Archive: Fast breeder reactors

1. December 29, 2020 China starts construction of the second CFR-600 breeder reactor
2. June 9, 2020 BN-800 reactor to fully transition to MOX fuel in 2022
3. April 2, 2020 BN-600 operating license extended to 2025, may be extended further
4. March 12, 2020 India's prototype breeder reactor is delayed again
5. August 30, 2019 France terminates ASTRID fast-neutron reactor project
6. August 29, 2019 Russia uses civilian reactor-grade plutonium to produce MOX fuel for BN-800
7. August 20, 2019 Construction of Russia's BN-1200 fast-neutron reactor delayed until 2030s
8. July 10, 2019 Russia delivers a batch of HEU fuel for China's CEFR fast neutron reactor
9. January 10, 2019 Russia to supply HEU fuel for China's CFR-600 fast reactor
10. September 19, 2018 India's prototype breeder reactor delayed until at least 2019