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# NRC Acceptance of ADOPT™ Pellet Topical Report

 January 20, 2021 by [Westinghouse Electric Company](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/author/westinghouse)

**Categories:** [General Topics](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/tag/general-topics)

After deliveries to more than 25 regions across Europe, our Advanced Doped Pellet Technology (ADOPT™) doped pellets are one step closer to U.S. commercialization.

![13023_Columbia_NuclearFuel-161](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hubfs/13023_Columbia_NuclearFuel-161.jpg)

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has informed Westinghouse of their acceptance to review Topical Report WCAP-18482-P/WCAP-18482-NP, Revision 0, “Westinghouse Advanced Doped Pellet Technology (ADOPTTM) Fuel.” The report was originally submitted to the NRC in May 2020, and a draft safety evaluation is expected in summer 2021.

This milestone is a major achievement for the advanced fuel portfolio Westinghouse is developing as part of our EnCore® fuel program. ADOPT fuel, among other innovative products, provides higher density fuel and added energy, in supporting higher fuel burnups through increased enrichments.

“ADOPT fuel offers significant enhancements to a plant’s current fuel performance, we well as increased flexibility for long-term operations,” said Jeff Bradfute, vice president of Americas Fuel Delivery. “We’re excited to continue to make advancements towards offering this solution to our U.S. customers and supporting their near- and long-term operational goals.”

[Learn more about our ADOPT fuel pellets](https://www.westinghousenuclear.com/about/news/blog/view/product-feature-advanced-doped-pellet-technology-adopt-trade)

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