This paper briefly describes the present situation in the field of plutonium fuel production and explains concepts used by Belgonucleaire to develop technology and production processes for application by the mid-1980s. Of particular interest is the COGEPEL process developed by the company. It consists of pelletizing gelified mixed-oxide microspheres. The microspheres are sufficiently large and strong to virtually eliminate dust formation. In fuels produced by conventional processes, the formation of large quantities of gamma-emitting dust presents a serious contamination problem. The introduction of the new process should improve the overall safety of the plutonium industry.