This nuclear startup and Halliburton repurposed oil-drilling tech in a bid to solve America’s radioactive waste problem

Deep Isolation Nuclear and Halliburton are partnering to address the nation’s radioactive waste disposal challenge by repurposing directional oil-drilling techniques. The plan involves using modern drilling methods to safely bury spent nuclear fuel in specialized canisters about two miles underground in dedicated boreholes. This effort aims to ensure that stable infrastructure exists for next-generation nuclear energy and AI data centers.