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DOE, ABS MOU explores nuclear technology for commercial maritime uses
The Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Monday to collaborate on using advanced nuclear technology for maritime purposes. According to ABS’ press release, the MOU explores technologies ranging from “floating power solutions, nuclear-powered vessels and the development of the ports, shipyards […]
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Nuclear Energy & Radwaste Monitor
Industry reps tout nuclear as long-term power solution for AI data centers
WASHINGTON – Representatives across several energy industries consider natural gas the short-term source to power artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear power will become the long-term solution. Industry experts said both natural gas and nuclear power will be needed to meet the growing energy demand created by AI and data centers, during last week’s Data Center […]
Weapons Cleanup Monitor
Wrap Up: Amentum opens HQ in Oak Ridge; Hanford’s old water plant demo starts; Deep Isolation gets Texas permit; more
With dignitaries such as U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) on hand, Amentum Thursday formally opened what it calls its Global Nuclear headquarters in Oak Ridge, Tenn. The offices at 151 Lafayette Drive will house more than 150 staff and serve as a hub for Amentum’s international nuclear operations as well as providing the company a […]
Nuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor
Y-12 starts up furnaces at Uranium Processing Facility
Y-12 National Security Complex has powered up two furnaces at its Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) for the first time, marking a milestone in testing equipment intended to support the site’s nuclear security mission. The initial startup of sintering and microwave casting furnaces begins a testing program for the new facility, according to an Oct. 8 […]
