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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|Sponsored by Workforce Development
Tuesday, August 8, 2023|3:30–5:00PM EDT|Calusa 8
Session Chairs:
Brian Greene
Ray Hruby
Bruce Hennigan
Knowledge Manager:
Elias Ramos-Ibarra
We are facing a serious shortage of qualified technicians in our industry. Recruiting, onboarding, training, and qualifying craft is expensive. Lets share ideas on how to be more effective at this. There have been different models of utility/vendor engagement. What are some examples and what are some possibilities?
John Reeves
D&Z
Débora Pagán-DÃaz
Head of Maintenance Maintenance/Technical Staffing Issues and Solutions
Caleb Tomlin
Sr. Technical Leader, EPRI
Barry Cooper
Vice President, Champion Specialty Services
Ron Crone
INL
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