France’s lead-cooled fast reactor demonstrator plant completes vessel installation

France-headquartered Newcleo has confirmed the successful installation of the main vessel for PRECURSOR, its non-nuclear technology demonstrator for Lead-cooled Fast Reactors (LFRs). With this installation, Newcleo is on schedule to complete construction of PRECURSOR this year, which will also generate electricity during its demonstration test. 

As the world looks for ways to meet its energy demands without generating carbon emissions, nuclear energy is poised to make a major comeback. While countries like China are building massive nuclear power plants, those in the West are looking for safer ways to transition to nuclear power using newer technologies.