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Handling of nuclear materials
A key part of our commitment to the responsible handling of nuclear materials is overseen by our two wholly-owned subsidiaries based at our UK Capenhurst site; Urenco Nuclear Stewardship (UNS) and Urenco ChemPlants (UCP).
Urenco ChemPlants
Urenco ChemPlants (UCP) is responsible for managing the by-product that is produced during the enrichment process, known as tails.
The responsible management of tails is crucial to Urenco's commitment to sustainability, which is why we constructed our Tails Management Facility (TMF) that began operations in 2021. The TMF converts tails into a more stable form that allows for long-term storage prior to either further enrichment or safe disposal.
Urenco Nuclear Stewardship
Urenco Nuclear Stewardship (UNS) has a leading role in waste management, long-term storage and decommissioning services.
Our workforce is experienced in providing end-of-lifecycle management solutions for the nuclear industry, including decommissioning and land remediation, waste management and waste services as well as storage of radiological materials.
We are committed to managing our activities responsibly and minimising their environmental impact.
We regularly monitor water supplies, air quality and energy emissions (CO2 and direct/indirect energy), as well as carry out environmental impact assessments of all activities. Our activities are also subject to scrutiny by the Office for Nuclear Regulation and the Environment Agency.
You can read more about how Urenco manages sustainability on our governance and ethics pages.
