Nuclear Archives - ҰƵapp /tag/nuclear/ Wed, 20 May 2026 16:51:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Advancing Clean Energy Through Geoscience: Hillary Hagen-Peter Shares Her Perspective from the Field /advancing-clean-energy-through-geoscience-hillary-hagen-peter-shares-her-perspective-from-the-field/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:23:58 +0000 /?p=247347 The post Advancing Clean Energy Through Geoscience: Hillary Hagen-Peter Shares Her Perspective from the Field appeared first on ҰƵapp.

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Hillary Hagen-Peter is a Senior Engineering Geologist at ҰƵapp, currently working on Oklo Inc.’s Aurora powerhouse project at Idaho National Laboratory near Idaho Falls. As fieldwork lead and now project manager, Hillary is helping assess and prepare this Aurora powerhouse site, which supports advanced reactor technology designed to deliver low to near‑zero emission energy. Hillary explains how geoscience bridges the environmental challenges of past energy practices with the sustainable, low‑carbon solutions needed for the future.

“I am deeply passionate about my work on the Oklo Aurora powerhouse project and other advanced nuclear initiatives that are opening doors to a cleaner energy future. With today’sability to recycle and reuse spent fuel through advanced nuclear technologies, I see this work as a vital bridge between the environmental impacts of past energy practices and the sustainable, low‑carbon solutions we need moving forward.” –Hillary Hagen-Peter

My path into geology began long before my professional career. I was inspired by my older brother, whose undergraduate and graduate fieldwork took him from Mongolia and Italy all the way to Antarctica. Hearing his stories about working in remote, rugged places sparked my curiosity about a field that blends science, exploration and global travel. I signed up for an introductory geology course soon after and was immediately hooked. The combination of fieldwork, problem‑solving and understanding how the Earth shapes our infrastructure and communities set me on the path I’m on today.

So far, my work as a geologist has taken me across the Pacific Northwest, where I’ve led complex geotechnical and geohazard evaluation programs for nuclear and technology infrastructure projects throughout the United States and Canada. Whether hiking through steep terrain, flying by helicopter to remote sites or working in extreme weather, including temperatures dropping to –40°F (the rare point where Fahrenheit and Celsius finally agree), each location brings its own challenges and a distinct set of potential geohazards.

At ҰƵapp, I’ve managed large scale geotechnical programs involving comprehensive hazard assessments. One of the most meaningful has been leading geotechnical work for the Oklo Aurora powerhouse project at the Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls. This project is advancing a more resilient and sustainable energy future, and I’m proud to contribute to efforts that support the broader transition to clean, reliable nuclear energy.

On this project, I started out as a Fieldwork Lead for subsurface drilling and geophysical investigations before moving into full project management, overseeing drilling operations, laboratory testing and final reporting, all in compliance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Nuclear Quality Assurance (ASME NQA1) requirements. This work is meticulous and often challenging, but it is foundational to building safe, sustainable infrastructure.

Through both my studies and field experience, I have seen how geoscience directly shapes the success of advanced nuclear projects, helping see that innovative clean‑energy technologies are built on safe and resilient ground. From evaluating hazards such as flooding, expansive and collapsible soils, landslides, faulting, seismicity and volcanic activity, to leading subsurface drilling and geophysical investigations, geoscientists provide the critical data that informs design, safety and long‑term performance.

I’m especially inspired by the nuclear sector’s ability to recycle and reuse spent fuel through advanced nuclear technologies. This capability represents a vital bridge: connecting the environmental impacts of past energy practices with the low‑carbon solutions we need moving forward. When paired with renewable sources like solar and wind, advanced nuclear energy becomes part of a resilient, diversified path toward achieving the United Nation’s global goal of net‑zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Across all of these efforts, I am reminded that sustainable energy isn’t just a technological challenge; it’s a geotechnical one. The future we build must stand on solid ground, and I’m proud to help ensure that the next generation of clean‑energy infrastructure is resilient, responsible and built to support communities for decades to come.

Brett Haggerty

Hillary Hagen-Peter, P.G., C.E.G., L.E.G.

Senior Engineering Geologist

Hillary Hagen-Peter earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from St. Lawrence University in 2014. As a Senior Engineering Geologist at ҰƵapp with more than 12 years of geotechnical experience, Hillary is responsible for managing and executing complex geotechnical and geohazard evaluation programs for major nuclear and technology infrastructure projects across Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. Hillary has experience preparing comprehensive geotechnical background studies assessing hazards such as flooding, expansive and collapsible soils, landslides, faulting, seismicity and volcanic activity. She previously served as Fieldwork Lead for nuclear subsurface drilling and geophysical investigations, before transitioning into full project management responsibilities, overseeing nuclear projects from their earliest conception through final delivery.

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]]> ҰƵapp Welcomes Chris Robinson As Director of Nuclear Services /atlas-welcomes-chris-robinson-as-director-of-nuclear-services/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:01:56 +0000 /?p=247209 The post ҰƵapp Welcomes Chris Robinson As Director of Nuclear Services appeared first on ҰƵapp.

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With more than two decades of experience in the nuclear industry, Robinson will lead ҰƵapp’ Nuclear business, advancing safe and sustainable clean nuclear solutions.

Denver, Colorado, December 22, 2025 — ҰƵapp Technical Consultants (ҰƵapp), a leading infrastructure and environmental solutions provider, has announced Chris Robinson as Director of Nuclear Services. Robinson will be based in the firm’s Idaho Falls office, where ҰƵapp has supported the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for years, most recently helping with the Oklo Aurora powerhouse project, as well as the U.S. Department of Energy’s long-term cleanup mission at the INL and the Spent Fuel Handling project, among others key projects.

Robinson has held a variety of management roles in the nuclear sector and is known for driving innovation, optimizing reliability and lifecycle cost and fostering collaboration with utilities, vendors and government stakeholders.

Before joining ҰƵapp, Robinson founded a nuclear consulting firm, advising global clientele on the development, licensing and strategic planning of new nuclear and nuclear fuel cycle projects. During this time, he provided guidance on advanced nuclear reactor technologies, regulatory compliance and project feasibility. His focus was in supporting the potential expansion of nuclear power in the Nordic nations, and he advised on Poland’s first nuclear projects.

“ҰƵapp has been a trusted partner in the nuclear industry for years, delivering excellence through every phase of a nuclear project’s lifecycle. We are excited to have Chris Robinson leading ҰƵapp’ nuclear business and growing ҰƵapp’ nuclear service capabilities in Idaho and across the country,” says Tom Price, ҰƵapp President of Infrastructure.

Prior to launching his firm, Robinson held various positions at GE Vernova, most recently serving as an Engineering Director on the Steam Power team, where he led a globally matrixed team of engineers responsible for refurbishment and retrofit projects for installed-base nuclear customers. In this role, Robinson provided 24/7 customer support, drove innovation to enhance reliability and introduced ISO strategies to streamline operations. Additionally, he oversaw all nuclear engineering and quality aspects for a $5 billion project pipeline and was recognized for his outstanding contribution on commissioning an advanced steam turbine generator controls retrofit during a provincial grid emergency.

ҰƵapp brings expertise in Nuclear Quality Assurance, and excellence in construction materials testing to support nuclear rules, codes and standards, as well as accredited quality management systems. The company’s comprehensive nuclear service program supports the design, development, construction, maintenance and modernization of nuclear assets—helping facilities operate with confidence.

About ҰƵapp Technical Consultants

ҰƵapp provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, consulting and quality management services from more than 100 locations nationwide. With a talent base of 3,500 and $685 million in revenue, we deliver infrastructure and environmental solutions to public- and private-sector clients. To learn more about ҰƵapp, visit  and follow us on     .

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]]> A leap forward in clean energy innovation – groundbreaking ceremony celebrated at Aurora powerhouse project /a-leap-forward-in-clean-energy-innovation-groundbreaking-ceremony-celebrated-at-aurora-powerhouse-project/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:37:03 +0000 /?p=247069 The post A leap forward in clean energy innovation – groundbreaking ceremony celebrated at Aurora powerhouse project appeared first on ҰƵapp.

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ҰƵapp continues to demonstrate its leadership in advancing America’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure through its support of the Aurora Powerhouse project at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The project, developed by and advanced under the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Reactor Pilot Program, represents a key milestone in deploying innovative nuclear technologies that will strengthen U.S. energy security and resilience.

On September 22, leaders from government, industry, and the clean energy sector gathered at INL to celebrate the project’s groundbreaking—a moment that underscored growing national momentum behind advanced nuclear energy.

As part of the early-stage development, ҰƵapp’ technical expertsprovided preliminary geotechnical investigation and on-site testing services, which helped inform the design and licensing efforts, in addition to supporting critical inputs for site development and regulatory approvals. ҰƵapp is also supporting the project by providing survey services using aerial LiDAR methodology with traditional survey methods to deliver accurate, high-resolution mapping within a very short schedule. These services help guide site layout, infrastructure placement, and construction execution—not only improving sustainable infrastructure but also promoting a safe environment.

“Our nation’s clean energy future relies on collaboration and technical excellence,” said David Cram, Senior Vice President at ҰƵapp. “Projects like Aurora demonstrate how innovation, engineering precision, and partnership can accelerate deployment of next-generation energy infrastructure. ҰƵapp is proud to bring our deep expertise to help shape this new era of American clean energy.

For more than three decades, ҰƵapp has supported nuclear power, research, and environmental cleanup initiatives across the United States. Since 2002, the company has partnered with the DOE on a range of critical programs at INL, including the Spent Fuel Handling Project, Remote-Handled Low-Level Waste Facility, and Carbon-Free Power Project. These long-term partnerships underscore ҰƵapp’ trusted role in ensuring technical integrity, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship across the nation’s nuclear infrastructure.

With momentum building around the U.S. nuclear renaissance, ҰƵapp remains at the forefront of engineering, testing, and assurance services that enable safe, efficient, and innovative energy solutions. The company’s contributions to the Aurora Powerhouse project reflect its broader mission: delivering the expertise, technology, and collaboration needed to power a more resilient, secure, and sustainable energy future.

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]]> ҰƵapp Awarded Three-Year, $21 Million Contract Extension at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory /atlas-awarded-three-year-21-million-contract-extension-at-the-naval-nuclear-laboratory/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:16:51 +0000 /?p=244046 The post ҰƵapp Awarded Three-Year, $21 Million Contract Extension at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory appeared first on ҰƵapp.

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ҰƵapp reselected to provide Construction Materials Testing for the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ҰƵapp Technical Consultants, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATCX) (“ҰƵapp” or the “Company”), a leading Infrastructure and Environmental solutions provider, announced that it has been awarded a three-year, $21 million contract extension to provide Construction Materials Testing (CMT) on the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory.

Under the contract with Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, which manages the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, ҰƵapp is designated as the Independent Testing Agency ensuring that concrete materials used at the site meet proper Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) standards. ҰƵapp engineers and technical staff will conduct material and vendor validation, concrete mix design and batch plant certifications, field testing of soils and concrete to ensure compliance and safety with all Nuclear Quality Assurance standards.

“We are honored to build on our 20+ years of experience across a variety of projects at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This contract extension allows us to continue our work at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory at INL to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality assets for U.S Government agencies including the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration,” said ҰƵapp CEO, L. Joe Boyer. “This project highlights ҰƵapp’ ability to provide highly technical quality assurance solutions on projects related to the Nation’s most critical infrastructure assets.”

The Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project, located at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory at the Idaho National Laboratory, supports the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program’s mission through the transportation and processing of spent nuclear fuel for packaging and safe storage after removal from the U.S. Navy’s submarine and aircraft carrier fleet.

About ҰƵapp Technical Consultants
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, ҰƵapp is a leading provider of Infrastructure and Environmental Solutions. We partner with our clients to improve performance and extend the lifecycle of built and natural infrastructure assets stressed by climate, health, and economic impacts. With 3,500+ employees nationwide, ҰƵapp brings deep technical expertise to public- and private-sector clients, integrating services across four primary disciplines: Environmental (ENV); Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC); Engineering & Design (E&D); and Program Management/Construction Management, and Quality Management (PCQM). To learn more about ҰƵapp innovations for transportation, commercial, water, government, education, and industrial markets, visit.

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]]> ҰƵapp Continues Work on the Carbon Free Project Located at the Idaho National Laboratory’s Desert Campus /atlas-continues-work-on-the-carbon-free-project-located-at-the-idaho-national-laboratorys-desert-campus/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:01:17 +0000 /?p=244016 The post ҰƵapp Continues Work on the Carbon Free Project Located at the Idaho National Laboratory’s Desert Campus appeared first on ҰƵapp.

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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ҰƵapp Technical Consultants, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATCX) (“ҰƵapp” or the “Company”), a leading Infrastructure and Environmental solutions provider, announced today that it has been awarded additional scope as part of the team conducting the geotechnical investigation for the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP) at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). ҰƵapp, as part of the Rizzo International team, was awarded a $7 million contract to provide field and lab services that will generate the necessary data to feed into the final geotechnical report.

“Much of the current work on the nation’s first small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear plant consists of studies to gather data and information to include in the application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” said Dan King, ҰƵapp Director of CMT Program Services. “ҰƵapp is pleased to be part of this groundbreaking effort to provide affordable and clean energy – one of 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.” ҰƵapp professionals are monitoring the drilling operations of seven deep exploration drill rigs and taking samples of materials during drilling operations. ҰƵapp’ team of professional engineers and geologists then logs all the samples taken and transports them to a long-term storage facility provided by the INL. This geotechnical investigation will be a supporting document to the Combined Construction and Operation License Application (COLA) for the planned SMR project benefitting the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS).

“ҰƵapp has more than 20 years of experience working at INL, and we are proud to be part of this ‘first in the world’ project that will provide firm, dispatchable, carbon-free energy to participants and help usher in a new generation of nuclear energy,” added ҰƵapp CEO, L. Joe Boyer.

Nuclear reactors generate virtually emission-free power, which means they can play a crucial role in global efforts to lower emissions and reach the Paris climate goals. SMR plants have a small environmental footprint and generate carbon-free power which supports the net zero goals of the United States government. They require only a small amount of fuel compared to gas or coal and take up a fraction of the space required for wind and solar farms.

ҰƵapp is committed to prioritizing safety and a healthy, hazard-free work environment for all who operate in, visit, or enter their facilities and job sites.

About ҰƵapp Technical Consultants

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, ҰƵapp is a leading provider of Infrastructure and Environmental Solutions. We partner with our clients to improve performance and extend lifecycle of built and natural infrastructure assets stressed by climate, health, and economic impacts. With 3,600+ employees nationwide, ҰƵapp brings deep technical expertise to public- and private-sector clients, integrating services across four primary disciplines: Environmental; Testing, Inspection and Certification; Engineering & Design; and Program, Construction, and Quality Management. To learn more about ҰƵapp innovations for transportation, commercial, water, government, education, and industrial markets, visit.

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The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our or our management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions and estimates, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and variations of such words and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on our expectations and beliefs as of the date of this filing concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions or estimates that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described throughout our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 23, 2021, particularly the “Risk Factors” section of such report and the factors described below: (1) the ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s shares of Class A common stock on Nasdaq; (2) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the Company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain management and key employees; (3) costs related to acquisitions; (4) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (5) the possibility that the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors (including as a result of COVID-19); and (6) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including those under “Risk Factors” therein. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made in this press release and in documents we file from time to time with the SEC that disclose risks and uncertainties that may affect our business. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the forward-looking statements in this press release do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that have not been completed as of the date of this filing. In addition, the forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date of its release, including expectations based on third-party information and projections that management believes to be reputable, and the Company does not undertake, and expressly disclaims any duty, to update such statements, whether as a result of new information, new developments, or otherwise, except to the extent that disclosure may be required by law.

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