Chalk River Laboratories

CNL Targets Carbon Neutral Operations at Chalk River Laboratories By 2040

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, is pleased to announce that it has established an ambitious target to achieve carbon neutral operations at the Chalk River Laboratories campus by 2040.

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  • CHALK RIVER, Ontario, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, is pleased to announce that it has established an ambitious target to achieve carbon neutral operations at the Chalk River Laboratories campus by 2040.
  • CNL is operating the Chalk River Laboratories on behalf of AECL, who owns the site, under a Government-owned, Company-operated (GoCo) management model.
  • “With the unique opportunity to leverage our nuclear science and technology capabilities, AECL has accelerated the target to meet carbon neutrality at the Chalk River site by 2040.
  • CNL is even exploring the potential to connect to a SMR proposed for construction at the Chalk River site, leveraging the clean energy from the reactor to further offset the carbon footprint of CNL’s operations.

CNL Announces 2023 Awards of Excellence Winners

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that over 250 CNL employees were recognized for exceptional organizational accomplishments at the company’s 2023 Awards of Excellence ceremony, which was held last week at Germania Hall in Pembroke.

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  • CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that over 250 CNL employees were recognized for exceptional organizational accomplishments at the company’s 2023 Awards of Excellence ceremony, which was held last week at Germania Hall in Pembroke.
  • An annual program that recognizes employee excellence, the CNL Awards of Excellence were established to celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams whose hard work, determination and accomplishments helped CNL deliver its science and technology programs and major projects.
  • “The 2023 CNL Awards of Excellence winners come from various departments and sites all across the company, and the work that they do is diverse, requires unique strengths, and spans different work environments,” commented Joe McBrearty, CNL’s President and CEO.
  • For a full list of the 2023 CNL Awards of Excellence winners, including profiles and videos on the award-winning teams, please visit www.cnl.ca/awards .

CNL and AECL Continue to Expand Academic Partnership Through New Agreement with Queen’s University

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), a federal Crown corporation with a mandate to drive nuclear opportunity for Canada, are pleased to announce that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Queen’s University to pursue collaborative research opportunities. The new agreement represents the seventh MOU signed between CNL, AECL and a growing list of Canadian universities, all of which are designed to cultivate closer relationships with Canada’s academic community, and to advance collaborative research in health and environmental sciences, clean energy, and safety and security.

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  • Under terms of the agreement, Queen’s will work in partnership with AECL and CNL to facilitate ongoing engagement between their respective researchers, pursue joint research projects, and enable knowledge mobilization in shared research areas of mutual interest.
  • “Along with AECL, CNL is thrilled to enter into this agreement with Queen’s University, a prestigious academic institution which is home to research programs and facilities that complement those at the Chalk River Laboratories campus,” commented Dr. Jeff Griffin, Vice-President of Science & Technology at CNL.
  • “In particular, CNL and Queen’s have areas of shared interest in our nuclear research programs, and this agreement will allow us to explore opportunities to combine resources and expand our research objectives.
  • “AECL recognizes that collaborating with one of Canada’s top universities is an opportunity to combine resources, expand research, and inspire the next generation of researchers, scientists, and technical experts.

ITM and CNL Announce the Launch of Actineer, a New Joint Venture in the Global Production of Actinium-225

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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The joint venture will fulfill the unmet global manufacturing and production needs of this coveted radioisotope.

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  • The joint venture will fulfill the unmet global manufacturing and production needs of this coveted radioisotope.
  • The collaboration also encompasses the development and implementation of the manufacturing process to be used at the APF.
  • ITM will also be responsible for global marketing, sales, and distribution, which will be supported by its well-established global sales network.
  • “Working with ITM, CNL has already made significant progress towards our goal of bringing a next-generation medical radioisotope to the world market.

ITM and CNL Announce the Launch of Actineer, a New Joint Venture in the Global Production of Actinium-225

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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The joint venture will fulfill the unmet global manufacturing and production needs of this coveted radioisotope.

Key Points: 
  • The joint venture will fulfill the unmet global manufacturing and production needs of this coveted radioisotope.
  • The collaboration also encompasses the development and implementation of the manufacturing process to be used at the APF.
  • ITM will also be responsible for global marketing, sales, and distribution, which will be supported by its well-established global sales network.
  • “Working with ITM, CNL has already made significant progress towards our goal of bringing a next-generation medical radioisotope to the world market.

Canada’s National Nuclear Laboratory Opens Doors to Innovative and Sustainable New Office Complex – The Science Collaboration Centre

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), Canada’s nuclear Crown corporation, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, welcomed a number of special guests to the Chalk River Laboratories yesterday to celebrate the opening of the Science Collaboration Centre, a newly-constructed office complex at the campus. AECL President and CEO, Fred Dermarkar, and CNL President and CEO, Joe McBrearty, were joined by industry representatives, government officials and other dignitaries for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the occasion.

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  • “This innovative and creatively stimulating space will enable collaboration with our international and academic partners, and work to foster nuclear science innovation and research.
  • That makes the Science Collaboration Centre a vital part of our success and of our mandate to drive nuclear innovation,” said Fred Dermarkar, President and CEO of AECL.
  • The Science Collaboration Centre was also constructed using strategies that include sustainable site development, water and energy efficiency, environmentally-friendly materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.
  • For more information on CNL, including the revitalization of the Chalk River Laboratories campus, please visit www.cnl.ca.

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Kyoto Fusioneering Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Critical Path Fusion Energy Technology

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, and Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd. (KF), a leader in fusion power plant technology development, are pleased to announce a Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA).

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  • CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, and Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd. (KF), a leader in fusion power plant technology development, are pleased to announce a Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA).
  • With a large majority of the world’s fusion power plant designs using tritium, demand for tritium handling and tritium-compatible technology is rapidly growing.
  • Support Fusion Developers in Design and Development of Pilot Plants: Proving comprehensive design, consulting, engineering, testing and technology to meet the needs of public and private fusion energy development programs globally.
  • Our partnership with CNL merges KF's fusion technology with CNL's tritium management expertise, positioning us to tackle some of commercial fusion power's most critical challenges."

Media Advisory: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited Mark Opening of New Science Collaboration Centre at Chalk River Campus

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A key facility in the revitalization of the Chalk River Laboratories campus, the Science Collaboration Centre (SCC), is poised to open its doors to staff and partners this fall, serving as the central planning and collaboration space for the company’s Science and Technology programs.

Key Points: 
  • CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A key facility in the revitalization of the Chalk River Laboratories campus, the Science Collaboration Centre (SCC), is poised to open its doors to staff and partners this fall, serving as the central planning and collaboration space for the company’s Science and Technology programs.
  • One of three non-nuclear buildings recently constructed at the Chalk River Laboratories using mass timber, sustainably sourced within Canada, the innovative new complex features 44 meeting rooms, collaborative flex spaces, a university-style auditorium with 200 theatre-style seats, a welcoming library space and a roof-top terrace.
  • On September 6, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) President and CEO, Fred Dermarkar, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) President and CEO, Joe McBrearty, will be joined by other industry executives and representatives, government officials and special guests to celebrate the grand opening of the new facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a facility tour of the new building.
  • Note: To attend, media must register at www.cnl.ca/media by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 4, 2023.

AECL & CNL Build on Longstanding Relationship With the University of New Brunswick Through Collaborative Research Agreement

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), Canada’s nuclear Crown corporation, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, are pleased to announce that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of New Brunswick (UNB) to pursue collaborative research opportunities. The MOU shows continued momentum for AECL and CNL in their efforts to develop a partnership network with Canada’s academic community, and builds on what has been an already close relationship with one of the country’s leading universities.

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  • That relationship includes the delivery of research conducted in partnership with UNB’s Centre for Nuclear Energy Research (CNER).
  • Last year, this ongoing collaboration culminated in the signing of a partnership agreement to pursue commercial opportunities in the nuclear power industry.
  • However, CNL also maintains facilities in close proximity to UNB, which includes its National Innovation Centre for Cybersecurity in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
  • To learn more about CNL, including its research projects and programs, please visit www.cnl.ca .

CNL Employee Recognized by Canadian Nuclear Industry for Excellence in Education and Communications

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, is pleased to announce that one of its employees, Larkin Mosscrop, has been recognized by the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) and Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) for excellence in education and communications.

Key Points: 
  • CHALK RIVER, Ontario, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, is pleased to announce that one of its employees, Larkin Mosscrop, has been recognized by the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) and Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) for excellence in education and communications.
  • Ms. Mosscrop was named the recipient of the Education and Communications Award at the 42nd CNS Annual Conference this week for her work as a lifelong learner and educator with a passion for science communication and community engagement.
  • Established in 1997, the Education and Communication Award recognizes significant efforts in improving the understanding of nuclear science and technology among educators, students and the public.
  • “This is a responsibility that Larkin takes very seriously, and manages on top of her already busy workload.