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For Immediate Release February 28, 2005 |
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Bush Administration Moves Forward to Develop Next Generation Nuclear Energy Systems | |
“Each of our nations recognizes that developing new nuclear power technologies will be indispensable in meeting our growing energy needs and support continued economic growth. This research agreement will accelerate an international effort to develop Generation IV nuclear energy systems nuclear energy technology that will be safer, more reliable, cost-effective, and more proliferation-resistant than any technology available today,” said Secretary Bodman. The GIF partners have identified six next generation technologies for development including: the Gas Cooled Fast Reactor; the Sodium Fast Reactor; the Lead-Cooled Fast Reactor; the Molten Salt Reactor; the Supercritical Water Reactor; and the Very High Temperature Reactor. The last technology concept forms the basis of the The Framework Agreement signed today allows participating countries to go beyond coordination of research and to begin conducting joint research projects all over the world. This agreement will allow the Through other practical common-sense policies the Bush Administration is working to balance The Generation IV International Forum is composed of 11 countries including For more information on this and other DOE nuclear technology initiatives please visit the Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology at www.nuclear.gov Media contact: Jason Van Buren, 202/586-4940 |
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U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Public Affairs, Washington, D.C. |