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Framatome secures first contract for higher enriched fuel

WNN, Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Framatome announced it has signed a commercial contract to deliver the world’s first nuclear fuel reload with uranium-235 enrichment above the industry standard of 5%, to an operating nuclear reactor in the USA.

Under the agreement – and as part of its Advanced Fuel Management (AFM) programme – Framatome will supply a series of higher enriched fuel reloads using AFM technology, beginning with delivery in early 2028. These reloads will support the long term deployment of AFM fuel for the reactor, with options for additional future reloads included in the contract. The company did not reveal the name of the reactor where the fuel will be deployed……………………….

Framatome submitted a licence amendment request to the NRC in September 2024, seeking permission for the plant to handle uranium enriched up to 10%, up from the current 6.5% so that it can expand domestic capacity for advanced reactor fuels and support the acceleration of deployment of next-generation reactors. The NRC approved Framatome’s request in July this year………………….
https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/framatome-secures-first-contract-for-higher-enriched-fuel

September 26, 2026 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uranium