Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Management and Operation Contract Extension
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States
Source: Bechtel
Bechtel received a three-year contract extension from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue managing and operating the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The project includes major infrastructure upgrades such as the Underground Ventilation System, a new utility shaft, and refurbishment of the salt pocket and salt hoist to ensure safe and effective operations of the de
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Transmission, Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation (CCGT), Waste Processing and Treatment, Government
- Location
- Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Bechtel
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Description | Bechtel received a three-year contract extension from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue managing and operating the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The project includes major infrastructure upgrades such as the Underground Ventilation System, a new utility shaft, and refurbishment of the salt pocket and salt hoist to ensure safe and effective operations of the deep geologic repository for defense-related transuranic waste. |
Original sector | Environmental Cleanup |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New Mexico |
City | Carlsbad |
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Source | Bechtel |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Transmission, Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation (CCGT), Waste Processing and Treatment, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-13 |
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