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Hanford Vit Plant begins early lab process work

July
30
,
2018
The U.S. Department of Energy and Bechtel National Inc. (BNI) are collaborating with a local college to help prepare chemists to eventually work at the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant’s (WTP) Analytical Laboratory. Local and …
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Vit Plant support buildings move into commissioning phase

July
25
,
2018
The Hanford Vit Plant is bringing more major utility systems online as the facility continues the transition from construction to startup and commissioning in support of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) plans to begin treating tank waste through its …
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Vit Plant subcontractor earns Bechtel supply chain award

July
11
,
2018
Hanford Vit Plant subcontractor Anvil International was named Large Business Supplier of the Year by Bechtel at its annual Supply Chain Recognition Awards event. Anvil was awarded for its commitment to quality work and a strong safety program …
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Washington state approves Analytical Laboratory operating permit

July
05
,
2018
The Washington State Department of Ecology has approved an operating permit for the Analytical Laboratory at the Hanford Vit Plant. Approval of the Analytical Laboratory operating permit marks the first major Vit Plant facility to complete all …
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DOE approves key safety document for Hanford plant

May
31
,
2018
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of River Protection (ORP) has approved a critical safety deliverable needed for the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP), also known as the Vit Plant. The deliverable, known as a Documented …
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Hanford receives 40-ton steel tower to keep Vit Plant on pace

May
23
,
2018
Bechtel National Inc. (BNI) safely unloaded more than 40-tons of structural steel for a tower that arrived to Hanford’s Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant, also known as the Vit Plant. The tower will house evaporator equipment that supports …
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