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Enrichment / France Considering Capacity Increase In Bid To Reduce Dependence On Russia

By David Dalton, Patrycja Rapacka
10 October 2022

Concerns that sanctions could lead to shortage of reactor fuel
France Considering Capacity Increase In Bid To Reduce Dependence On Russia
Orano is reviewing options to boost capacity at its Georges Besse II plant at Tricastin, southern France. Courtesy Orano.
France is considering increasing its capacity for uranium enrichment as Western allies look to reduce their reliance on Russian nuclear power plant fuel.

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