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What are the key details for the project “Saltstone Disposal Unit 7 (SDU 7)”?

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The project “Saltstone Disposal Unit 7 (SDU 7)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in Aiken, South Carolina, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from ExchangeMonitor.

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What is the latest status of the project “Saltstone Disposal Unit 7 (SDU 7)”?

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The status recorded for “Saltstone Disposal Unit 7 (SDU 7)” is Under Construction.

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Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Saltstone Disposal Unit 7 (SDU 7)”?

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Saltstone Disposal Unit 7 (SDU 7)”: government bodies (U.S. Department of Energy), EPCs/contractors (Parsons).

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What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Saltstone Disposal Unit 7 (SDU 7)”?

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Saltstone Disposal Unit 7 (SDU 7)” to USD 159000000.

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Where can I verify the source and access all details for “Saltstone Disposal Unit 7 (SDU 7)”?

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This Taiyo project page references ExchangeMonitor along with the original URL (https://www.exchangemonitor.com/doe-idaho-savannah-river-waste-projects-largely-frozen-covid-19/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Original status	Under Construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

Description	The Saltstone Disposal Unit 7 (SDU 7) at the Savannah River Site is being constructed for the permanent disposal of solidified radioactive salt waste. The project has been suspended due to reduced staffing caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Original sector	Nuclear Cleanup
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Record type	Project
Sector	Nuclear, Waste Processing and Treatment, Government
Article published date	2025-03-20

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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	South Carolina
City	Aiken

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