The Department of Energy has authorized H2C — a joint venture of BWX Technologies, Amentum and Fluor — to begin managing tank waste at Hanford Site in Washington state.
BWXT said Thursday the notice to proceed is effective Monday, Oct. 21.
“We are very excited to begin working with DOE on this incredibly important cleanup mission,” said Heatherly Dukes, president of BWXT Technical Services Group.
“H2C’s leadership team has been deployed and brings 170 years of combined experience in tank waste disposition and disciplined nuclear operations,” Dukes added.
In February, DOE awarded H2C the 10-year, $45 billion Hanford Integrated Tank Disposition Contract. Approval to begin contract work was given following the U.S. Court of Federal Claims’ dismissal of a protest of the initial award.
Contract responsibilities include the operation of Hanford tank farm facilities and future operation of the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant as well as project management, security and emergency services, environment, safety, health and quality, business performance and other related services.
