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Zion Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning Project on Budget and Ahead of Schedule Six Years after the Project Started

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October 25, 2016 – Salt Lake City, Utah – EnergySolutions announced today that on September 30, 2016 its subsidiary, ZionSolutions, has successfully completed the 6th year of decommissioning the twin Unit Zion Nuclear Power Station with record setting performance. The project is on budget and currently reporting the decommissioning effort is 88% complete and several … Zion Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning Project on Budget and Ahead of Schedule Six Years after the Project Started

EnergySolutions Signs Japan Commercial Nuclear Reactor Decommissioning Agreement

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Salt Lake City, Utah – April 20, 2016 – EnergySolutions, Inc. has signed a collaborative agreement with The Japan Atomic Power Company (JAPC) for the decommissioning of commercial light water Nuclear Power Plants in Japan. In announcing this agreement, Ken Robuck, President of EnergySolutions’ Disposal and Decommissioning Business noted, “This is a tremendous opportunity for our company to … Energy<i>Solutions</i> Signs Japan Commercial Nuclear Reactor Decommissioning Agreement

EnergySolutions Sale of Projects, Products and Technology Division to Atkins Final

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Salt Lake City, Utah – April 11, 2016 – EnergySolutions, Inc. announced today that it has officially completed the sale of its Projects, Product and Technology (PP&T) business to WS Atkins plc, a UK listed design, engineering and project management consultancy company with operations around the world. As previously announced, the sale of this division is part of a … Energy<i>Solutions</i> Sale of Projects, Products and Technology Division to Atkins Final

ZionSolutions Achieves Major Milestone

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Salt Lake City, Utah – March 29, 2016 – EnergySolutions’ subsidiary, ZionSolutions announced today that it has successfully completed the removal of the last of the  large components from the Zion Nuclear Power Station and prepared them for shipment and final disposition.  This marks a major milestone in decommissioning one of the United States’ largest nuclear facilities. This is … Zion<i>Solutions</i> Achieves Major Milestone

Safely Transporting Radioactive Materials

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Nuclear energy has become an important part of our economy, but it can still become dangerous if not handles properly. Companies that use materials that are considered radioactive must take special precautions to transport these activities safely, depending on their quantity, form, and nature, and in the correct packaging to protect it from harm. Transportation … Safely Transporting Radioactive Materials

EnergySolutions Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Waste Control Specialists LLC

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Salt Lake City, Utah – November 19, 2015 – EnergySolutions, Inc. today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Waste Control Specialists LLC (WCS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) and operator of a waste disposal facility located in Andrews County, Texas. At closing, EnergySolutions will pay $270 million in cash, $20 million … Energy<i>Solutions</i> Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Waste Control Specialists LLC

Is Depleted Uranium Safe?

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The phrase “depleted uranium” might automatically bring up visions of something sinister in your mind, but its important to ask the question, is depleted uranium truly dangerous, or can it be safe? What is Depleted Uranium? Before answering that question, it’s a good idea to have a little background on what this material actually is. … Is Depleted Uranium Safe?

Dairyland Power and EnergySolutions Sign License – Stewardship Agreement

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Salt Lake City, Utah – November 3, 2015 – Dairyland Power Cooperative and EnergySolutions announce today that the parties have executed an agreement for the decommissioning of the La Crosse Boiling Water Reactor (LACBWR) site located in Genoa, Wisconsin owned by Dairyland. Under the agreement, Dairyland’s Possession Only License will be transferred to an EnergySolutions company, LaCrosseSolutions, which … Dairyland Power and Energy<i>Solutions</i> Sign License – Stewardship Agreement

Common Questions About Depleted Uranium

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Many people have questions about the storage and disposal of depleted uranium. It’s a little-understood field where there is a lot of information—and some misinformation—that people must sort through. In order to provide better information, EnergySolutions is working to ensure that consumers have as much information as they need to be educated about the process. Here are … Common Questions About Depleted Uranium

Large-Scale Commercial Reactor Segmentation is Now a Reality

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Nuclear energy in the U.S. is a vital part of our power system and essential to our national security. While many people are frightened at the thought of nuclear power, it is often a very safe and effective way to generate power for things like homes and businesses. However, even safe nuclear plants sometimes need … Large-Scale Commercial Reactor Segmentation is Now a Reality