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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Front-end nuclear fuel supply cooperation: Turning allied interdependence into strategic advantage
The global nuclear revival, which is fueled by unprecedented demand for firm, affordable, dispatchable power for artificial intelligence and data center build-out, energy security imperatives, and climate commitments, has exposed a structural reality of the Western fuel cycle: No single allied nation currently possesses the full suite of front-end capabilities. From mining through conversion, enrichment, fabrication, and the emerging deconversion and metallization steps required for reactor fuels, capability is distributed across Canada, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States (collectively, the “Sapporo Five”), as well as a small group of close partners.
Decommissioning Environmental Science and Remote Technology 2021
Technical Session|Panel
Thursday, December 2, 2021|10:00–11:45AM EST |Georgetown East
Session Chair:
Nadia S. Glucksberg
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Jay Peters
Student Assistant:
Chaithanya Balumuru
Fracking wastes include NORM and TENOM with regulations varying among states and federal agencies. This panel discussion will continue our conversation from the 2021 Annual Meeting by sharing insights from regulators and industry to better understand the potential implications of unregulated wastes and how best to protect public health while understanding the need for affordable and responsible energy.
David Allard
PA DEP
Philip Egidi
EPA
Angelica Cagle
Lotus, LLC
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