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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
Standards Program
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Flamanville-3 reaches full power
France’s state-owned electric utility EDF has announced that Flamanville-3—the country’s first EPR—reached full nuclear thermal power for the first time, generating 1,669 megawatts of gross electrical power. This major milestone is significant in terms of both this project and France’s broader nuclear sector.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by FCWMD
Tuesday, November 19, 2024|10:00–11:45AM EST|Labrid A/B
Session Chair:
Tim P. Tinsley
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Christina Leggett
Currently there are only a handful of countries involved in used fuel recycling. Why is this and what needs to be different to enable the use case for future recycling? Creating a truly integrated nuclear fuel cycle where no waste is created and all the energy & resources are utilized remains a dream. This panel will discuss what opportunities exist today to move closer towards this dream, creating a more sustainable future for nuclear power.
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