French nuclear startup Hexana has begun a preparatory review phase for its Generation IV sodium-cooled fast neutron reactor technology with the French Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ASNR)*, the company said.
The initial meeting between the two parties opened a formal dialogue around the reactor design, allowing Hexana to present its vision and outline the technical foundations of its safety approach, Hexana said.
The company said the discussions will move into deeper technical reviews, focusing on core safety principles and the justification of its safety demonstration.
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