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New energy in nuclear power supply battle. Firms jostle to be 1st in line for scarce reactor components
January 6, 2008 /
The latest nuclear race involves something other than warheads.
American utilities are moving forward on the next generation of nuclear reactors — even before they receive government approval to build them.
They know only one company in the world that forges specialized steel containers for a reactor’s core. Japan Steel Works already has a three-year backlog, and buyers include Chicago-based Exelon Corp.
By Joshua Boak | Tribune staff reporter
Full Story:http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-sun_nukejan06,0,6203019.story
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