Energy Department takes steps toward allowing plutonium, historically used in weapons, in nuclear fuel
Summary
The U.S. Energy Department is considering allowing up to five companies to use its extra plutonium as nuclear fuel. This plutonium was previously used in nuclear weapons but could now be used to generate energy.Key Facts
- The Energy Department plans to share its surplus plutonium with up to five companies.
- This plutonium has a history of use in making nuclear warheads.
- The companies have been chosen for advanced talks about using the plutonium.
- The goal is to repurpose the plutonium for nuclear fuel rather than weapons.
- Using plutonium as fuel can help produce energy in nuclear reactors.
- The decision is part of the department’s efforts to manage nuclear materials safely.
- No final agreements have been announced yet.
- The department’s nuclear energy office provided these details.
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