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Name: 🚀 Pushing the boundaries of nuclear fuel performance Framatome reaches a new major milestone with
Uploaded: 2026-04-21T16:05:02.297Z
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Description: 🚀 Pushing the boundaries of nuclear fuel performance Framatome reaches a new major milestone with the approval of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for higher burnups for nuclear fuel de

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🚀 Pushing the boundaries of nuclear fuel performance Framatome reaches a new major milestone with the approval of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for higher burnups for nuclear fuel designs for Pressurized Water Reactors (PWRs). This achievement marks a significant step forward in enhancing fuel efficiency, flexibility and long-term sustainability for nuclear operators. By enabling: 🔹 Higher fuel burnup 🔹 Optimized fuel utilization 🔹 Extended fuel cycles (from 18 to 24 months) Framatome continues to support utilities in delivering competitive, reliable and low-carbon energy. “The approval of this report demonstrates our expertise in fuel design and commitment to our customers and the industry in bringing economical solutions to the market.” Lionel GAIFFE, Senior Executive Vice President, Fuel Business Unit This milestone is part of Framatome’s Advanced Fuel Management (AFM) program, designed to bring innovative fuel technologies to today’s nuclear fleet. 🔗 Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/d6P29w_M

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