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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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August 2026
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ORNL, Rutherford Energy Ventures launch fusion partnership
Fusion Upscaled Leveraged Consortia for Rapid Acceleration (FULCRA) is the new public-private partnership between Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Rutherford Energy Ventures, a fusion consultancy company headquartered in Cambridge, Mass. FULCRA intends to create shared fusion test bed infrastructure at ORNL to serve as a design and funding model for similar test facilities at other national laboratories.
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Saturday, April 6, 2024|1:35–2:55PM EDT|Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub Room 603
Session Chair:
Kourosh S. Sadr (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
Microreactors are compact, transportable nuclear reactors with power outputs ranging from a few kilowatts to a few megawatts. They cater to diverse applications, including remote locations, military operations, and industrial processes. Microreactors are poised to play a significant role in providing reliable, low-carbon power solutions by offering enhanced safety features, simplified designs, and reduced operational costs. Their potential integration with renewable energy sources can contribute to grid stability and decarbonization efforts. Join our panelists as they discuss the technology behind these reactors and the economic niches they are looking to fill!
Anthony Schoedel
Westinghouse Electric Co.
John Liechty
Penn State University - Smeal College of Business
Jess Gehin
Associate Lab Director, Nuclear Science and Technology, Idaho National Laboratory
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