Newcleo submits safety documentation for LFR-AS-30 to French nuclear regulator

Newcleo/LFR-AS-30

Newcleo submitted detailed nuclear safety programme documentation for its 30 MWe lead-cooled fast reactor (LFR-AS-30) to France's nuclear regulator ASNR. The submission is a major step toward construction authorization, with plans to apply for a building permit by the end of 2026 and first operation targeted for 2031.

• Safety documentation covers design, operation and emergency procedures for the demonstration reactor at Chinon.
• Newcleo plans to submit construction authorization application by end of 2026.
• First reactor operation is targeted for 2031; a larger commercial unit is planned for 2035.