Naked Nuclear
Naked Nuclear
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Ever wondered how nuclear energy works or what advanced nuclear technology really means? Naked Nuclear breaks down complex topics like nuclear reactors, fuel types, and emerging technologies into simple, accessible conversations. Whether you're a curious beginner or an energy enthusiast, we make the science behind nuclear power easy to understand so you can launch your career in the clean energy future. Tune in to strip down the fascinating world of nuclear energy—one atom at a time.
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The podcast covers a range of themes including the science of nuclear reactors, the influence of indigenous perspectives on nuclear policy, and historical spotlights on influential figures, with episodes focused on topics such as the ethics of nuclear energy, the technical aspects of in-situ leaching, and the contributions of pioneers like Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson.
Ever wondered how nuclear energy works or what advanced nuclear technology really means? Naked Nuclear breaks down complex topics like nuclear reactors, fuel types, and emerging technologies into simple, accessible conversations. Whether you’re a curious beginner or an energy enthusiast, we make the science behind nuclear power easy to understand so you can launch your career in the clean energy future. Tune in to strip down the fascinating world of nuclear energy—one atom at a time.
What an EPC Actually Does: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Explained
What does it actually take to build a nuclear power plant?
In this After-Pop! episode of Naked Nuclear, Danielle breaks down one of the most important, and least explained, parts of major infrastructure projects: the EPC contractor.
EPC stands for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction, and companies operating in this space are responsible for turning complex reactor designs into real, operating power plants.
Drawing from the conversation with Ahmet Tokpinar of Bechtel, this episode explores how EPC companies coordinate engineering teams, global supply chains, and massive construction efforts to deliver some of the most sophisticated energy projects in the world.
You’ll learn how nuclear plants move from concept and design to concrete and steel, and why EPC capability will play a critical role as countries work to expand nuclear energy over the next two decades.
• What EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) actually means
• Why nuclear plants require some of the most complex engineering integration in the world
• How procurement teams coordinate massive global supply chains
• What makes nuclear construction different from other infrastructure projects
• Why project sequencing and quality assurance are critical in nuclear builds
• The workforce required to deliver the next generation of reactors
• How modular construction and digital engineering may speed up future projects
• Why EPC capability may determine the pace of global nuclear expansion
As the world works to expand reliable, low-carbon energy, nuclear power is returning to the global conversation.
But reactors don't build themselves.
Delivering new plants will require the coordination of engineers, craft workers, manufacturers, regulators, and project managers, all working together across years of development and construction.
Understanding the EPC model helps explain how large-scale nuclear projects move from design to deployment.
To hear the full discussion with Ahmet Tokpinar from Bechtel about nuclear project delivery and the future of large infrastructure builds, check out the full episode on Naked Nuclear.
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