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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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No impact from Savannah River radioactive wasps
The news is abuzz with recent news stories about four radioactive wasp nests found at the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site in South Carolina. The site has been undergoing cleanup operations since the 1990s related to the production of plutonium and tritium for defense purposes during the Cold War. Cleanup activities are expected to continue into the 2060s.
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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.
