Reuters Events: Nuclear Decommissioning & Used Fuel Strategy Virtual

This meeting unites executives and CEO’s from across the nuclear decommissioning and used fuel industry to shed light on the latest and most efficient technologies, seize decommissioning market share, and tackle interim and permanent disposal of used fuel head on.

Day One

Plenary

Welcome & Intro

09:30 – 09:45

Market Oversight: Economic Turmoil & Opportunity

As pressure on the economics of nuclear mounts, get a clear picture on what plants will be coming up for decommissioning, and how the future of politics can potentially accelerate these decisions
Stay at the forefront of market and stay one step ahead of the competition

IAEA Vladimir Michal Head of Decommissioning IAEA

09:45 – 10:30

The Future of Decommissioning: The Utility Perspective

Transitioning from an operating to decommissioning philosophy can be extremely hard. Use this session to recognize how to ensure a smooth changeover, and what is needed by Tier 1’s to make this happen
Decommissioning business models have shifted the ownership of plants significantly in recent years – get the inside-scoop here on what exactly is needed to enable and ensure swift, safe, and effective decom

Kent Cole CEO NAC International

Gerry van Noordennen SVP Regulatory Affairs, D&D EnergySolutions

Exelon Jeff Dunlap Manager, Decommissioning Exelon

company Michael Callahan Decommissioning Plant Coalition

10:30 – 10:45

Entergy’s Nuclear Future: The Regulatory Perspective

With Decommissioning strategy undergoing major transformation, understand exactly what key challenges utilities are facing moving forwards and how to integrate effectively into future strategies
From regulatory requirements to licence renewal pressure, get to grips with exactly what Nuclear Power Plant owners need to see from the industry to move forwards effectively

Entergy Michael Twomey Senior VP Federal Policy, Regulatory & Government Affairs Entergy

10:45- 11:00

Nuclear Decommissioning, Canadian Style: Hear from OPG

Hear from Canada’s largest utility OPG on exactly what their nuclear decommissioning strategy is for Pickering Nuclear Station, in the short and the longer-term future.
With waste classification becoming a key issue across Canada, understand here what the strategy is moving forwards

OPG Carla Carmichael VP, Nuclear Decommissioning Strategy OPG

11:00 – 11:15

LIVE Q&A

11:15 – 11:30

Questioning Nuclear: Legitimate Engagement with the Opposite Side of the Table

We all know it’s essential to engage effectively with those do no support nuclear activity in their local area. But how do we make sure all voices are heard, and compromise on nuclear decommissioning activity?
Learn exactly what is needed from local communities to allow obstacle free decommissioning & used fuel projects to occur unimpeded.

Linda Seeley Diablo Canyon Community Engagement Panel

11:30 – 11:45

LIVE Q&A

Day Two

Used Fuel Sessions

09:30 – 09:45

The Future of Transportation: NAC Leading the Way

As NAC lead the way with key acquisitions regarding the key area of transportation, find out exactly how one of the market’s leaders in spent fuel is getting ahead.
With transportation becoming ever more present in the industry, tune in here to discover what the future of spent fuel movement looks like

Jeff England Director of Transportation NAC International

09:45 – 10:00

The Future of Cask Technology

Enhancing technologies is essential. Discover exactly why higher heat loads and transporting high burn-up fuel and are needed, and how you can get involved in the largest projects
With Westinghouse Century Cask introduced to the market, find out here what’s in store for the market in the future

Keith Mahosky Decommissioning Westinghouse

10:00 – 10:15

Risk in a New Age: Nuclear Decommissioning Trusts in an Unstable Future

As markets start to become increasingly difficult to manage, is in-house investment knowledge needed for utilities and Tier 1’s? Or can service providers fill this void?
As decommissioning activity heats up over the next 10 years, having these conversations now will position the industry for years to come – make sure you are in the room

David Emerson Senior Vice President & Principal LCG Associates

10:15 – 10:30

Sufficiency and Protection of Decommissioning Funds

As the markets come under even more turmoil, discover here how to keep decommissioning funds safe
Understand key regulatory and legislative topics and hurdles

Tim Matthews Partner Morgan Lewis

10:30 – 10:45

LIVE Q&A

10:45 – 11:30

Grass Roots Politics

Learn the value of forming relationships—and engaging early and often—with impacted communities, states, and tribes on nuclear-related endeavors.
Hear approaches used and lessons learned from those directly involved in outreach to local, state, and federal officials regarding used fuel issues.

NWSC Katrina McMurrian Executive Director Nuclear Waste Strategy Coalition (NWSC)