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The core of the Flamanville EPR reactor will be completely rebuilt 

 To prevent potential fuel rod leakage problems, EDF has decided to completely
rebuild the core of the Flamanville EPR reactor (Manche). This decision is
based on feedback from the Taishan reactor in China, which experienced
similar problems during the second production cycle.

As the Flamanville EPR
prepares to be reconnected to the electricity grid on Monday, April 21,
2025 , after more than two months of shutdown, EDF has also announced the
future change of part of the fuel. As a precaution, the Flamanville EPR
reactor core will be recomposed with reinforced fuel after its first unit
outage, in late 2026 or early 2027. “This is a precautionary measure,” EDF
emphasizes. ” To date, there have been no leak-tightness issues. We are
simply taking into account international feedback.”

 Ouest France 18th April 2025 https://www.ouest-france.fr/environnement/nucleaire/le-cur-du-reacteur-de-lepr-de-flamanville-sera-entierement-recompose-5262993e-1b70-11f0-a759-74724e64dd56

April 22, 2025 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | safety