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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.
Plenary Session
Tuesday, August 8, 2023|8:00–10:00AM EDT|Banyan 1
General ChairMatthew Rasmussen Senior Vice President, TVA
CNO Panel chaired by Matthew Kirschenheiter
Matthew KirschenheiterDirector Design EngineeringTVA
Timothy (Tim) RauschExecutive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Robert E. "Bob" SchuetzChief Executive OfficerEnergy Northwest
Sean Sexstone Executive Vice President Advanced Nuclear GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
Pierre Paul OneidSenior Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer,Holtec International
Dr. Kenneth KunkelProfessor, North Carolina State University Lead Scientist for Assessments, North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies
Scott HunnewellVice President, New Nuclear Program, Nuclear Power Group, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
SMR Panel chaired by Scott Hunnewell
Scott MorrisDeputy Executive Director for Reactors and Preparedness Programs in the Office of the Executive Director for Operations
Brian Boggs Sales DirectorGE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
M. Christopher NolanVice President New Nuclear Generation Strategy and Regulatory EngagementDuke Energy
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