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Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Wexford legend Kate Kelly: Cork hurlers' All-Ireland final loss will sharpen camogie minds
Cork is still largely in mourning following the hurlers' All-Ireland final loss to Tipperary just over three weeks ago, but the camogie side have the chance to lift the mood on Leeside this weekend. The Rebels' All-Ireland hurling title drought has been extended to 21 years (at least) but it is a completely different story in camogie, where Cork will be hoping to win their third All-Ireland crown in a row for the first time ever when they face Galway at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon. And according to Wexford legend Kate Kelly, who was speaking to Des Cahill on RTÉ Radio One's Morning Ireland show, that heartbreaking day for the men is likely to inspire the women. "You'd have to say the last three finals haven't necessarily gone to script and probably none more so than the hurling final," said the four-time All-Ireland champion. "But if anything, that will sharpen the minds of the Cork team this weekend and drive them on even that bit more to rise the spirits in the county. "They have been a very focused team this year. They set out their goal from the start that they wanted to win a league final. 'I think they've only three players on that team that have league medals, and they made it very clear to start the year they wanted to do that. "If you remember back to Hannah Looney's interview after the All-Ireland last year. 'She made the statement even then that they want to be remembered as a generational team. "If you look at Galway's season, it's probably not as comprehensive or awesome a season that would give you as much confidence as Cork's, but they have the calibre of player, they know how to turn it on. They will come razor sharp. 'It's hard to see past them, but if Galway are in it in the last 15 minutes, you never know what might happen. "But I think Cork's depth will push him over the line."
National Post
24-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Project Pele Begins Taking Shape with Start of Core Manufacturing
LYNCHBURG, Va. — BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today that work has commenced to fabricate the reactor core for the Pele microreactor at its BWXT Innovation Campus in Lynchburg, Virginia. Pele is a 1.5-megawatt demonstration microreactor for the Department of Defense Strategic Capabilities Office. The technology is expected to begin producing electricity in 2028. Article content Article content 'This is a tremendous achievement for the BWXT team and for the advancement of groundbreaking nuclear energy technology as a reliable, resilient source of electricity and heat for multiple applications.' Article content The Pele microreactor is gas-cooled and designed to be transportable. The reactor and its associated systems fit into four 20-foot-long shipping containers, making it ideal to be delivered to forward military bases and other installations, providing resilient and reliable electricity for up to three years without refueling. Article content 'We are proud to develop and deliver the Pele microreactor for the benefit of our armed forces,' said Kate Kelly, president for BWXT Advanced Technologies. 'This is a tremendous achievement for the BWXT team and for the advancement of groundbreaking nuclear energy technology as a reliable, resilient source of electricity and heat for multiple applications.' Article content Pele will be powered by TRISO fuel, a specific design of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel that can withstand extreme heat and has very low environmental risks. BWXT has completed fabricating the TRISO nuclear fuel for the reactor and will ship it to Idaho National Lab in the months ahead. Article content Rolls-Royce is developing the power conversion module at its LibertyWorks facility in Indianapolis. The power conversion system is a critical component that enables the microreactor to reliably produce mission-assured electric power in remote or contested environments. Article content 'With decades of experience delivering compact, efficient, and mission-critical power systems, Rolls-Royce LibertyWorks is uniquely positioned to meet the demanding technical and operational requirements of this effort,' said John Shade, Rolls-Royce executive vice president of business development and future programs. 'As part of the BWXT team, we're proud to put our expertise to work to deliver a power conversion system that will enhance energy dominance and operational readiness for the DoD.' Article content Northrop Grumman is providing the control module for the reactor. Article content Project Pele began in 2016 following a DoD study that identified a growing need for additional power resources for the military in the future. The SCO awarded BWXT the contract to build the prototype reactor in 2022. Article content Executive Order (EO) 14299, 'Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security,' signed by President Trump in May, calls for a program using advanced nuclear technology for both installation and operational energy. The EO directs the DoD to commence the operation of a nuclear reactor, regulated by the United States Army, at a domestic military base or installation no later than Sept. 30, 2028. The Pele reactor has the strongest potential to fulfill that objective. Article content Transportable microreactors deliver power where and when it is needed in a variety of austere conditions for not only the DoD, but also potential commercial applications for disaster response and recovery and power generation at remote locations. Article content Forward-Looking Statement Article content BWXT cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation statements relating to the performance, design, suitability and impact of microreactor technology and TRISO nuclear fuel production. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, the timing of technology development; our ability to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals, licenses and permits in a timely manner; and the enforcement and protection of our intellectual property rights. If one or more of these or other risks materialize, actual results may vary materially from those expressed. For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors, please see BWXT's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. BWXT cautions not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except to the extent required by applicable law. Article content About BWXT Article content At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With nearly 10,000 employees, BWXT and its industry partners support the U.S. Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration across more than a dozen major contracts in North America. 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National Post
22-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
BWXT Fires Up Furnace for Advanced Nuclear Fuel
Article content LYNCHBURG, Va. — BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today that it reached a key milestone in its capability to manufacture an advanced form of TRISO nuclear fuel, representing the next generation of fuel for advanced reactors. TRISO fuel comprises carbon and silicon layers surrounding a uranium fuel kernel. Article content 'We're proud to be working with DOE to diversify and optimize our TRISO fuel manufacturing capabilities,' said Kate Kelly, president of BWXT Advanced Technologies. Article content The company's Advanced Technologies subsidiary recently completed the installation and testing of a chemical vapor infiltration furnace which solidifies the pre-forms that are filled with TRISO particles. The CVI furnace completes the equipment necessary to execute BWXT's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP) project with the Department of Energy. Article content With the existing TRISO manufacturing line, a previously commissioned binder jet for additive manufacturing and a computed tomography scanner for non-destructive testing, BWXT can now load Uranium Nitride TRISO into additively manufactured fuel forms. The result is a nuclear fuel product comprising a higher mass of uranium per unit volume than traditional TRISO compacts. The new fuel is designed to be more cost-effective with a longer reactor lifespan, potentially reducing overall reactor system costs. Article content 'Our advanced capability to manufacture TRISO fuel in multiple forms and shapes at scale will play an important role in enabling the small modular reactor and advanced microreactor market to flourish,' said Kate Kelly, president of BWXT Advanced Technologies. 'We're proud to be working with DOE to diversify and optimize our TRISO fuel manufacturing capabilities as part of our ARDP scope and, more broadly, ensure the success of America's growing advanced nuclear industry.' Article content 'DOE's support of BWXT's microreactor design and TRISO fuel manufacturing capabilities is a great example of how we are working hand-in-hand with industry to re-establish the United States as a global leader in nuclear energy,' said acting Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy Mike Goff. 'I'm excited to see this work progress and look forward to BWXT's future accomplishments.' Article content BWXT's established TRISO manufacturing line currently produces Uranium Oxy Carbide (UCO) TRISO for Project Pele, the Department of Defense Strategic Capabilities Office demonstration microreactor program, as well as UN TRISO for the ARDP scope. BWXT is planning to ramp up TRISO manufacturing to support the BWXT Advanced Nuclear Reactor (BANR) program and meet the market demand of other TRISO users. The existing fuel manufacturing line, combined with these new capabilities, allows BWXT to manufacture diverse forms of TRISO particles (UN or UCO with varying layer thickness), traditional compacts, or chemically densified complex geometries filled with TRISO particles and the resulting digital twins to support fuel qualification efforts. Article content In December 2020, BWXT was awarded an 80/20 cost share for BANR under an ARDP subprogram intended to address technical, operational, and regulatory challenges to enable advanced nuclear reactor designs. Article content About TRISO Article content The DOE describes TRISO fuel as 'the most robust nuclear fuel on Earth' given its ability to withstand high temperatures, resist corrosion and act as its own containment system. In 2003, BWXT began working on TRISO in partnership with Idaho National Laboratory as part of the Advanced Gas Reactor Program. Article content Last year, BWXT announced a partnership with the state of Wyoming to evaluate the industrial footprint required to manufacture TRISO fuel in support of the emerging advanced reactor market. This effort will help unlock key business factors necessary to establish a realistic baseline for fuel production facilities needed to meet anticipated demand for this specialized nuclear fuel. It also establishes the scale necessary for economic viability. Article content Forward-Looking Statements Article content BWXT cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation statements relating to the performance, design, suitability and impact of advanced reactor technology and TRISO nuclear fuel production. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, the timing of technology development; our ability to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals, licenses and permits in a timely manner; the ability to commercialize this technology; competition in an environment of rapid technological changes; and the enforcement and protection of our intellectual property rights. If one or more of these or other risks materialize, actual results may vary materially from those expressed. For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors, please see BWXT's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. BWXT cautions not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except to the extent required by applicable law. Article content About BWXT Article content At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With nearly 10,000 employees, BWXT and its affiliated companies have 20 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. BWXT and its industry partners support the U.S. Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration across more than a dozen major contracts in North America. 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CBC
06-06-2025
- Health
- CBC
Have you ever wanted to contribute to medical research? These women can show you how to do that
You don't have to be a health-care professional to take part in medical research. You can be a patient partner, like Amanda Doherty-Kirby. She and Kate Kelly, with the Centre for Health and Community Research at UPEI, talk to Louise Martin of CBC News: Compass about a workshop on the topic, happening at the Charlottetown Library on June 10.
New York Times
08-05-2025
- New York Times
A Frightening Moment to Fly
A 90-second failure of Newark Airport's air-traffic safety systems, which blacked out communication to planes carrying thousands of passengers, has exposed a new level of crisis in air travel. Kate Kelly, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains what the problems at one of the country's biggest airports tell us about air-travel safety in the United States.
