Deep Isolation Announces New Award with the US Department of Energy on Sequential Advancement of Technology for Deep Borehole Disposal as Part of $9 Million Funding Initiative
Deep Isolation is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s $9 million “CREATE” funding initiative to help shore up domestic energy production, improve energy efficiency and reliability, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Deep Isolation’s selected project will deliver testing and demonstration of key technologies for deep borehole disposal at a test facility in Cameron, Texas managed by the non-profit Deep Borehole Demonstration Center.
Reduce the liability of growing nuclear waste inventories
We work with government waste management programs to design and develop a directional borehole disposal solution that meets strict safety standards alongside local community preferences. We tailor the concept to the waste form, available geology options and specific needs such as footprint allowances.
Directional Borehole Disposal
Our advanced nuclear technology for geologic disposal of long-lived nuclear waste consists of borehole repositories directionally drilled deep into suitable host rocks using:
- standard drilling methods
- site characterization techniques to ensure geologic isolation
- patented canister technology to transport and manage fuel assemblies
Directional borehole disposal can provide robust and deep isolation for many types of radioactive waste, expanded location options for repositories as well as modular implementation adaptable to specific waste management programs and inventories.
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Partnering with communities
Protecting human health and the environment is our first priority.
Building consensus by engaging stakeholders early and often ensures that a nuclear waste facility is aligned with community values and preferences.
New podcast episode!
“Beyond Fear: How to Talk About Nuclear Waste,” with Tay Stevenson, CEO of Envoy Public Labs.
Deep Isolation Team
Mission-driven expertise to dispose of nuclear waste in the safest possible manner.
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