TerraPower and Framatome to Develop HALEU Metallization Pilot Plant
TerraPower announced today an agreement with Framatome North America to fund the creation of a high assay low enriched uranium (HALEU) metallization pilot plant in Washington.
- TerraPower announced today an agreement with Framatome North America to fund the creation of a high assay low enriched uranium (HALEU) metallization pilot plant in Washington.
- This pilot plant will demonstrate Framatome’s capability to metallize HALEU from a uranium oxide form, and further advance TerraPower’s efforts to support the development of the domestic HALEU supply chain.
- This investment by TerraPower into Framatome’s pilot plant is a critical step in bringing advanced reactors like the NatriumTM technology1 to market.
- Successful completion and operation of the HALEU metallization pilot plant will support Framatome’s efforts to expand the U.S. fuel supply chain capabilities.