The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group achieved the milestone at Sellafield, marking progress in long-term efforts to dispose of the UK’s plutonium stockpile. The processed material is now ready for eventual disposal in a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). David Peattie, chief executive of the NDA group, said: "This UK-first milestone demonstrates the unrivalled expertise of the NDA group, with special recognition for the Sellafield team whose innovation and specialist skills have made this achievement possible. The achievement marks the start of a programme at the Sellafield site to process around 400 cans of plutonium residue, a by-product from historic manufacturing processes of fuels and other materials. The NDA, Sellafield Ltd, and Nuclear Waste Services will collaborate with the UK National Nuclear Laboratory and industry partners to deliver the programme.

Source: The Times December 21, 2025 11:04 UTC