Dept. of Energy

Feds Offer $160M To Test Advanced Nuclear Reactor Prototype

May 20, 2020

U.S. Dept. of Energy public-private effort would help domestic firms demonstrate innovative models they can build and operate in 5-to-7 years.

Federal Megaproject

Worst U.S. Nuclear Waste Dump Inches Closer to Cleanup

Tim Newcomb

Debra K. Rubin

October 3, 2019

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After 17-year, $17B saga, Bechtel's recast waste glassification megaproject at U.S. Hanford site readies for first startup, but unresolved issues remain.

US Sues DOE Cleanup Site Firms, Execs in Kickback Scheme

Mary B. Powers

February 13, 2019

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Feds seek up to triple damages on alleged millions in Hanford site profit; Lockheed Martin denies claims.

Halted MOX Plant Prompts Project Management Scrutiny

GAO report cites MOX plutonium project shortfalls in sharing PM lessons learned

Mary B. Powers

January 9, 2019

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Federal auditors say U.S. Energy Dept. PM inexperience led to the estimated final cost of the Mixed Oxide Fuel facility in South Carolina rising to $17.2 billion from its original $4.8-billion estimate, and its planned finish pushed out 32 years.

Dept. of Energy Gives Boost to Fuel Cell Projects

August 30, 2018

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Twenty-eight projects totaling $38 million to support early stage R&D of innovative hydrogen and fuel cell technologies got boosts from the U.S. Dept. of Energy.

DOE Report: Cost of Wind Energy Technology Falls

August 29, 2018

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Wind technology costs and power prices are falling for land-based and offshore wind projects, according to three Energy Dept. reports released Aug. 23.

Bechtel Eyes Milestone in Epic $17B Megaproject

Tim Newcomb

Debra K. Rubin

June 21, 2018

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First key treatment plant finish nears at long controversial U.S. Hanford nuclear waste complex.

AECOM-Jacobs-Bechtel JV Pays $3.2M in Federal Contract Settlement

Mary B. Powers

June 20, 2018

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Prime contractor for now-completed nuclear waste cleanup agreed to resolve small-biz subcontracting violations, the U.S. Justice Dept. says.

Svinicki Approved for New Term at NRC, Continues as Chair

June 29, 2017

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The Senate has confirmed Kristine L. Svinicki to another term on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Will LA Geothermal Purchase Add Steam to the US Market?

Mary B. Powers

June 28, 2017

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In what could be a boost to U.S. geothermal energy development, Los Angeles has signed a $94-million long-term contract with Reno, Nev.-based energy developer Ormat Technologies Inc. to buy 150 MW from its portfolio of northern Nevada geothermal projects.