WIPP has accomplished a DOE Environmental Management Calendar Year 2023 priority to complete and dispose of 400 transuranic waste shipments while striving to ensure no backlog of shipments from cleanup. Reade more here: wipp.energy.gov/wipp_news_2023… #WIPPupdate #transuranicwaste #environment

As we prepare to welcome the new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on our achievements in 2023. To celebrate, we've put together a year in review video – check it out! wipp.energy.gov/wipp_2023_year… #YearInReview #NewYear #WIPP

Crews at WIPP began mining a new waste disposal panel! It's the first time in a decade that a new panel is being mined at the nation's only deep geologic waste repository for defense-related transuranic waste bit.ly/3S3Z7qg #transuranicwaste #wippnews #miningupdate

We proudly hosted the Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee, who provide DOE with Tribal input on activities related to the transportation and storage of radioactive materials. We were enthusiastic to give these representatives a tour of the WIPP facilities!

#DoYouKnowWIPP Did you know that CAST Specialty Transportation is the company that delivered the first shipment of Transuranic waste to WIPP in 1999? And they are still delivering TRU waste today! #truwaste #CASTSpecialtyTransportation #truckdriversusa #WIPP

We are so proud of all the students who participated in our first Regional Science Bowl! Congratulations NMMI!

Wishing WIPP a Happy 25th Anniversary! We want to express our thanks to all who joined us today to celebrate 25 years of operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

The U.S. Department of Energy announced today the publication of a video marking 25 years of operations at its Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). Read more at wipp.energy.gov/wipp_25th_anni… #WIPPNews #WIPP25

Today, U.S. Department of Energy announced the WIPP reached a major milestone – 25 years of operations at the nation’s only deep, underground geological repository for disposal of transuranic (TRU) nuclear waste. Read more at bit.ly/3PGfMj9 #WIPPNews #WIPP25

Did you know WIPP has a YouTube channel? Visit our page for our 25th Anniversary video and more! bit.ly/3VP6wx6

New Mexico Military Institute front and center representing our DOE/SIMCO Southeastern New Mexico Region. What a great way to end an amazing week at the #NationalScienceBowl2024

An aerial robotic system, aka a 'drone,' explored underground on a pioneering mission as a robotic scout! Read more about it on our website: bit.ly/3KxhSz6 #robotics #SafetyFirst #UAS #LiDAR

Exciting news from WIPP! The completion of the Safety Significant Confinement Ventilation System (SSCVS) construction marks a pivotal milestone for DOE's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Read more here: bit.ly/3Vs0CAo #WIPPNews #SSCVS #ConstructionMilestone #newsrelease

On June 14, the 14,000th shipment of defense-generated transuranic (TRU) nuclear waste was delivered to WIPP and emplaced in the underground repository. Read more in by following the link: bit.ly/3xAhvke #TRUWaste #EnvironmentProtection #NewMexico #CASTTransportation

Update on the Safety Significant Confinement Ventilation System (SSCVS) A critical lift was completed for the installation of the ductwork bridge. Testing and commissioning are in progress as we prepare for the SSCVS to come online in 2026! #WIPP #SSCVS #ConstructionMilestone

Registration for the 2025 Southeastern Regional Science Bowl opens on October 7, 2024. Thinking about starting a team? Visit bit.ly/3Xwi9tp for more info. #STEMEducation #ScienceBowl2025

DOE has selected NextEra Energy Resources to negotiate a carbon-free electricity project at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant under the Cleanup to Clean Energy initiative. More info on the WIPP website: bit.ly/47s9F9X #CleanUptoCleanEnergy #WIPPNews

Last week at the National Cleanup Workshop in Arlington, VA, DOE's Carlsbad Field Office manager, Mark Bollinger, showcased progress at WIPP. The panel, featuring WIPP's 25th Anniversary, included local leaders discussing cleanup priorities and the future of the workforce.

Oct 2, 2024 - WIPP will hold its annual exercise involving the site emergency response personnel, Emergency Operations Center & Joint Information Center. No public action is needed. This drill ensures safety for workers & the community in the unlikely event of a real emergency.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) recently announced a major accomplishment in safely delivering nuclear waste over 17 million miles. Read more on our website: bit.ly/4f8ZLMT #WIPPNews #CASTTransportation