salem & Oyster Creek Outages
The NRC has updated their last post about the aftermath of hurricane Sandy. The newest post provides details about the
Read moreSalem Unit 1, No Timeline For Restart
Reuters is reporting no timeline for restarting unit 1 at Salem after a high wave from hurricane Sandy took out
Read moreThe Media Takes On The Nuclear Industry After Sandy Failures
A long list of media outlets are criticizing the nuclear industry and the safety lapses exposed by hurricane Sandy. While
Read moreDamaged Salem Nuclear Plant Has Long History Of Failures
The New York Times reported in 2004 on the horrible track record of the Salem nuclear plant. Salem was damaged
Read moreSalem Nuclear Plant Developing Repair Plan, No Restart In Plans Yet
The Wall Street Journal is quoting the owner of the Salem nuclear plant as being in the process of developing
Read moreSalem Nuclear Plant Still Offline, Broken Water Pumps
We reported last night that the Salem nuclear plant didn’t just suffer water intakes clogged with debris from Hurricane Sandy
Read moreSalem Nuclear Plant Damaged Cooling Pumps
The NRC has proven to be rather useless throughout hurricane Sandy and the aftermath as the public tries to find
Read moreSalem Nuclear Plant Still Without River Access, On Backup Systems
The NRC is reporting Salem unit 1 to still be on auxiliary feedwater and steam venting after the water intakes for
Read moreOyster Creek Leaves Alert Status, Questions Linger
Exelon is reporting via email press release that Oyster Creek has exited alert status. Water levels have receded below
Read moreUpdate On Oyster Creek & Salem Nuclear Plant Status
Oyster Creek has been without any information most of the day from either the NRC or the operator. The NRC
Read moreArea Near Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant Damaged, Flooded
Enenews has two videos reporting that the area near Oyster Creek nuclear plant is heavily damaged and flooded as of
Read moreOyster Creek Continues To Be Under Alert – UPDATED
Update: Reuters reported last night that 7 feet was the height of the service water pump needed to cool the
Read moreUpdate On Multiple East Coast Reactor Incidents & Alerts
Oyster Creek had service water pumps at risk due to high water from Sandy. This included the cooling water for
Read moreOyster Creek Lost Grid Power, Spent Fuel Pool Cooling At Risk
We have full confirmation that Oyster Creek nuclear station has lost grid power via Yahoo news. “The plant’s owner, Exelon
Read moreIndian Point Nuclear Plant Under Alert
Update: We found a nearby river station. It shows 9.8ft but as of now the water has not begun to
Read moreAlert At Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant Due To Flooding, Millstone At 75%
Oyster Creek Nuclear Station is under an alert after storm waters exceeding the high level criteria per the NRC. The
Read moreOyster Creek Sees High Water, Possible Power Outage As Sandy Makes Landfall
Oyster Creek is now seeing elevated water as Sandy makes landfall in the area. Barnegat Bay is the area near
Read moreSandy Batters East Coast, Nuclear Plants Stay Online
According to the NRC website updated for today there have been no changes to nuclear plant power output. Sandy is
Read moreSandy To Make Landfall Around Atlantic City NJ
Sandy is expected to make landfall around Atlantic City NJ. This puts Oyster Creek, Salem and Peach Bottom nuclear plants
Read moreHurricane Sandy Targets US Nuclear Plants
Update: Sandy is currently 575 miles from NYC. Storm surge warnings for Long Island Sound and NYC harbor. Sandy should
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