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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Front-end nuclear fuel supply cooperation: Turning allied interdependence into strategic advantage
The global nuclear revival, which is fueled by unprecedented demand for firm, affordable, dispatchable power for artificial intelligence and data center build-out, energy security imperatives, and climate commitments, has exposed a structural reality of the Western fuel cycle: No single allied nation currently possesses the full suite of front-end capabilities. From mining through conversion, enrichment, fabrication, and the emerging deconversion and metallization steps required for reactor fuels, capability is distributed across Canada, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States (collectively, the “Sapporo Five”), as well as a small group of close partners.
Technical Session|Operation and Experience
Wednesday, October 12, 2022|10:15–11:55AM EDT|Salon A/B
Session Chair:
Britta Helmersson (WSE)
Alternate Chair:
Nadine Hollasky (Bel V)
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Fuel Design and Analysis Evolutions Supporting Extended Operating Cycles
10:15–10:40AM EDT
G. Thomas (Framatome), B. Friend (Framatome), R. Williamson (Framatome), T. Smiley (Framatome)
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Progress and Evaluation of PWR Fuel Program in Indonesia
10:40–11:05AM EDT
G. Rahmadi (National Research and Innovation Agency), T. Yulianto (National Research and Innovation Agency), J.M.C. Johari (National Research and Innovation Agency), W. Dewayatna (National Research and Innovation Agency), R. Langenati (National Research and Innovation Agency), E. Mutiara (National Research and Innovation Agency), Sungkono (National Research and Innovation Agency), J. Setiawan (National Research and Innovation Agency), G.K. Suryaman (National Research and Innovation Agency), D. Mustika (National Research and Innovation Agency), Torowati (National Research and Innovation Agency)
High Worth SCRAM Rods with GE TRACG-AOO Methods
11:05–11:30AM EDT
R. Dunavant (Southern Nuclear Co.), J. Chavers (Southern Nuclear Co.), T. Collart (Southern Nuclear Co.), A. Phillippe (Southern Nuclear Co.), R. Patrick (Southern Nuclear Co.), R. Vradenburgh (Southern Nuclear Co.), K. Stevens (Southern Nuclear Co.), J. Golabek (Southern Nuclear Co.), J. Holloway (Southern Nuclear Co.), S. Lafountain (Southern Nuclear Co.), A. Dickerson (GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy), M. Rose (GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy), J. Ingraham (GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy)
