Office of Nuclear Energy

NuScale Power to Collaborate with Oak Ridge National Laboratory for a Techno-Economic Assessment

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) announced today its partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to perform a techno-economic assessment (TEA), studying a NuScale small modular reactor’s (SMR) ability to implement a cost-effective steam heat augmentation design.

Key Points: 
  • NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) announced today its partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to perform a techno-economic assessment (TEA), studying a NuScale small modular reactor’s (SMR) ability to implement a cost-effective steam heat augmentation design.
  • This work will be a highly collaborative effort with engineers from ORNL and NuScale forming a composite engineering team.
  • The proposed deliverables of the techno-economic assessment are anticipated to be completed within one year.
  • The strategic partnership between NuScale and ORNL is a significant step in the effort to decarbonize commercial chemical plants.

Fast Reactor Technology Is an American Clean, Green and Secure Energy Option

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) Fast Reactor Program, led by DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory, is driving the advances.

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  • The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) Fast Reactor Program, led by DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory, is driving the advances.
  • Together, science and industry are providing pivotal developments in fast reactor technology.
  • Historically, nuclear reactors in the U.S. use Light Water Reactor (LWRs) technology, but fast reactor technology uses liquid sodium, lead or other coolants in place of water to remove the heat produced by fission.
  • Fast reactor technology can reuse nuclear fuel which means fast reactors can produce more fuel than they consume.

AST Awarded $49M PICSSS Contract from the U.S. Department of Energy

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegheny Science & Technology (AST), a woman-owned energy and technology solutions firm, has been awarded a five-year contract valued at $49M.

Key Points: 
  • BRIDGEPORT, W.Va., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegheny Science & Technology (AST), a woman-owned energy and technology solutions firm, has been awarded a five-year contract valued at $49M.
  • The Program Information Collection System and Support Services (PICSSS) contract provides essential support for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy's (NE) portfolio worth almost $15B.
  • With the PICSSS contract appointment, AST will support the DOE's mission-critical research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) programs while providing real-time project progress and milestone data.
  • Utilizing scientists, consultants, and subject matter experts, AST delivers innovative solutions that drive clean, affordable, and sustainable energy technologies for its clients.

enCore Energy Awarded $7 MM USD United States Department of Energy Uranium Reserve Contract; Applies to Join HALEU Consortium

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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enCore is one of five qualified United States based operators, with existing licensed facilities, approved to sell domestically sourced natural uranium to the United States government's Uranium Reserve Program.

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  • enCore is one of five qualified United States based operators, with existing licensed facilities, approved to sell domestically sourced natural uranium to the United States government's Uranium Reserve Program.
  • The uranium purchase will help the government establish a strategic uranium reserve and represents the first uranium purchase by the United States government in 40 years.
  • Paul Goranson, CEO of enCore Energy stated "enCore is one of a select few uranium companies qualified and approved to provide uranium to the Uranium Reserve.
  • In addition to the sale of uranium, enCore has made application to participate in the Department of Energy (DOE) High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Consortium.

DOE Selects GURU to Hyper-Enable Advanced Reactor Digital Engineering

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --MSBAI has been awarded $199,944 by the Department of Energy to adapt their GURU Universal Interface for Simulation to challenges faced in advanced nuclear reactor digital engineering.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --MSBAI has been awarded $199,944 by the Department of Energy to adapt their GURU Universal Interface for Simulation to challenges faced in advanced nuclear reactor digital engineering.
  • The new contract entitled "GURU: A Game Changer for American Leadership in Advanced Reactor Digital Engineering" (Solicitation: DE-FOA-0002555, FY 2022 SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 2) will address these barriers through digital engineering, reducing the time to set up simulations using the Office of Nuclear Energy's Advanced Modeling and Simulation tools down from hours to minutes.
  • MSBAI will bring the game-changing advantage of GURU to Advanced Reactor digital engineering, focusing on non-Light Water Reactor designs (such as high temperature gas reactors, molten salt reactors, fast reactors, micro-reactors, and small modular reactors).
  • "Under this contract to DOE, we will train GURU to autonomously perform virtual prototyping and simulation critical to the design of new advanced reactors."

New Data Finds Common Ground in Addressing Climate Resiliency Among Academics and Beltway Professionals

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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In an effort to discuss real solutions for climate resiliency, Battelle will host the first Innovations in Climate Resilience conference on March 29-30, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.

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  • In an effort to discuss real solutions for climate resiliency, Battelle will host the first Innovations in Climate Resilience conference on March 29-30, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.
  • Key findings from the survey include:
    Prioritizing energy: Nearly three in four (71%) academics and Beltway professionals believe the government should prioritize renewable energy solutions to help the U.S. become more climate resilient.
  • Over half of academics (53%) and Beltway professionals (52%) also feel that accelerating the transition to electrification and other fossil fuel alternatives is vital to boosting climate resiliency.
  • The need for more global alignment, planning and execution followed, with 60% of academics and 65% of Beltway professionals.

Westinghouse Appoints Dr. Rita Baranwal as Chief Technology Officer

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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Westinghouse Electric Company announced the appointment of Chief Technology Officer Dr. Rita Baranwal to lead the companys global research and development investments and spearhead a technology strategy to advance the companys innovative nuclear solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Westinghouse Electric Company announced the appointment of Chief Technology Officer Dr. Rita Baranwal to lead the companys global research and development investments and spearhead a technology strategy to advance the companys innovative nuclear solutions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220118005893/en/
    Westinghouse Electric Company appointed Dr. Rita Baranwal as Chief Technology Officer.
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    Dr. Baranwals appointment marks a return to Westinghouse where she worked for nearly a decade in leadership positions in the Global Technology Development, Fuel Engineering, and Product Engineering groups.
  • With new nuclear solutions built and implemented each day, we are thrilled to have Dr. Baranwal drive Westinghouses continued development of best-in-class technologies in the commercial nuclear space, said Patrick Fragman, Westinghouse President and Chief Executive Officer.

ORISE is Accepting Applications for the Summer 2022 DOE Omni Technology Alliance Internship Program

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is currently accepting applications for the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) 2022 Omni Technology Alliance Internship Program.

Key Points: 
  • The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is currently accepting applications for the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) 2022 Omni Technology Alliance Internship Program.
  • This 10-week paid summer program is for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in Cybersecurity, Informational Technology and other related fields.
  • Leading scientists, engineers and other professionals will mentor the interns to address cybersecurity and information technology challenges while gaining real-world experience.
  • For more information, please visit science.energy.gov
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EPRI Names Rita Baranwal as New VP of Nuclear, Chief Nuclear Officer

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) today announced Dr. Rita Baranwal as its new Vice President of Nuclear Energy and Chief Nuclear Officer.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) today announced Dr. Rita Baranwal as its new Vice President of Nuclear Energy and Chief Nuclear Officer.
  • Baranwal succeeds Neil Wilmshurst, who was promoted to Senior Vice President of Energy System Resources in November.
  • Baranwal most recently served as the U.S. Energy Department's Assistant Secretary for its Office of Nuclear Energy, where she managed DOE's portfolio of nuclear research for existing and advanced reactors and new designs.
  • Prior to that role, Baranwal directed the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) initiative at Idaho National Laboratory.

Ultra Safe Nuclear Seeks to Deploy Next Generation Micro Modular Reactors in Idaho and Illinois by 2026

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Monday, October 12, 2020
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SEATTLE, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation ( USNC ) is proposing to partner with Idaho National Laboratory (INL), the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and U.S. Industry to deploy Ultra Safe Nuclear Micro Modular Reactors ( MMR ) in the U.S. for the purpose of demonstrating secure power, heat, and experimental capabilities leading to deployment and global export of USNC's advanced U.S. nuclear energy technology.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation ( USNC ) is proposing to partner with Idaho National Laboratory (INL), the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and U.S. Industry to deploy Ultra Safe Nuclear Micro Modular Reactors ( MMR ) in the U.S. for the purpose of demonstrating secure power, heat, and experimental capabilities leading to deployment and global export of USNC's advanced U.S. nuclear energy technology.
  • The University plans to develop the first generation of commercial micro-reactor operators and will be directly involved in MMR design and integration.
  • Costs of micro nuclear technology, like renewable energy, are expected to drop rapidly as manufacturing techniques advance and smaller and safer nuclear reactors gain wider acceptance.
  • Ultra Safe Nuclear is the Seattle-based global leader in the deployment of micro reactors, and a strong vertical integrator of nuclear power technologies, entirely committed to bringing safe, commercially competitive, clean and reliable nuclear energy to markets throughout the world.