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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.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by OPD
Monday, November 14, 2022|1:00–2:45PM MST|Honeysuckle
Session Chair:
Timothy M. Crook
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Morris Hassler (IB3 Global Solutions)
This session will recognize the 2022 recipients of two national medals and one division award: the Walter H. Zinn Medal for individual contributions to nuclear technology, the Seaborg Medal for outstanding scientific or engineering research achievements associated with the development of peaceful uses of nuclear science, and the Meritorious Performance in Operations Award for outstanding performance by both licensed and unlicensed personnel in the operation of nuclear facilities. Walter H. Zinn Medal awardee: Dr. Per Peterson; Seaborg Medal awardee: Dr. Steven J. Zinkle; OPD Meritorious Performance in Operations Award: Advanced Test Reactor Team, Idaho National Laboratory
