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October 17, 2025
Framatome 100% E-ATF assembly completes second 48-month cycle
Framatome announced its industry-first, 100% PROtect E-ATF lead fuel assembly completed its second 24-month cycle (48 months total) in a U.S. nuclear power plant with DOE-funded development. The LFA contains 176 chromium-coated rods with chromia-enhanced pellets, was fabricated in Richland, Washington under a 2019 contract, and will enter its third cycle in spring 2027.