This month in Oak Ridge

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This month in Oak Ridge

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August Energycast; Nuclear Resurgence On Display in Oak Ridge; and More

The East Tennessee Economic Council hosted its 2026 Nuclear Opportunities Workshop in Oak Ridge, drawing record attendance to discuss industry growth and private sector integration. Local infrastructure projects are advancing as Triso-X and Radiant continue facility construction, while the Department of Energy completes groundwater data collection and laboratory upgrades. These developments support ongoing site cleanup efforts and the expansion of isotope production capabilities at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

In this packed episode, we spotlight the East Tennessee Economic Council's 2026 Nuclear Opportunities Workshop. This year's event attracted record-breaking attendance from nuclear industry leadership, and Governor Bill Lee was also on hand to discuss the innovation and economic growth happening in Oak Ridge.

Our team visited the construction site for Triso-X's nuclear fuel campus, where progress continues on the TX-1 facility and plans are underway for future production and research facilities. Another nuclear company, Radiant, installed the final steel beam to frame its microreactor factory in Oak Ridge. Cleanup crews began tearing down former isotope labs at ORNL to open space for future research, and Isotek celebrated the grand opening for a new laboratory that will speed the delivery of life...

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