Nuclear energy startup Deep Fission has partnered with Deep Isolation to collaborate on spent fuel management, according to an April 3 news release.

As part of the agreement, the companies will explore potential licensing and use of Deep Isolation’s patented underground disposal technology to manage spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste from Deep Fission’s underground reactors, the release states.

"Nuclear power generation requires a waste disposal solution, and responsible users should plan for waste management from the start," said Elizabeth Muller, co-founder and CEO of Deep Fission. “Deep geological disposal is the globally preferred approach, and while other countries are advancing underground repositories, there is an opportunity for the U.S. to take further steps in this direction.”

Deep Fission plans to integrate Deep Isolation’s deep borehole repository technology into its operations.

“As new nuclear technologies emerge, a forward-thinking approach to waste disposal is critical,” said Deep Isolation CEO Rod Baltzer. “Ensuring that nuclear waste has a reliable and permanent disposal method is essential for the industry’s long-term success.”

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