The WETC, based in Los Angeles, California, is a start-up innovative technology development company. Its focus is on technologies and services that will expand the use of nuclear power generation. We are committed to exploring, developing, and commercializing viable products in the following areas: Nuclear Power and Hydrogen Production, Environmental Technology and Education, Homeland Security and Defense.

A process to safely convert about 95% of nuclear waste into an emission-free fuel source, presently pioneered by the WETC, will significantly reduce global warming and the threat of nuclear terrorism. The process, involving a high flux sub-critical reactor and a proliferation-resistant fuel cycle, will consume much or the entire nation’s excess of depleted uranium and plutonium without requiring a new fuel reprocessing technique.

To date, our operations have been devoted primarily to the development and demonstration of our vented fuel designs, developing a non-radioactive nuclear reactor test/training facility, securing support from the U.S. and Ukrainian governments, and the filing of patent applications. Since this is such a unique concept, the revenues for the WETC would currently come from the sale of the test facilities to research institutions and universities. Future revenues could be generated through the licensing of our technology and also by providing other services in the nuclear industry. In order to pursue the educational outreach, the WETC will create a grant-funded department.

If supported by the U.S. government, this effort will produce the following benefits:

1) A certified design of the nuclear waste transmutation module could be developed in 5 years for less than $50M.

2) Conversion of the Yucca Mountain storage into underground electricity and/or hydrogen production facilities would be a major step in improving the safety and security of the nation’s energy source.

3) A compact power module, which is not radioactive when launched, could serve as a vital component in future NASA missions and missile defense systems.

4) An inexpensive nuclear reactor test/training facility, which is free from fissile material, could play an essential role in the research and educational changes needed to advance efficient and environmentally responsible nuclear technology.

5) Hiring highly trained professionals from Eastern Europe, who came recently as refugees, would help the WETC and industry partners to address nuclear safety issues more efficiently.