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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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DOE approves Xcimer’s laser fusion power plant design
The Department of Energy has approved Xcimer Energy's Athena fusion power plant preconceptual technical design. With this milestone achieved, the Denver, Colo.-based company is now moving forward with its plans to develop economical laser inertial confinement fusion using two beamlines, gas laser technology, and a molten salt fusion chamber.
The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory demonstrated net energy gain from inertial confinement fusion in 2022 using solid-state glass lasers and 192 beamlines.
Advances in Thermal Hydraulics (ATH 2024)
Technical Session|Panel
Wednesday, November 20, 2024|8:00–9:45AM EST|Coral B
Session Chair:
Robert P. Martin
Alternate Chair:
Marilyn Delgado
Session Organizer:
Jun Liao
This panel brings together experts in experimental thermal hydraulics specializing in high temperature gas cooled reactor (HTGR) technology, particularly those designs envisioned for near- and mid-term commercial deployment. Participating panelists will highlight methodologies, design of experiments, recent findings, and future research directions aimed at improving the understanding and facilitating the regulatory licensing of HTGRs. As a panel, attendees can expect a lively discussion, fostering collaboration among industry experts, regulatory bodies, and academic institutions towards accelerating the development of HTGR technology.
Herman Antwerpen
X-Energy
Claudio Filippone
HolosGen LLC
X-energy
Bob Urberger
Radiant Nuclear
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