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DOE awards $17 million to answer critical questions with HALEU data

September 4, 2024, 12:00PMNuclear News

The Department of Energy awarded $17 million on August 30 for 16 experiment and analysis projects expected to yield criticality data that will assist the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in licensing and regulating high-assay low-enriched uranium and the fuel infrastructure—including packaging and transportation containers—required to demonstrate and deploy HALEU-fueled advanced nuclear reactors. Project teams include six national laboratories taking lead roles in partnership with other labs, universities, and multiple industry partners.

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Surplus plutonium for power reactor fuel: What’s on offer

October 27, 2025, 9:31AMNuclear News

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Leading the charge: INL’s role in advancing HALEU production

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DOE awards $17 million to answer critical questions with HALEU data

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