- Newcleo focuses on Generation IV Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) that use liquid lead cooling and reprocessed nuclear waste, reducing waste and enhancing efficiency. The company’s LFR-AS-200 reactor, submitted for the UK’s Generic Design Assessment (GDA), aims to support clean energy goals with deployment planned for 2033.
- Beyond the UK, Newcleo is developing a 30 MWe prototype reactor in France (operational by 2030) and collaborating with Orano, Hexana, and Otrera to advance MOX fuel production and reprocessing technologies, contributing to Europe’s decarbonization efforts.
- With four ESG pillars—planet, people, prosperity, and governance—Newcleo integrates environmental and social responsibility into its mission. Supported by €535 million in private funding and strategic partnerships, the company is driving advancements in nuclear energy across Europe.
Newcleo is a French nuclear energy company established in 2021 which focuses on pioneering Generation IV Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs). These reactors use liquid lead cooling and are fueled by reprocessed nuclear waste, promoting sustainability and efficiency. Newcleo’s innovative approach combines modern technologies and a commitment to closing the nuclear fuel cycle, aiming to produce clean, affordable, and virtually inexhaustible energy for a low-carbon economy. Newcleo is committed to a more sustainable future and proves this with four ESG pillars: planet, people, prosperity, and principles of governance. Newcleo supports the Net Zero ambitions and aims to create technology that will help reach those goals.
Newcleo is headquartered across multiple European countries, including the UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, and Slovakia. The company is driving advancements in nuclear engineering and small modular reactor (SMR) supply chains while forming strategic partnerships, such as with France’s Orano for developing mixed oxide (MOX) fuel production capabilities. With over 535 million euros in private funding and an extensive network of partnerships, Newcleo aims to play a critical role in the future of sustainable nuclear energy.
Newcleo submitted its LFR-AS-200 reactor design for the UK’s Generic Design Assessment (GDA). The GDA process ensures new reactor designs meet strict safety, security, and environmental standards. The LFR-AS-200 reactor improves efficiency, reduces nuclear waste, and aligns with global sustainability goals. Success in this assessment would allow Newcleo to build the LFR-AS-200 in the UK, marking a significant milestone for advanced modular reactors. With plans to begin the assessment in early 2025, Newcleo aims to complete it within two years. If approved, the reactor could be part of the UK’s clean energy strategy, with deployment targeted for 2033. Recognition for the LFR-AS-200 has been growing. It was recently selected as one of nine Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects under the European Industrial Alliance on SMRs.
Newcleo’s ambitions extend beyond the UK. The company is developing a 30 MWe prototype reactor in France, expected to be operational by 2030 and is partnering with Orano to create a MOX fuel production plant. The MOX collaboration group unites Orano, Hexana, newcleo, and Otrera. This partnership focuses on advancing the technologies needed for producing MOX fuel for fast neutron reactors, as well as establishing processes for its future reprocessing at a facility within Orano’s La Hague site. Additionally, the group is working on creating efficient logistical solutions to support these efforts. These initiatives position Newcleo as a leader in the transition to sustainable nuclear energy, supporting Europe’s push toward decarbonization and energy security.
By combining innovative reactor designs, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to regulatory excellence, Newcleo is shaping the future of clean, scalable nuclear energy across Europe.
