BWX Technologies and Purdue University have signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday (MOU) to partner up on research focused on nuclear manufacturing.
Under the agreement, the two parties seek to advance nuclear manufacturing for advanced nuclear reactor builds, including small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors, according to its press release.
“This agreement includes the key areas that will help the state of Indiana and the U.S. secure and grow our nuclear energy resources,” Suzy Sterner, senior vice president and chief corporate affairs officer, said. “Many Purdue alumni have found a home at BWXT, where they are making real contributions in support of national security and domestic energy missions. We are excited to see this collaboration expand.”
Startup nuclear company Terra Innovatum has signed an agreement Wednesday with an Italy-based manufacturing company ATB Riva Calzoni to start early industrial production for its SOLO reactor.
The agreement outlines a phased collaboration between the two companies to refine major component manufacturing and ease production for SOLO’s commercialization.
A SOLO micro reactor unit produces up to 1 megawatt of electricity. Terra Innovatum has filed pre-application paperwork with the NRC since January.
Leidos is working with small modular reactor (SMRs) and microreactors original equipment manufacturers to prototype reactors for military use, Leidos CEO Tom Bell said during a Tuesday earnings call.
Bell said the company is seeking to lean into the use of advanced nuclear technology as a part of its energy infrastructure aspect for its NorthStar 2030 strategy.
National news outlets reported early Tuesday that former Vice President Richard (Dick) Cheney has died at age 84.
The Wyoming resident served as vice president to President George W. Bush for eight years after serving in Congress and in high-level positions, including secretary of defense and chief of staff, for various Republican administrations, Fox News reported. Cheney reportedly died Monday from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. Cheney, who had a history of heart trouble, underwent a heart transplant in 2012.
The former vice president and Washington insider was considered an influential and controversial figure, having been in office during the 9/11 attacks on the United States and the Iraq war. Cheney is often cited for his role in persuading the George W. Bush White House to invade Iraq in 2003, CNN reported. In later years, Cheney became a vocal critic of a fellow Republican, President Donald Trump. Cheney’s daughter, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), co-chaired a House Committee that held hearings into the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection in the U.S. Capitol.