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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Industry Update—November 2025
Here is a recap of recent industry happenings:
TerraPower’s Natrium plans for Wyoming, Utah move forward
TerraPower has reported a number of developments related to its Natrium sodium fast reactor project. In the project’s fifth round of procurement awards, the company awarded three supplier contracts to support the Natrium plant’s construction, which is underway in Kemmerer, Wyo., and is expected to be completed in 2030. AvanTech will design advanced sodium processing system modules and supporting skids for the Natrium plant, as well as fabricate and deliver the test and fill facility cold trap skid. Structural Integrity Associates will design and fabricate the sodium cover gas gamma spectroscopy analysis cabinet, a radiation monitoring system. PAR Systems will design and fabricate the pool handling machine, a specialized crane system for spent fuel pool operations.
Welcome to the American Nuclear Society Digital Nuclear Library! This central repository contains all the digital content of the ANS Journals and other materials from Scientific Publications. The central location allows for easy navigation and efficient searching for current and archived research and abstracts, including:
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The PE Nuclear Exam Preparation Module Program is a video-based preparation tool aimed at those studying to take the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam in Nuclear Engineering. The modules are instructional with occasional worked example problems, and an overview of each module's contents is given as a list of Learning Objectives at the end of the video.
Both print and/or digital subscriptions are available. Your print subscription INCLUDES online access for an unlimited IP Range of desktop users at your company, laboratory, or academic institution. Archived issues are fully searchable by title, topic, or author.
Published since 1959, Nuclear News is recognized worldwide as the flagship publication serving this important segment of the power industry. This monthly magazine reports on the latest developments in the nuclear field, a large part of which concerns nuclear energy–in particular, the 543 power reactors that are in operation or forthcoming throughout 36 countries. News reports cover plant operations, maintenance, security, international developments, waste management, fuel, and industry.
All past issues from 2008 to present are archived online. These issues are fully searchable by title, topic, or author.
Radwaste Solutions is a specialty magazine providing dedicated coverage of the waste management, decommissioning, and environmental remediation segments of the nuclear industry. Articles discuss the generation, handling, treatment, cleanup, transportation, storage, and disposal of radioactive waste.
All past issues from 1994 to present are archived online. These issues are fully searchable by title, topic, or author.
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