MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Earlier on Thursday, Behar participated in the annual conference of the Nuclear Society of Russia. During his speech at the conference, he announced that French nuclear experts were working out a model for cooperating with Russia on the development of a Generation IV fast neutron reactor.
“We should present this plan [that they are working on for the partnership] to the leadership of [Russia's nuclear energy company] Rosatom and the French Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission,” Behar said.
Power units with fast neutron reactors can significantly expand the fuel base of nuclear energy and minimize nuclear waste due to their closed nuclear fuel cycle.
Only a few countries possess fast neutron reactor technology, with Russia leading the world in this field. Such reactors could significantly improve the safety of the nuclear power industry, making it more competitive.
