Nuclear energy could provide abundant carbon-free electricity—but it creates over86,000 tons of underutilized used fuel currently managed as waste.
· This waste grows by 2,000 tons yearly—yet it holds at least 90% unused energy
· Current technology and policies leave this potential untapped
· Unsolved waste fuels public doubts, hindering nuclear's clean energy potential
· Aim to recycle 100 metric tons per year of used nuclear fuel, transforming it into valuable resources
· Extract 99% of usable Uranium and Plutonium through partnership with global nuclear fuel cycle leader, Orano
· Minimize waste to decrease storage and disposal needs
· Transmutation would further reduce waste volume by 80%
SHINE aims to unlock value from used fuel
· Reclaim 90% of unused energy to enable wider clean nuclear energy adoption
· Sell reclaimed isotopes and precious metals
· Avoid waste storage costs
· Target used fuel separations beginning in the early 2030s.
Our licensed molybdenum-99 production plant, Chrysalis, establishes real-world skills for used fuel management:
· Safe Radioactive Handling at Scale: Demonstrated experience with commercial quantities of radioactive materials
· Multidisciplinary Competencies: From dissolution to separation chemistry to regulatory processes - de-risking next phase
· Proven Operational Excellence: Chrysalis will soon be the world's largest isotope production operation
The SHINE + Orano partnership removes key barriers to clean nuclear energy growth through next-generation recycling technology. Orano specializes in nuclear materials and technologies spanning the complete nuclear fuel cycle. Together, we're developing recycling commercialization and funding strategies for swift implementation.
· Recycle based on licensed technologies with proven safety records
· Improve safety from foundation through innovation
· Adopt Orano’s decades of risk-awareness experience
Sustainably harness nuclear’s promise.
Learn more at shinefusion.com
