Weekly report : from May 18 through May 24, 2000

Press release

May 26, 2000

At the UP2 plant, shearing of fuel assemblies from a batch of 1300 MWe EDF fuel is in progress in the R1 head-end facility. A total of 305 metric tons of uranium have been processed to date this year.

At the R7 vitrification facility, lines B and C are in service. Line A is on standby. A total of 169 canisters of glass have been produced to date this year.

At the UP3 plant, shearing of fuel elements from KRUMMEL* has finished in the T1 head-end facility. Shearing of fuel elements from BRUNSBUTTEL* is in preparation. A total of 144 metric tons of uranium have been processed to date this year.

At the T7 vitrification facility, lines A and B are on standby, line C is in service. A total of 100 canisters of glass have been produced to date this year.

Work in the Moulinets cove

·The final concrete staple was installed at the end of the slipway on May 22.
· Works equipment clearance continues.

*  German BWR reactor.