Regulatory News:
AREVA (Paris:AREVA) celebrated today at the Tricastin site in France the
completion of the ?rinsing? phase of the former gaseous diffusion
enrichment facility, Eurodif, as part of its dismantling.
This step has significantly reduced the quantity of nuclear and chemical
materials present within the facility to ensure the safety of the
subsequent operations as part of its deconstruction.
The final extraction of solid uranium hexafluoride from the final group
of gaseous diffusion equipment took place on October 5th.
This operation has been executed several weeks ahead of the planned
schedule and within the initial budget.
The next step will be the completion of the clean-up of the gaseous
diffusion equipment in 2016.
Beginning in 2011, the Eurodif enrichment facility has been slowly
replaced by the Georges Besse II facility which uses a new uranium
enrichment process: centrifugation. Thanks to this technology, Georges
Besse II provides the highest levels of competitiveness, energy-savings,
technological reliability and reduced environmental impact.
Frederic De Agostini, director of AREVA?s Tricastin site, said: ?We have
demonstrated our expertise during this key step in preparation phase of
the dismantling of Eurodif. These operations have taken place during a
complex period for the social transition of Eurodif, during which
maintaining the expertise and adapting the workforce to the project
workload remain our priorities in terms of safety and security.?
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operation of the global nuclear fleet.
The company is present
throughout the entire nuclear cycle, from uranium mining to used fuel
recycling, including nuclear reactor design and operating services.
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is recognized by utilities around the world for its expertise, its
skills in cutting-edge technologies and its dedication to the highest
level of safety.
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