Cigéo Project
Sector: Education • Location: France
Source: World Nuclear Association
The Cigéo project in France aims to construct a deep geological repository for high-level radioactive waste. The project is recognized as a public utility and is expected to begin construction in 2023, with commissioning planned for 2035.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Education, Nuclear, Waste Processing and Treatment, Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- France
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- World Nuclear Association
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Original status | Planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Cigéo project in France aims to construct a deep geological repository for high-level radioactive waste. The project is recognized as a public utility and is expected to begin construction in 2023, with commissioning planned for 2035. |
Original sector | Nuclear Waste Management |
Location
Country | France |
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Source | World Nuclear Association |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education, Nuclear, Waste Processing and Treatment, Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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