Work On Georges Besse 2 Enrichment Plant ‘On Schedule And Within Budget’
Project aims to reduce Europe’s reliance on Russia
Georges Besse
France’s Orano Gets €400 Million Investment Bank Loan For Uranium Enrichment Expansion Project
Additional 30% capacity at Georges Besse 2 will help reduce dependence on Russia
Orano / Company Planning Production Of LEU+ At Expanded Georges Besse 2 Plant
Higher enrichments likely to be in demand for new-generation nuclear power plants
France / Orano To Spend €1.7 Billion To Expand Uranium Enrichment Plant
Investment will boost production by 30% and strengthen security of supply
Enrichment / France Considering Capacity Increase In Bid To Reduce Dependence On Russia
Concerns that sanctions could lead to shortage of reactor fuel
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