The Deep Borehole Demonstration Center aims to advance the maturity of the safety case for deep borehole disposal and the technical readiness levels of the disposal concept
Key Events To Date
February 2023
Successful emplacement and retrieval demonstration of a full weight and size disposal canister in Cameron, Texas
November 2023
Presented a paper outlining the Center’s work to advance the safety case and technical readiness for deep borehole disposal
February 2023
The new Deep Borehole Demonstration Center officially launches at Waste Management Symposia 2023
March 2024
Presented an update on its progress and plans at the Annual Waste Management Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona
May 2023
Deep Borehole Demonstration Center signs MOU with Norsk Kjernekraft to collaborate on a demonstration in Norway
September 2024
Appoints Andy Griffith, a 40-year veteran of the nuclear energy sector with experience in the U.S. Navy, DOE and Battelle, as Executive Director
