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Eyewitness News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Eyewitness News
South African kids stranded in Europe as dream football trip turns into nightmare
What began as a dream football tour to Spain has turned into a logistical nightmare for Cape Town-based BT Football Academy, as dozens of children are stuck abroad. The academy, which recently participated in the renowned Donosti Cup in San Sebastian, confirmed that their return plans have failed, leaving around 37 young players in Europe with no way home. The players were originally set to return to South Africa on 16 July, with schools in the Western Cape scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, 22 July. But despite completing the tournament, many are still abroad, as return flights were not booked, despite parents paying R50,000 per child for the trip. Some parents have had to pay an additional R15,000 to secure flights for their stranded children. In a public statement, the academy cited delayed visa processing issues and a lack of funds, which disrupted their flight planning. "Despite our early attempts to begin the visa process, we were only granted appointments much later than planned. Visas were received merely a week before the intended departure," the statement read. Some parents are growing anxious, not knowing how their kids will return home. Kiewit notes that a lack of funds and poor planning have led to this situation. "It seems BT Football Academy received visas, reserved outgoing flights with the risk that there might not have been enough money to book return flights," explains Kiewit. "The Academy made the decision to go to Spain, knowing there would be a risk and financial challenge to get these youngsters back home, causing parents and kids to worry about their safe return," he says.
Business Wire
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Oklo Selects Kiewit as the Lead Constructor for First Aurora Powerhouse in Idaho
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO), an advanced nuclear technology company, announced today that it has selected Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Co. as the lead constructor for its first commercial Aurora powerhouse in Idaho, at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Under a newly executed Master Services Agreement, Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Co. (Kiewit), a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, one of North America's largest construction and engineering organizations, will begin to support the design, procurement, and construction of the Aurora-INL, with pre-construction expected to begin in 2025 and commercial operations targeted for late 2027 to early 2028. The Aurora-INL represents a major milestone in Oklo's near-term commercialization strategy to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy using proven, advanced nuclear technology. Oklo selected Kiewit through a competitive process that evaluated both technical capabilities and construction expertise. Because a significant portion of the Aurora powerhouse's construction scope is non-nuclear, Oklo can leverage Kiewit's extensive experience in delivering large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects. This approach is designed to accelerate delivery timelines, reduce costs, and uphold standards of safety and quality, underscoring Oklo's commitment to the efficient, pragmatic deployment of advanced nuclear technology. 'We've completed key pre-construction milestones, including site characterization work in Idaho, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy and Idaho National Laboratory,' said Jacob DeWitte, Co-Founder and CEO of Oklo. 'Kiewit brings the execution strength and project delivery experience that are essential as we move into this next phase. This is a critical step in helping us build efficiently and deliver clean energy on a meaningful timeline. Advanced reactors will largely be able to be constructed differently than legacy plants, and a key pathway to realizing the economic benefits associated with that is to modernize how we design, procure, and build these plants.' Oklo is uniquely positioned to deploy advanced nuclear technology in the near term, with a U.S. Department of Energy-approved site, secured fuel, and demonstrated regulatory progress that support its ability to advance toward commercial operation. 'We're excited to support Oklo in delivering one of the nation's first commercial advanced nuclear projects,' said Mike Rinehart, president of Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Co. 'As a leading design engineering, procurement, and construction partner with decades of experience in complex energy infrastructure, Kiewit is well positioned to help bring Oklo's innovative vision to life. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing clean energy solutions through disciplined execution, safety, and delivery certainty.' The Aurora-INL is a key part of Oklo's broader deployment pipeline, which includes agreements to supply over 14 GW of clean energy to commercial customers and U.S. government partners. About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and National Laboratories. About Kiewit: Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Guam. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including power;transportation; water; oil, gas and chemical; marine; building; industrial and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees. Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes statements that express Oklo's opinions, expectations, objectives, beliefs, plans, intentions, strategies, assumptions, forecasts or projections regarding future events or future results and therefore are, or may be deemed to be, 'forward-looking statements.' The words 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'continue,' 'could,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'intends,' 'may,' 'might,' 'plan,' 'possible,' 'potential,' 'predict,' 'project,' 'should,' 'would' or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology, and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. They appear in a number of places throughout this press release and include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, among other things, the benefits of the DOE's Voucher Program, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the markets in which Oklo operates. Such forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, the actual results or performance of Oklo may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The following important risk factors could affect Oklo's future results and cause those results or other outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements: risks related to the deployment of Oklo's powerhouses; the risk that Oklo is pursuing an emerging market, with no commercial project operating, regulatory uncertainties; the potential need for financing to construct plants, market, financial, political and legal conditions; the effects of competition; the risk that the DOE's Voucher Program fails to produce the expected benefits; changes in applicable laws or regulations; and the outcome of any government and regulatory proceedings and investigations and inquiries. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties of the other documents filed by Oklo from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release and in any document incorporated by reference are based on current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on Oklo. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting Oklo will be those that Oklo has anticipated. Oklo undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
CBC
14-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Northwestern Ontario nuclear waste storage site moves forward as 5 vendors chosen
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has chosen five vendors to design and plan Canada's first deep geological repository — a multibillion-dollar project that aims to eventually store the country's nuclear waste. The NWMO announced in November that Northwestern Ontario had been chosen for the repository. A site near Ignace and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation has been identified as the NWMO's preferred location for the project, which will store nuclear waste hundreds of metres underground. In a Monday news release, the NWMO said the vendors chosen are: WSP Canada Inc. Peter Kiewit Sons ULC (Kiewit). Hatch Ltd. Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada Ltd. Kinectrics Inc. "This is an exciting milestone for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization and for the nuclear industry in Canada," Craig MacBride, the NWMO's manager of public and media relations, told CBC Thunder Bay. "It's the next step in the process to permanently isolate and contain Canada's used nuclear fuel, and we've teamed up with five great companies to help us make it a reality." MacBride said the five companies will cover six categories of pre-construction work: design/engineering, above-ground construction design, mine design, underground mine construction design, nuclear management advice and nuclear systems and facilities. Laurie Swami, the NWMO's president and CEO, said the organization is proud to engage with "five experienced and respected companies" to design and plan the repository. "We're excited to work with them to move toward our goal of containing and isolating Canada's used nuclear fuel," Swami wrote in a news release. "While this is a unique project in Canada, the core needs are well established, and the companies chosen have deep experience in mining, construction design and the handling of nuclear materials." Speaking at the November announcement, Stephen Lecce, Ontario's minister of energy and electrification, said as the provincial government "expands our zero-emissions nuclear fleet to meet rising energy demand, Ontario is cementing its position as a world leader in all parts of the nuclear lifecycle. This achievement by NWMO is just the latest example." Construction on the repository isn't expected to begin until the mid-2030s, with the goal of getting the site operational in the early 2040s, the NWMO has told CBC News. The NWMO, which was founded in 2002, says the $26-billion project will create hundreds of jobs.
Cision Canada
12-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization chooses vendors to design and plan Canada's deep geological repository Français
TORONTO, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced the five companies we have selected to work with to design and plan Canada's deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel in northwestern Ontario. The NWMO, as the owner of the project, will be working with WSP Canada Inc., Peter Kiewit Sons ULC (Kiewit), Hatch Ltd., Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada Ltd. and Kinectrics Inc. The chosen companies will work on facility infrastructure design and engineering, mine design, mine construction planning, nuclear management advising and nuclear systems and facilities design. Construction will only begin once the deep geological repository has successfully completed the federal government's multi-year regulatory process and the Indigenous-led Regulatory Assessment and Approval Process, a sovereign regulatory process that will be developed and implemented by Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation. The NWMO is using an Integrated Project Delivery model to design and build the deep geological repository — an innovative approach for an innovative project. The companies and the NWMO will work as one team, co-located to move the project forward. This approach encourages trust and open communication among all parties, putting what is best for the project first by enabling collaboration between the NWMO and the selected companies. All companies involved, including the NWMO, will work hand-in-hand throughout the entirety of the process. This integrated and collaborative contracting approach is ideal for such a unique, long-term, first-of-its-kind mega-project that relies on input from our host communities, the regulator and other stakeholders. The selected vendors will have the following responsibilities: Design/engineering WSP will be responsible for all architectural design and engineering for the project, excluding the engineering and design related to mine and waste rock pile design, shafts, headframes and hoisting design and the Used Fuel Packaging Plant. Constructor Kiewit will be responsible for all above-ground construction design required to build the deep geological repository. Mine design Hatch will be responsible for all aspects of the project related to underground mine and waste rock management, as well as shaft, headframe and hoisting systems related to the design and construction of the deep geological repository. Mine construction Thyssen Mining will be responsible for the underground mine construction design of the service, test and demonstration area, as well as the sinking of three shafts into the repository. Nuclear management advisor Kinectrics will be responsible for in-depth nuclear operations management expertise and advice to inform the development and planning of the project, design, oversight and assurance framework and quality assurance programs. Nuclear systems and facilities Hatch will be responsible for all aspects of the project related to nuclear facilities and the Used Fuel Packaging Plant. Quotes "The NWMO is proud to engage with five experienced and respected companies to design and plan Canada's deep geological repository, and we're excited to work with them to move toward our goal of containing and isolating Canada's used nuclear fuel. While this is a unique project in Canada, the core needs are well established, and the companies chosen have deep experience in mining, construction design and the handling of nuclear materials." — Laurie Swami, President and CEO, Nuclear Waste Management Organization "Hatch has been working collaboratively with the NWMO on the deep geological repository since 2015, supporting the early design and planning for the surface facilities, shafts, underground infrastructure and the Used Fuel Packaging Plant. We are thrilled to be a part of this important project for Canada and are proud to be able to bring our experience in Integrated Project Delivery together with our mining and nuclear expertise to deliver this project successfully with the NWMO and the selected parties." — John Bianchini, CEO, Hatch "Kiewit is proud to be joining industry leaders for this first-of-its-kind project in the country. We are excited to bring our expertise to this project's collaborative model, which will benefit Canada and local communities for generations to come." — Patrick Lamarre, President, Kiewit Canada Group "Kinectrics is pleased to join the project team that will design and build the deep geological repository for the long-term management of Canada's used nuclear fuel. The repository ensures the protection of the environment for future generations. In our role as the nuclear management advisor for this project, we will leverage our broad experience in nuclear operations, engineering, facility licensing and management to collaborate with the project team and successfully deliver this project, continuing to support the nuclear industry's capacity to provide clean, safe, as well as reliable electricity for Canadians." — David Harris, President and CEO, Kinectrics "Thyssen Mining is honored to be chosen as the preferred proponent in the mining constructor category for the NWMO's deep geological repository, which underscores the trust and confidence placed in our team and organization. With more than 60 years of history working in the North American underground mining and civil sectors, we're proud of our track record of partnering with Indigenous communities across our country to responsibly develop sustainable projects on their lands. We will work collaboratively with our new partners on the deep geological repository to bring innovation and best-in-class expertise to the project — while always respecting the people affected and communities in which we are working. Thyssen Mining is proud to be part of the team that will deliver this once-in-a-lifetime project that Canadians can all be proud of." — Colin Wilson, CEO, Thyssen Mining "The Deep Geologic Repository represents an important step forward in Canada's clean energy future, creating a safe solution for the storage of used nuclear fuel. Using the latest technology, combined with WSP's depth of expertise, we look forward to delivering this invaluable project for Canadians » — Marie-Claude Dumas, President, WSP in Canada Quick facts On Nov. 28, 2024, the NWMO, following community willingness decisions, chose Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace to move forward in the process as host communities for Canada's deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. Canadians and Indigenous Peoples have relied on clean nuclear energy to power their homes, businesses and cities for over 60 years. A necessary byproduct of generating nuclear energy is used nuclear fuel. While Canada's used nuclear fuel is safely managed in interim storage at reactor and laboratory sites, this approach is not appropriate over the long term. The deep geological repository design uses a series of engineered and natural barriers that work together to contain and isolate used nuclear fuel between 650 and 800 meters underground. After extensive technical study and community engagement, the NWMO selected a site that is safe and where the host communities have demonstrated that they understand the project and support moving forward in the process. This process was guided by the NWMO's commitment to Reconciliation, based on co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being for Indigenous Peoples. The deep geological repository will be subject to a thorough regulatory review process to ensure it does not have adverse effects on either humans or the environment. This rigorous process will ensure the NWMO's understanding of the safety of the repository is independently confirmed by both the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Government of Canada's impact assessment process. About the NWMO Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada's intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come. The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NRG, GE Vernova and Kiewit to advance four natural gas power plants
NRG Energy, GE Vernova and Kiewit's subsidiary The Industrial Company (TIC) have announced a new venture to accelerate electricity generation capacity to support demand growth in the US, addressing the rising need for computing power and GenAI. The US-based initiative integrates the expertise of a power generation company, an original equipment manufacturer and an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company to deliver efficient and rapid power solutions for GenAI. The venture aims to shorten the concept-to-electron timeline, ensuring swift deployment of electricity generation capacity to meet increasing demand. NRG business and wholesale operations executive vice-president Robert J Gaudette stated: 'The growing demand for electricity in part due to GenAI and the buildup of data centres means we need to form new, innovative partnerships to quickly increase America's dispatchable generation. 'Working together, these three industry leaders are committed to executing with speed and excellence to meet our customers' generation needs.' The initial focus will be on advancing four projects, totalling more than 5GW of new natural gas combined cycle power plants for the ERCOT [Electric Reliability Council of Texas] and PJM [Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland] markets. The first 1.2GW of capacity is set to begin commercial operations in 2029, supported by two 7HA gas turbines obtained via a slot reservation agreement with GE Vernova. The model is replicable and scaleable, with potential to fill a future pipeline of between 10GW and15GW and expand to other regions across the US. Subsequent projects are planned to come online up to 2032, showcasing the venture's commitment to timely delivery. It aims to ensure a steady supply of power to support the growing GenAI industry. Kiewit executive vice-president Dave Flickinger stated: 'We're excited to be part of this partnership to deliver power generation projects to support the growth and demand of technology development in the U.S. 'Our long, successful track record as an EPC contractor in the power market will help us meet the speed, safety, quality and delivery demands of this venture – and serve as a strong partner to NRG and GE Vernova.' "NRG, GE Vernova and Kiewit to advance four natural gas power plants" was originally created and published by Power Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
