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GE Energy has provided technology to the nuclear industry for more than 50 years. Its business divides into four main sections: [http://www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/nuclear_energy/en/new_reactors.htm new reactors], [http://www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/nuclear_energy/en/nuclear_fuel.htm nuclear fuel], [http://www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/nuclear_energy/en/reactor_serv.htm reactor services] and [http://www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/nuclear_energy/en/performance_serv.htm performance services]. | GE Energy has provided technology to the nuclear industry for more than 50 years. Its business divides into four main sections: [http://www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/nuclear_energy/en/new_reactors.htm new reactors], [http://www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/nuclear_energy/en/nuclear_fuel.htm nuclear fuel], [http://www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/nuclear_energy/en/reactor_serv.htm reactor services] and [http://www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/nuclear_energy/en/performance_serv.htm performance services]. | ||
| − | Like most other companies involved in nuclear power, GE Energy is attempting to rebrand nuclear as a green technology. Its website says: | + | Like most other companies involved in nuclear power, GE Energy is attempting to rebrand nuclear as a green technology. Its website says: "At GE, we're dedicated to meeting the world's energy requirements with solutions that help protect and preserve our environment. That's why we're committed to helping nuclear power plants operate safely and with greater efficiency and output."<ref>[http://www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/nuclear_energy/en/index.htm ‘Where experience matters’], GE website, undated accessed February 2007.</ref> |
In addition to the US, GE Energy has a major presence in Canada, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Norway. | In addition to the US, GE Energy has a major presence in Canada, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Norway. | ||
| − | In 2007, it is hosting two international conferences called ‘Advancing the Nuclear Renaissance’. | + | In 2007, it is hosting two international conferences called ‘Advancing the Nuclear Renaissance’. <ref>[http://www.gepower.com/corporate/share/lessonslearned/index.htm Advancing the Nuclear Renaissance], GE website, undated, accessed February 2007.</ref> |
==Nukes Vital for Climate and Security of Supply== | ==Nukes Vital for Climate and Security of Supply== | ||
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General Electric has been pushing the case for nuclear in the UK for several years. | General Electric has been pushing the case for nuclear in the UK for several years. | ||
| − | In September 2004, Andrew White, chairman and chief executive officer of General Electric's global nuclear unit, said: "It's vital for the UK to support nuclear energy. I don't see a good energy policy in the UK to meet Kyoto and secure supplies". | + | In September 2004, Andrew White, chairman and chief executive officer of General Electric's global nuclear unit, said: "It's vital for the UK to support nuclear energy. I don't see a good energy policy in the UK to meet Kyoto and secure supplies".<ref>[http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000102&sid=a6B03nugUN7w&refer=uk U.K. Needs Nuclear Power to Meet Demand, GE Says], ''Bloomberg'', September 29, 2004.</ref> |
| − | In 2006, GE Infrastructure, one of GE’s six divisions, set out the company’s view on the future of the UK’s nuclear energy industry, in a submission to the Department for Trade and Industry’s consultation ‘Our Energy Challenge – Securing clean affordable energy for the long-term’, which followed the 2003 Energy White Paper. The document stated that GE wants to see | + | In 2006, GE Infrastructure, one of GE’s six divisions, set out the company’s view on the future of the UK’s nuclear energy industry, in a submission to the Department for Trade and Industry’s consultation ‘Our Energy Challenge – Securing clean affordable energy for the long-term’, which followed the 2003 Energy White Paper. The document stated that GE wants to see "nuclear… back on the permitting agenda with standardized approval procedures for new build that ensures fast and economic deployment, to ensure security of supply while meeting environmental safety objectives." |
| − | It continued: | + | It continued: "GE believes that nuclear energy is and will remain an essential component of the global energy mix… Nuclear energy helps to ensure security of supply and meeting greenhouse gas reduction objectives… GE welcomes the approach taken by the UK Government to examine the possibility to build new nuclear units… GE believes that the Government should put in place the following policy elements to ensure that: |
* The public is informed about the need for new builds and nuclear waste management, | * The public is informed about the need for new builds and nuclear waste management, | ||
* The licensing process for new builds is transparent and streamlined in order to reduce the commissioning time and lessen risk for private investors, | * The licensing process for new builds is transparent and streamlined in order to reduce the commissioning time and lessen risk for private investors, | ||
| − | * A sustainable waste management policy is put in | + | * A sustainable waste management policy is put in place".<ref>[http://www.dti.gov.uk/files/file31111.pdf GE Infrastructure’s submission to the Department for Trade and Industry’s consultation ‘Our Energy Challenge – Securing clean affordable energy for the long-term’ (pdf file)], [http://www.dti.gov.uk Department for Trade and Industry website], undated, accessed February 2007 </ref> |
==Pro-Nuke Lobbying== | ==Pro-Nuke Lobbying== | ||
| − | According to an article in ''Sunday Business'' in January 2006, General Electric has "begun a lobbying campaign for its Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR) design to be used in the UK’s next generation of nuclear reactors. GE Nuclear chief executive Andy White told The Business he had discussed using GE&’s technology with UK nuclear company British Energy, Eon UK and EdF Energy, the two UK companies seen as the leaders of any potential new build. He also said he had met Prime Minister Tony Blair last year and briefed officials at the Department of Trade and Industry. | + | According to an article in ''Sunday Business'' in January 2006, General Electric has "begun a lobbying campaign for its Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR) design to be used in the UK’s next generation of nuclear reactors. GE Nuclear chief executive Andy White told The Business he had discussed using GE&’s technology with UK nuclear company British Energy, Eon UK and EdF Energy, the two UK companies seen as the leaders of any potential new build. He also said he had met Prime Minister Tony Blair last year and briefed officials at the Department of Trade and Industry.<ref>Richard Orange, "GE Seeking UK Nuclear Role", ''Sunday Business'', January 22, 2006; Not accessible online.</ref> |
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==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
Revision as of 04:11, 24 December 2007
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This article is part of the Center for Media & Democracy's focus on the fallout of nuclear "spin." |
GE Energy is the energy arm of General Electric, the diversified global company with interests spanning from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and advanced materials.
GE Energy is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2006 it generated revenue of $19 billion. On its website GE-Energy states that it "works in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy; renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and biogas; and other alternative fuels."[1]
Contents
GE Energy’s nuclear business
GE Energy has provided technology to the nuclear industry for more than 50 years. Its business divides into four main sections: new reactors, nuclear fuel, reactor services and performance services.
Like most other companies involved in nuclear power, GE Energy is attempting to rebrand nuclear as a green technology. Its website says: "At GE, we're dedicated to meeting the world's energy requirements with solutions that help protect and preserve our environment. That's why we're committed to helping nuclear power plants operate safely and with greater efficiency and output."[2]
In addition to the US, GE Energy has a major presence in Canada, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Norway.
In 2007, it is hosting two international conferences called ‘Advancing the Nuclear Renaissance’. [3]
Nukes Vital for Climate and Security of Supply
General Electric has been pushing the case for nuclear in the UK for several years.
In September 2004, Andrew White, chairman and chief executive officer of General Electric's global nuclear unit, said: "It's vital for the UK to support nuclear energy. I don't see a good energy policy in the UK to meet Kyoto and secure supplies".[4]
In 2006, GE Infrastructure, one of GE’s six divisions, set out the company’s view on the future of the UK’s nuclear energy industry, in a submission to the Department for Trade and Industry’s consultation ‘Our Energy Challenge – Securing clean affordable energy for the long-term’, which followed the 2003 Energy White Paper. The document stated that GE wants to see "nuclear… back on the permitting agenda with standardized approval procedures for new build that ensures fast and economic deployment, to ensure security of supply while meeting environmental safety objectives."
It continued: "GE believes that nuclear energy is and will remain an essential component of the global energy mix… Nuclear energy helps to ensure security of supply and meeting greenhouse gas reduction objectives… GE welcomes the approach taken by the UK Government to examine the possibility to build new nuclear units… GE believes that the Government should put in place the following policy elements to ensure that:
- The public is informed about the need for new builds and nuclear waste management,
- The licensing process for new builds is transparent and streamlined in order to reduce the commissioning time and lessen risk for private investors,
- A sustainable waste management policy is put in place".[5]
Pro-Nuke Lobbying
According to an article in Sunday Business in January 2006, General Electric has "begun a lobbying campaign for its Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR) design to be used in the UK’s next generation of nuclear reactors. GE Nuclear chief executive Andy White told The Business he had discussed using GE&’s technology with UK nuclear company British Energy, Eon UK and EdF Energy, the two UK companies seen as the leaders of any potential new build. He also said he had met Prime Minister Tony Blair last year and briefed officials at the Department of Trade and Industry.[6]
Affiliation
GE Energy is a member of:
- Clean and Safe Energy Coalition
- NuStart Consortium
- World Nuclear Association
- Nuclear Energy Institute (which counts Andrew C. White, GE Energy's President and Chief Executive Officer, among its directors).
Resources
References
- ↑ "GE Energy Receives Largest Jenbacher Gas Engine Order: Projects Support Bangladesh Rural Electrification Initiative", Media Release, December 19, 2007.
- ↑ ‘Where experience matters’, GE website, undated accessed February 2007.
- ↑ Advancing the Nuclear Renaissance, GE website, undated, accessed February 2007.
- ↑ U.K. Needs Nuclear Power to Meet Demand, GE Says, Bloomberg, September 29, 2004.
- ↑ GE Infrastructure’s submission to the Department for Trade and Industry’s consultation ‘Our Energy Challenge – Securing clean affordable energy for the long-term’ (pdf file), Department for Trade and Industry website, undated, accessed February 2007
- ↑ Richard Orange, "GE Seeking UK Nuclear Role", Sunday Business, January 22, 2006; Not accessible online.
