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Savannah River National Laboratory is the applied research and development laboratory at Savannah River Site. The laboratory applies state-of-the-art science to provide practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems.
EM Update
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The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized its environmental cleanup program for superior performance and exemplary service in project management. August 26, 2025August 26, 2025
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Olivia Ruszczyk, a senior mechanical engineering student at New Mexico State University, has spent this summer inspecting steam systems in the Savannah River Site H Canyon. August 19, 2025August 19, 2025
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A Savannah River Site contractor and university research center have signed an agreement seeking to expand workforce opportunities for students and support the Department of Energy’s nuclear cleanup program and other critical missions. August 19, 2025August 19, 2025
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Joined by local, state and congressional leaders, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and other U.S. Department of Energy officials opened the doors to Savannah River National Laboratory’s new Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative. August 12, 2025August 12, 2025
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Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative in South Carolina Set to Lead on AI, Energy, and ManufacturingAugust 7, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) has reached another milestone with concurrence from regulators that the Savannah River Site (SRS) has successfully removed waste from another highly radioactive waste tank. August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
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The Office of Environmental Management has completed 85% of its Federal Facility Agreement milestones and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act commitments for the current fiscal year at the Savannah River Site on or ahead of schedule. August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
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Wearable technology is helping workers stay safe on the job in the South Carolina summer heat at the Savannah River Site. July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
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Team members with the Office of Environmental Management liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site have been recognized nationally for “papers of note” and “superior” technical papers presented at the Waste Management Symposia. July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
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Workers at the Savannah River Site have demonstrated their resourcefulness and unique capabilities by implementing a newly created carrier to transport spent nuclear fuel. July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
News Releases
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Secretary Wright joined Senator Graham, Representative Wilson, and state and local leaders for the opening of the new Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative, creating a new chapter for American innovation in South Carolina.
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DOE’s Office of Environmental Management named Deshong as the new manager effective June 1
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The U.S. Department of Energy transitioned landlord responsibilities at the Savannah River Site from the Office of Environmental Management to the National Nuclear Security Administration.
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Over 4,700 attendees and $15K in scholarships awarded
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