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2026 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 15–18, 2026
Phoenix, AZ|Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
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Westinghouse, Nordion, and PSEG team up to produce Co‑60 in the United States
This past January, Westinghouse Electric Company, Nordion, and PSEG Nuclear formalized agreements to implement newly developed cobalt-60 production technology at Units 1 and 2 of PSEG’s Salem nuclear power plant in New Jersey, with the Co-60 to be supplied to Nordion. Through an ongoing joint initiative, the companies aim to harness U.S. pressurized water reactors to produce a key medical isotope and build the first commercial-scale Co-60 production platform in the United States.
Monday, November 18, 2024|5:00–5:30PM EST
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Join us for a screening of "Nuclear Resurgence," which examines the worldwide comeback of nuclear energy and its critical role in shaping future energy landscapes. This film by Full On Communications explores how countries are reassessing their energy policies in light of climate change concerns and energy security challenges. Introductions by Seth Grae, CEO of Lightbridge; Dr. Rita Baranwal, Senior Vice President, AP300™ Small Modular Reactor, Westinghouse Electric Company; and Jarret Adams, CEO of Full On Communications.
The documentary features insights from leading experts, including Michael Liebreich, founder of Bloomberg New Energy Finance; Mike Goff, Acting Assistant Secretary at the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy; and Kirsty Gogan, CEO of Terra Praxis and Lucid Catalyst; and others. These thought leaders provide firsthand perspectives on the factors driving nuclear energy's comeback and its potential to meet evolving global energy needs. Directed by Joseph Machosky. Run time: 15 minutes.
