News & Milestones

We welcomed University of Calgary intern Sonia Ndong to the NuWells team. Through her internship, Sonia is exploring geological site screening and subsurface considerations to support our technical modelling and help advance the NuWells concept. 

The NuWells team was thrilled to take part in a facility tour at the PCL Nisku facility, which has earned the ASME N-type Certification. This allows PCL to fabricate, assemble and install nuclear-grade components.

Co-Founder Paul visited North American Drillers and Shaft Drillers International in Pennsylvania to see large-bore shaft drilling equipment and operations firsthand. The visit explored how proven drilling expertise could support underground infrastructure for advanced nuclear energy. 

We joined Risktec Solutions, part of TÜV Rheinland Group, in Calgary for a HAZID workshop focused on safety and responsible technology development. The session explored considerations across the project lifecycle and safeguards to inform our preliminary safety case and regulatory engagement. 

NuWells was named the 2026 Avatar Innovations Technology Stream Winner, earning the highest overall score among 27 teams. The milestone recognizes our progress toward scalable underground infrastructure for advanced nuclear energy.