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A closer look at the initial NLIC selections—Part 2
In January, the Department of Energy announced its new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus (NLIC) program, inviting states via a request for information to express their interest in hosting a facility supporting work from the front to the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle.
By April, 26 states had expressed interest in hosting such a facility. At the end of July, the DOE signed memorandums of understanding with five states—Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Utah—to more closely explore the possibilities of state-federal partnerships. These MOUs are not firm commitments from either the federal or state governments. Time will tell which—if any—of the five states develop projects through the program. In the meantime, today, we are taking a close look at what Utah, Idaho, Tennessee can offer in terms of a preexisting nuclear sector that could support new fuel cycle developments.
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Cerberus Nuclear is a UK-based technical consultancy specializing in radiation shielding, criticality safety, shield integrity testing, and nuclear characterisation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Birchwood Park, Warrington, the company serves clients across the civil nuclear, medical, research, and defense sectors.
With one of the largest independent criticality safety teams in the UK, Cerberus Nuclear offers comprehensive services throughout the nuclear facility lifecycle, including design, operation, and decommissioning phases. Their in-house experts utilize advanced computational tools such as MCNP, SCALE, FLUKA, and PHITS to deliver accurate and efficient solutions.
Innovation is central to Cerberus Nuclear's approach. The company integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning into its offerings, developing tools like CARTA™ for criticality safety training and Cyclone™ for Monte Carlo calculations.
Committed to industry best practices, Cerberus Nuclear actively participates in forums like the UK Shielding Forum and the Working Party on Criticality. The company also invests in talent development through graduate recruitment and training programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.