Recap: NWMO hosts Tour at Darlington Nuclear Generating Station
| Submitted by Dorian Charette, Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) |
| The NWMO Chapter of NAYGN recently hosted a professional development tour at Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, offering members a unique, behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge nuclear technology and its real-world applications.
A key highlight of the visit was Laurentis Energy Partners’ Target Delivery System, Canada’s leading isotope irradiation technology used to produce life-saving medical isotopes. Through this experience, participants gained a deeper understanding of how isotopes are generated within a CANDU reactor environment, how irradiation systems function, and how these processes integrate with broader nuclear operations, safety practices, and regulatory frameworks. The tour directly supports NAYGN’s mission to develop the next generation of nuclear leaders by providing hands-on exposure to the technologies and innovations shaping the industry. It also reinforced NAYGN’s vision of fostering an informed, engaged, and technically confident workforce. In addition to learning about isotope production, members explored the full lifecycle of nuclear technologies, including long-term waste management. Discussions highlighted the NWMO’s planning efforts for a Second Deep Geological Repository to safely manage intermediate-level and non-fuel high-level waste generated through activities such as medical isotope production. Overall, the experience strengthened participants’ nuclear knowledge, expanded their professional networks, and showcased the impact of nuclear science in healthcare and beyond. Opportunities like this continue to advance NAYGN’s goals of professional development, knowledge-sharing, and building a connected community of young professionals prepared to lead the future of the nuclear industry. |
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