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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Center for Used Fuel Research: Building confidence in storage and transport
Used nuclear fuel storage and transportation have reached a critical juncture.
Dozens of utilities need reliable data on how used nuclear fuel performs in dry storage casks and canisters to extend regulatory licenses at sites across the United States. Likewise, the Department of Energy expects to take ownership of the used nuclear fuel—termed “spent nuclear fuel” in the laws and regulations governing its stewardship—and transfer it to one or more federal staging facilities for management and disposition.
Meanwhile, dozens of reactor companies are testing prototypes of advanced reactors and advanced reactor fuels. Eventually, regulators and industry must also verify the safety and security of storage methods for these advanced fuel types.
To help address these challenges, the DOE established the Center for Used Fuel Research (CUFR) in January 2026 for work related to the long-term storage and transport of used nuclear fuel.
Educational Session|Panel|Cost Reduction Opportunities
Tuesday, August 9, 2022|10:30AM–12:00PM EDT|Calusa 10
Track Organizer:
Tim Schlimpert (MCR Group)
Knowledge Manager:
Matthew Mairinger (OPG)
The nuclear industry has been successful in reducing cost over the past several years. With all the past reductions, licensees continue to innovate creating new methods to reduce cost. This session will focus on unique and transferable approaches to cost reduction including: Alternative Treatments relating to 50.69 regulation
Using Artificial Intelligence to Automate Incident Report Screening
Applying Value Based Maintenace to Reduce Maintenance Cost
Panelists will provide a presentation background on their topics followed by an open discussion on implementation challenges and keys to their success.
Gene Kelly
Exelon
Carrie Gilbreath
Southern Nuclear
Jeff Greene
EPRI
Clayton Bonnot
License Renewal and Plant Innovation Lead, South Texas Project, Cost Savings Strategies Through Innovation South Texas Project
Matt Rogers
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