Deep Isolation Nuclear Selected for ARPA-E SCALEUP Award to Advance Universal Canister System and Deep Borehole Disposal
Deep Isolation Nuclear, Inc. (“Deep Isolation” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in nuclear waste disposal technology, today announced it was selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s ARPA-E SCALEUP Ready program, supporting the commercial deployment of its Universal Canister System (UCS) for integrated nuclear waste management. SCALEUP Ready is ARPA-E’s latest initiative to accelerate technologies toward market adoption and committed up to $40 million to support two projects, including the Deep Isolation project.
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.
Deep Isolation Team
Mission-driven expertise to dispose of nuclear waste in the safest possible manner.
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