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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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North American construction is back—smaller and faster—at OPG’s Darlington
“The nuclear renaissance is real here,” said Ontario Power Generation’s Subo Sinnathamby on May 8, one year to the day after OPG secured a final investment decision to build the first of four planned BWRX-300 reactors at its Darlington nuclear power plant, and shortly after the new reactor’s foundation was lifted into place. “We got our license to construct in April and our [final investment decision] in May, and we’ve been off to the races since.”
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Saturday, April 5, 2025|10:35–11:55AM MDT|Tijeras
Session Chair:
Xavier Angus (Univ. New Mexico)
Alternate Chair:
Daniel Levario (Univ. New Mexico)
Session Organizer:
Ashley Machado
Managing nuclear waste remains one of the most complex challenges facing the nuclear industry. This panel will cover the latest approaches in nuclear waste storage and recycling. Panelists consist of experts from industry and research backgrounds and will provide insights into ongoing research, recent policy changes and efforts to find a long-term solution to nuclear waste.
Melanie Joseph
Studsvik
Trevin Hafen
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Donna Guillen
INL
Evaristo Bonano
NAC International
Scott Sanborn
Sandia
