COMURHEX Malvési: the first step in the conversion of uranium

Natural uranium drums prior to conversion in front of the COMURHEX Malvési site

The COMURHEX Malvési industrial site provides the first step in the conversion of uranium concentrate taken from mining sites into uranium tetrafluoride (UF4) for electricity companies across the globe. This transformation is carried out at the COMURHEX Pierrelatte industrial site (in France's Drôme region), which converts the uranium tetrafluoride into uranium hexafluoride (UF6), the final step before enrichment.

Air treatment facility, natural uranium conversion into UF4, Comurhex plant. Malvési.

Operations: the conversion of natural uranium

The Malvési plant purifies the uranium ore concentrate to a very high level. It then carries out the first step in the fluorination process.

COMURHEX Malvési natural uranium to UF4 conversion plant

History

Since 1959, the COMURHEX Malvési plant has undergone a number of changes, leading up to the launch of the COMURHEX II project.

Flag of the ISO 14001 certification standard

Certifications

COMURHEX Malvési has been awarded multiple certifications which guarantee that its operations meet the strictest of environmental and social standards.

COMURHEX Malvési natural uranium to UF4 conversion plant

Environmental monitoring

COMURHEX Malvési strives to limit the impact of its activities on the environment. The surrounding environment is subject to constant monitoring.

COMURHEX Malvési natural uranium to UF4 conversion plant

Sustainable development

In keeping with AREVA's commitments, COMURHEX Malvési has implemented measures for environment, safety and health-security.

Spread of information

COMURHEX Malvési publishes an environmental, social and corporate report every year.

3D illustration of the future COMURHEX II plant in Malvési

Dialogue with stakeholders

COMURHEX Malvési maintains constant dialogue with its stakeholders: public inquiry, CLIC, CLIGEET, reports, etc.

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Practical information

Gregory Degenne
BP 222
11102 Narbonne Cedex
France
Tel: +33 (0)4 68 42 55 01
Fax: +33 (0)4 68 42 55 51