SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 12, 2026Interesting Engineering

World’s first commercial-ready deep borehole nuclear waste disposal inches closer to reality

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Deep Isolation Nuclear received up to $40 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop the world's first commercial deep borehole nuclear waste disposal system. The project includes full-scale testing in Texas with partner Westinghouse.

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