India Hails ‘Defining Step’ In Nuclear Programme As Fast Breeder Reactor Reaches First Criticality
Advanced plant in south of country capable of producing more fuel than it consumes
FBR
Russia / ‘World’s First’ MOX Fuel Containing Minor Actinides Loaded At Beloyarsk-4
Move is part of efforts to reduce amount of long-lived radwaste
Advanced Reactors / Fuel Loading Begins At India’s First Prototype Fast Breeder
Delayed nuclear unit could be operational this year
Russia / Regulator Approves Operation Of Beloyarsk-3 FBR Until 2025
Astrid Project / France ‘Drops Plans’ To Build Generation IV Prototype
The project could be revived in the second half of the century, reports said
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