{"id":187425,"date":"2025-10-07T15:12:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T13:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/efecomunica.efe.com\/?p=187425"},"modified":"2025-10-08T10:40:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T08:40:59","slug":"nwmo-completes-initial-technical-assessment-of-aneel-fuel-and-its-waste-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/efecomunica.efe.com\/en\/nwmo-completes-initial-technical-assessment-of-aneel-fuel-and-its-waste-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"NWMO completes initial technical assessment of ANEEL\u2122 fuel and its waste benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Statement issued by the company (Announcement)<\/p>\n<p><em>Pictured: Conceptual design of Used Fuel Container (UFC) for DGR<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) announced today that Canada\u2019s Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has completed an initial technical assessment of the potential disposability of <strong>ANEEL<\/strong>\u2122 used fuel, should it be utilized in nuclear reactors in Canada. This preliminary review was conducted under a Service Agreement between NWMO and CCTE and focused on evaluating whether any fundamental barriers exist to the safe long-term management of ANEEL\u2122 used fuel within the framework of NWMO\u2019s used fuel disposal approach.<\/p>\n<p>CCTE has developed and patented a new fuel for existing Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR) including Canada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) reactors. The fuel concept consists of 19 &amp; 37-pin fuel bundles with thorium and High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU). This proposed fuel, named the ANEEL\u2122 fuel, retains the same external dimensions and structural design as the currently used Natural Uranium (NU) bundles. Without modifications to the reactor or core, the replacement of the currently used NU pellets with CCTE\u2019s ANEEL\u2122 fuel pellets can reduce life-cycle operating costs and waste volumes, increase safety and accident tolerance, and result in additional proliferation resistance.<\/p>\n<p>The NWMO is responsible for the safe, long-term disposal of Canada\u2019s used nuclear fuel. As part of this initial assessment, the organization reviewed ANEEL\u2122 fuel characteristics against the safety case and design of its planned Deep Geological Repository (DGR), which serves as a reference framework only. The DGR design for used CANDU fuel is well-advanced, supported by extensive scientific research and testing of engineered and natural barriers. These insights were used to identify whether ANEEL\u2122 fuel presents any immediate technical challenges to disposal.<\/p>\n<p>This initial assessment is a high-level technical review intended to flag potential showstoppers and guide future work to further increase the confidence around the long-term disposal aspects of ANEEL\u2122 used fuel. Since ANEEL\u2122 bundles are geometrically similar to irradiated CANDU fuel, preliminary indications suggest that existing transportation, handling, and emplacement systems could be applicable. However, further detailed analysis and regulatory engagement would be required before any formal consideration of ANEEL\u2122 fuel within NWMO\u2019s disposal program.<\/p>\n<p>The analysis performed by NWMO is focused and based on the information provided by CCTE (2024) and a brief literature review. The NWMO notes the following positive features for this waste form:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0.7pt;\">Geometrical compatibility with reference CANDU system, which means that much of the handling equipment and container designs are applicable.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0.7pt;\">Heat load compatible with reference CANDU system in near term by using either lower filling fraction or extended cooling period.<\/li>\n<li>General expectation that thoria-based fuels are at least as durable as urania fuels under post-closure conditions, although this needs to be demonstrated for the specific ANEEL\u2122 fuel.<\/li>\n<li>Less plutonium.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Based on review of the preliminary information provided by CCTE with respect to ANEEL\u2122 used fuel, this initial assessment did not identify any specific feature as fundamentally unacceptable for potential disposal by NWMO.<\/p>\n<p>The NWMO has reasonable confidence at this time that modest quantities of CCTE ANEEL\u2122 used fuel could be safely handled and emplaced in a Canadian repository after sufficient interim storage because of the general similarity with CANDU fuel. The NWMO has moderate confidence at this time with respect to placement of large amounts of ANEEL\u2122 used fuel because of the limited extent of direct fuel information and assessment. Further information and analysis would increase the level of confidence in the future acceptance of the CCTE ANEEL\u2122 used fuel.<\/p>\n<p><em>Pictured: A Conceptual Deep Geological Repository (DGR)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Mehul Shah, CEO and Founder of CCTE says, \u201cWe are committed to continuing a thorough evaluation and analysis of the technical aspects and ANEEL\u2122 fuel benefits. The successful deployment of the ANEEL\u2122 fuel could lead to much higher burnups, significantly less fuel required and the corresponding reduction in used fuel volumes, contributing to significant economic benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>About Clean Core Thorium Energy<\/h2>\n<p>Clean Core Thorium Energy is a nuclear fuel company exploring thorium-driven nuclear innovations. CCTE\u2019s patented nuclear fuel technology (called the ANEEL\u2122 fuel) is comprised of thorium and high assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) and is capable of improving the safety and cost-efficiency of pressurized heavy-water reactors. The ANEEL\u2122 fuel is a novel solution to safety, waste, and proliferation concerns in today\u2019s nuclear plants.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=yQlVzrC-0Kk6t6uQoXgiwwF1e3YlrMGbKFzfmxfF7I5WhICW8-aupcj-1G4Dgztv0Re3EIyvi7IdWzZGrCkahioO_V1bNg9J-6a3AouzLnY=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cleancore.energy<\/a>. Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=95XJURMwLdg9e6ILWSn11-VvggOTgsTiNERI-oJsGRyp258SQTQQ41CKWO-43b3a4NoLSuF2bnyXJsRCgY_yv5JS-AB1H3CLhCLP0ZNpOMLXXDuW0vws4DEG4-GqQAC3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=kB4R_WQWlyhJGivXpPtRW6Tjc4_fci00kg9HwR9ji15E6gONICWjaYi2tv1kaKTJnGL-_B9wW79WDECbwcZ44A==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>About Nuclear Waste Management Organization<\/h2>\n<p>Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada\u2019s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.<\/p>\n<p>The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders that are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management.<\/p>\n<pre><strong>Media Contact:<\/strong>\r\nMilan Shah\r\nEmail: info@cleancore.energy<\/pre>\n<p>Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=yQlVzrC-0Kk6t6uQoXgiw3K05gECZxiIFfdFkesUct2oLGeP5YyfKPyTScrWQKkZleFf17WbJgcULT2aV_MWPOdDGJ_1RQMurUwwas_BHXU0buikVvghNv4ioAVfIcPIXIR2Ifl5MiU_BgC8T-eCf8dt7Qa1YlUrfAn-IaWNC1FI2oEnpqfGeRW12uwRdu2_PgIxhh_Nv5zm1agb84iizBAo8MwNbfZZnLuoHnQ8AyK3fJsaghYZe3m3F7JUu9xCKH944mmwugBxkjElPZnxIw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/6c84fcab-4b48-4258-8fc3-2770c339f561<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=yQlVzrC-0Kk6t6uQoXgiw3K05gECZxiIFfdFkesUct2oLGeP5YyfKPyTScrWQKkZ_r00Uh2ZBFw-wvwbP-9AMa3b1svhqIy6v2SWXgPpLbe-1dxOgBAjCxqSNIMVJ7LB9LFHRVIPG_IqR8wWM07cKh-s7CVvNMuvk7-Auwb4Ity99Tkry7R3rv1Sp0ZjE3lRc6RBLros8Ql-beVpj4WGhwX2Jps-E5P_-qDrOURlCBbYLSPwPRXFXAiFKtq2_V4k9EtVzPgG2YjM52onqvKFUQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/fae8b04a-33af-4bff-afe4-4731eb29d3c0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img \/><em>AGENCIA EFE S.A.U.,S.M.E. shall not be liable for any information contained in this message and assumes no responsibility towards third parties in relation to its contents, being expressly exempt from any liability that the author may have in relation to the information in question. 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