The Department of Energy has issued two requests for applications, or RFAs, aimed at advancing the recycling of used nuclear fuel, the agency said Wednesday.
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What Does DOE Seek From Industry?
DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy is soliciting proposals for the design, construction and operation of facilities dedicated to nuclear fuel recycling and fabrication. This initiative aims to bolster nuclear material handling and support advanced reactor deployment.
Meanwhile, the Office of Environmental Management is seeking proposals for a commercial-scale demonstration project focused on recycling defense-related used nuclear fuel at the Idaho Nuclear Technology and Engineering Center.
The RFAs are intended to tap private sector investment and expertise to fast-track infrastructure projects, with the broader goal of bolstering the nuclear industrial base and advancing energy independence.
How Will Industry Be Involved?
Selected vendors will be responsible for financing, design, permitting, fabrication, commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of facilities. Proposals must demonstrate expertise in nuclear fuel recycling and include business, security and waste management plans.
DOE Advances New Nuclear Development Efforts
In a related push to accelerate nuclear innovation, the Energy Department launched the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies. Separately, DOE has successfully utilized artificial intelligence to compress the nuclear licensing timeline, reducing a multi-week documentation process to a single day.
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