French nuclear equipment company Framatome has signed an agreement with Czech utility ČEZ to collaborate on the development of a new European nuclear fuel for Russia-designed VVER-1000 pressurised water reactors (PWR), a statement said.
Framatome said the memorandum of understanding marks “a new milestone in the longstanding and fruitful cooperation” between the two companies.
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