SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 18, 2026Interesting Engineering

US firm proves deep borehole technology for next-gen reactor waste two miles down

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Deep Isolation successfully tested placing radioactive waste in corrosion-resistant canisters two miles underground using oil industry drilling techniques. Their three-year Project SAVANT confirmed the system can safely store advanced reactor waste permanently.

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