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Holtec Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Utah and Hi Tech Solutions to Deploy Nuclear SMRs

LCG, May 1, 2025--Holtec International (Holtec) announced the signing on April 29 of a strategic cooperation agreement with the State of Utah and Hi Tech Solutions, a leading nuclear services provider based in Kennewick, Washington, to collaborate in the deployment of Holtec's SMR-300s (small modular reactor) in Utah and the broader Mountain West region. Hi Tech will play a leading role in the project development and workforce training to support the rise of new nuclear power generation in the region.

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EPA and Texas Railroad Commission Sign Memorandum of Agreement for Permitting Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide

LCG, April 29, 2025--Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) today outlining the state’s plans to administer programs related to carbon storage wells, known as Class VI wells. The MOA signing is a required step in the RRC’s application to be granted authority to permit Class VI wells in the state of Texas. EPA is currently preparing a proposed approval of RRC’s primacy application.

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The results of the Nuclear Energy Institute elections have reestablished the positions of many already holding posts. New appointees include Alan J. Fohrer and Michael B. Sellman, who have joined the Nuclear Energy Institute's Executive Committee. Also, Donald C. Hintz, president of Entergy Corp. was elected NEI vice-chairman, and Robert E. Prince will join the NEI board. The NEI develops industry policy and is located in Washington D.C.

James A. Messersmith will become vice president of the Oglethorpe Power Corporation and will be responsible for gas-fired and hydroelectric generation. He has been with the company since 1991 and has been in the energy generation industry for 27 years.

Simon Kukes, president of Tyumen Oil Company, will join the Maguire Energy Institute Board of Advisors. Maguire Energy Institute is located at SMU's Cox School of Business in Dallas, Texas.

Sydney M. Ferguson has been given the position of senior vice president responsible for corporate communications and government relationships at USEC Inc., an international energy company and major uranium fuel supplier. Ferguson most recently served as Managing Director of Qorvis Communications, Inc.

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