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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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EnergySolutions confirms plans for new nuclear at Kewaunee
Utah-based EnergySolutions announced on January 15 that it has submitted a notice of intent to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, confirming that the company plans to submit an application for a “major licensing action” for new nuclear generation at the closed Kewaunee nuclear power plant in Wisconsin. Applications for an early site permit, construction permit, or combined license are currently being evaluated, the company said.
Technical Session|Panel|Advanced Reactors
Tuesday, July 22, 2025|2:30–3:45PM EDT|Bay Room
Session Chair:
Kevin T. Clarno
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
William F. Lyon
Advanced reactors are being developed that will need innovative fuel, such as TRISO and metallic fuel. This panel will address the challenges of obtaining this fuel and qualifications of the fuel. What fuel fabrication facilities are planned, and what is needed to license these new fuels with the NRC? How long will it take before this fuel is ready and what can be done to speed up the process?
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