Tag #Closed Fuel Cycle

What is the global significance of Russia's ODEK project and its closed nuclear fuel cycle?

The Experimental Demonstration Energy Complex (ODEK) in Seversk, Russia, is a groundbreaking project integrating a nuclear fuel production module, a fast-neutron reactor (BREST-OD-300), and a spent nuclear fuel reprocessing module. This closed nuclear fuel cycle allows for the reuse of reprocessed fuel, minimizing waste and reducing reliance on uranium supplies. The first fuel assemblies, using depleted uranium nitride, have been produced.