Key Events To Date

Successful emplacement and retrieval demonstration of a full weight and size disposal canister in Cameron, Texas

Presented a paper outlining the Center’s work to advance the safety case and technical readiness for deep borehole disposal

The new Deep Borehole Demonstration Center officially launches at Waste Management Symposia 2023

Presented an update on its progress and plans at the Annual Waste Management Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona

The DBDC welcomes Deep Fission as newest member

Deep Borehole Demonstration Center signs MOU with Norsk Kjernekraft to collaborate on a demonstration in Norway

Appoints Andy Griffith, a 40-year veteran of the nuclear energy sector with experience in the U.S. Navy, DOE and Battelle, as Executive Director

Officially launches deep borehole demonstration program with groundbreaking ceremony in Cameron, TX on January 28th

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