Allison Smith

Communications | Former News Anchor | Boomer Sooner | Cat Enthusiast

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

The @MnhtnProjectNPS is celebrating its 10th Anniversary across its 3 locations. Oak Ridge leaders reflected on the park’s first decade & how its stories will continue reaching future generations. Visitors can explore that history in person or online at https://t.co/AuHZb58MCQ.

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

@KairosPower has broken ground on Hermes 2 in Oak Ridge, which will generate 50MW of electricity for the TVA grid to power Google’s data centers in TN and AL. The project is being built on the footprint of a former government uranium enrichment plant.

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

We're achieving another first -- conducting demolition on two former uranium enrichment facilities @y12nsc in a single year. Crews will begin tearing down Beta-1 this summer. This follows the recent removal of Alpha-2 months ahead of schedule.
https://t.co/Cwdj6tqySD

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

Top stories in our newest episode:
➡️ @KairosPower Hermes 2 reactor groundbreaking
➡️ Crews clear 81 million pounds of debris from @y12nsc demo site
➡️ New @UCOR president shares priorities
➡️ @cityofoakridge celebrates @MnhtnProjectNPS 10th anniversary
https://t.co/LQQoA2FpBB

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

$1.5 BILLION NNSA CONTRACT. 7 MONTHS.
BWXT’s new Centrifuge Manufacturing Development Facility is now up and running—marking a major step in rebuilding U.S. uranium enrichment capabilities. Go inside the project and hear what this milestone means for national defense. ➡️

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

Step aboard @amseonline's first public bus tour of the season! We travel through key sites like ETTP and the Y-12 National Security Complex’s New Hope Center, plus a new stop at @ORNL featuring their quantum computing work! Visit https://t.co/wTr9bd8HBI to plan your visit!

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

As one major project wraps up, another one begins at @y12nsc. Our crews are finishing demo prep at Beta-1 and starting deactivation at Beta-4. The former Manhattan Project uranium enrichment building spans the equivalent of nearly seven football fields.
https://t.co/iWat76CVx0

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

DOE and community leaders at the Energy Communities Alliance forum discuss how the #nuclear industry is transforming former cleanup sites into hubs for innovation and energy production. Spotlights on Oak Ridge, Paducah, Portsmouth, and Savannah River.
https://t.co/tzB1L4jrMj

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

@Centrus_energy is expanding centrifuge manufacturing in Oak Ridge—bringing nearly 430 new jobs and more than $560M in investment over the next several years. The project will support large-scale #uranium enrichment while advancing energy and national security needs. Learn more➡️

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

FULL COVERAGE: SB Energy announced plans to build the world’s largest AI data center on leased land at @ENERGY's Portsmouth Site. Watch to learn more details about the project and the benefits of this public-private partnership.
https://t.co/oWoFuOWApj

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

Our team traveled to Ohio for a major announcement. A unique public-private partnership is paving the way for the world’s largest AI data center at @ENERGY's Portsmouth Site along with a power generation project to avoid increased utility costs. More coverage coming next week.

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

$1.4 BILLION. 200+ JOBS. LIS Technologies plans to build a laser-based #uranium enrichment facility at ETTP on the Duct Island site. The project will strengthen the U.S. #nuclear fuel supply by deploying the first American-developed laser enrichment technology. Learn more ➡️

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

From cleanup... to $6.7 BILLION in new investments.
DOE transferred 700+ acres to the Oak Ridge community—creating space for major energy projects and economic growth. Learn what facilities nuclear companies are planning to build, where these land parcels are located, & more.➡️

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

New episode released today:
➡️DOE transfers 700 acres to @cityofoakridge enabling $6.7 investment by @Orano_usa and @oklo
➡️@LaserisTech investing $1.38 billion at ETTP
➡️@centrus_energy’s $560 million expansion
➡️@ORNL Fire Dept. spotlight
https://t.co/A6Xz7uZ6Au

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

BIG NEWS: We just transferred 700 acres to the @cityofoakridge. This paves the way for @Orano_usa and @oklo to move forward with some of the biggest plans ever announced for the state, including $6.7 billion in combined investments.
https://t.co/rBkH5UwlOK

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

Join us inside Beta-4 for a rare, behind-the-scenes tour. Former employees guide us through the facility and share memories from their decades working in the WWII-era facility, when it supported missions involving uranium enrichment, lithium separation, and weapons fabrication.

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

Big things are ahead in 2026 for DOE’s Oak Ridge Reservation! Get a quick overview of the five major project goals we’re taking on this year—and for a deeper dive, check out Energycast on our YouTube channel where we share monthly progress updates and more.

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

Interested in learning more about the work we have underway? We’re hosting a special open house event tonight from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Conference Center. Our staff will be available to discuss our projects and answer questions. All are welcome!

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

Top stories from our January episode:
▶️ Cleanup goals for 2026
▶️ Crews finish the largest demolition yet at @y12nsc
▶️ Teams use new tech to stay clear of hazards
▶️ Viewers get an exclusive tour inside the Beta-4
https://t.co/FembX4pYus

[DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management @OakRidgeOffice]

Characterization crews jumpstart every environmental cleanup project in Oak Ridge. They brave the elements to identify contamination and help OREM make informed decisions to approach projects safely. Tune in to learn more about this essential process & see their work first-hand.