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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Swiss nuclear power and the case for long-term operation
Designed for 40 years but built to last far longer, Switzerland’s nuclear power plants have all entered long-term operation. Yet age alone says little about safety or performance. Through continuous upgrades, strict regulatory oversight, and extensive aging management, the country’s reactors are being prepared for decades of continued operation, in line with international practice.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Decommissioning
Tuesday, August 11, 2020|2:00–3:30PM EDT
Session Organizer:
Gerry VanNoordennen (Energy Solutions)
Speakers offer insights on past and current D&D projects with a focus on major differences between the original decommissioning plan and the realities of how things turned out during actual project execution.
Tim Uehling
OPPD Fort Calhoun
Kristin Zaitz
PGE Humboldt Bay
Lou Bosch
SCE San Onofre
Gerard Noordennen
EnergySolutions
Joe Nowak
ES LaCrosse
Billy Reid
Northstar VY
Corey Daniels
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