Japan / Orano Signs Contracts For Return Of All Radwaste From La Hague
Almost 2,800 tonnes of fuel were processed from Japanese nuclear reactors
Reprocessing
US / Nuclear Fuel Recycling Plant Could Bring Significant Reduction In Waste, Say Orano And Shine
Companies sign MOU with aim of operating facility by early 2030s
Japan / Delayed Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant Could Begin Operations Next Year
Up to 97% of used nuclear fuel could be recycled and reused
Rokkasho / Operator Announces Another Delay For Japan Fuel Facility
Reprocessing plant is now 25 years behind schedule with operation planned for FY 2022
Japan / Regulator Says Rokkasho Has Passed Safety Checks
Fuel reprocessing plant scheduled to go online in 2021
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