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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Powering the future: How the DOE is fueling nuclear fuel cycle research and development
As global interest in nuclear energy surges, the United States must remain at the forefront of research and development to ensure national energy security, advance nuclear technologies, and promote international cooperation on safety and nonproliferation. A crucial step in achieving this is analyzing how funding and resources are allocated to better understand how to direct future research and development. The Department of Energy has spearheaded this effort by funding hundreds of research projects across the country through the Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP). This initiative has empowered dozens of universities to collaborate toward a nuclear-friendly future.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Cost Reduction Opportunities
Monday, August 5, 2024|9:30–11:00AM EDT|Calusa 11/12
The Cost Reduction Opportunities Track will explore Industry cost trends and analysis in O&M, Capital & Staffing with areas for specific cost reduction opportunities. The track continues with insights into current Nuclear Life Extension initiatives with key fleet operators. Next on our track agenda is a discussion of Risk Informed Initiatives in Fire Protection, Surveillance Requirements and others. We continue with a regularoty update, new tools and techniques used in security and radiation areas and application of automated devices. Next, we analyze federal incentive programs and their applications and innovative cost saving strategies including Integrated Operations. Lastly, we have a fascinating presentation of cost savings by the Norway North Sea Oil and Gas Corporations.
This first session will present an indepth analysis of industry cost and staffing data, identifying key trends and best practices in O&M and Capital spending reductions plus insights into staffing optimizations across the nuclear enterprise. Relationships between cost performance quartiles and actual cost reductions will be examined.
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