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Senator Cooper and experts flag TRISO and reprocessing in Europe as possible pathways; U.S. reprocessing and new fuel forms remain limited
Summary
Wyoming lawmakers and federal experts discussed TRISO fuel, international reprocessing models and U.S. availability of high‑assay low‑enriched uranium (HALEU) during a committee briefing; officials said TRISO production exists in the U.S. but large‑scale commercial use is not yet established.
Cheyenne — A Wyoming legislator who visited European fuel‑cycle facilities reported to the Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee that France’s reprocessing operations and the TRISO fuel form are examples U.S. policymakers are watching as the country considers next steps for spent fuel management.
Senator Ed Cooper, returning from industry briefings, told the committee “TRISO is the fuel of the future,” and described a December visit to France where he saw…
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