Holtec faces a March 2027 deadline to supply power from the Palisades plant after securing $1.3 billion in government funds. The company disclosed that a fuel assembly tilted over during operations but was recovered without spilling in a "remarkable demonstration of technical ingenuity." The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) cited concerns about workplace culture, warning of "cultural decline" in affected departments. The NRC has requested Holtec submit a corrective plan within 30 days, though it downplayed immediate public risk, stating mitigating measures ensured plant safety.
A worker who fell into the reactor cavity last year sustained minor injuries and returned to work quickly. Holtec, transitioning from components supplier to reactor operator, faces governance questions following a whistleblower lawsuit and legal disputes involving former executives over allegations of financial misrepresentation, executive retaliation, and fraudulent practices. CEO Kris Singh rejected those claims in a prior Financial Times interview.
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