Nuclear Waste Innovator Deep Isolation Publishes New Slovenian Customer Case Study
Key Highlights
- ➤Slovenia’s ARAO evaluates Deep Isolation’s disposal options for TRIGA II spent fuel
- ➤TRIGA II integration could increase Krško repository lifecycle costs by less than approximately 0.5%
- ➤Deep Isolation launched a full-scale Cameron, Texas commercialization pilot in January 2026
- ➤Pilot partners include Halliburton (HAL), Amentum (AMTM), NAC International, and Occlusion Nuclear Solutions
Expert Statements
Sandi Viršek, CEO of Slovenia’s Agency for Radioactive Waste Management (ARAO)
“The nuclear waste disposal options study gave us a clear comparison of disposal pathways for TRIGA II spent nuclear fuel. It showed that integrating a small inventory into a repository for the Krško SNF can be done with minimal additional cost, without introducing significant safety or scheduling impacts,”
Chris Parker, Chief Commercialization Officer at Deep Isolation
“This case study illustrates how our technology and technical expertise can support countries as they evaluate practical, economically viable pathways for the long-term management of spent nuclear fuel,”},{”
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PLANO, Texas, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Deep Isolation Nuclear, Inc. (OTCQB: DBHL) (“Deep Isolation” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in nuclear waste disposal technology, today announced the publication of a new customer case study featuring Slovenia's Agency for Radioactive Waste Management (ARAO). The case study highlights Deep Isolation's work supporting Slovenia's long-term nuclear waste disposal planning and features customer insights into the potential economic and operational benefits of its deep borehole disposal technology.
The case study showcases Deep Isolation's engagement with ARAO to evaluate disposal options for spent nuclear fuel from Slovenia's TRIGA II research reactor. The collaboration builds on previous assessments conducted by Deep Isolation and reflects growing international interest in flexible, cost-effective approaches to managing nuclear waste inventories.
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