Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Cold Commissioning
Sector: Hydrogen • Location: Washington, United States
Source: Engineering News-Record | ENR
The U.S. Department of Energy's cold commissioning of the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant at the Hanford Nuclear Waste Site in southeast Washington state reached a key milestone with the addition of ammonia and nitrous oxide to melters to replicate tank waste. The plant aims to dispose of 56 million gallons of chemical and radioactive waste stored in underground tanks by processing an ave
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydrogen, Chemical (Industrial), Nuclear, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government
- Location
- Washington, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Engineering News-Record | ENR
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Description | The U.S. Department of Energy's cold commissioning of the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant at the Hanford Nuclear Waste Site in southeast Washington state reached a key milestone with the addition of ammonia and nitrous oxide to melters to replicate tank waste. The plant aims to dispose of 56 million gallons of chemical and radioactive waste stored in underground tanks by processing an average of 5,300 gallons per day, turning waste into vitrified glass for long-term disposal. |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Washington |
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Sector | Hydrogen, Chemical (Industrial), Nuclear, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-18 |
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