La Hague (Reprocessing Plant)

La Hague is a nuclear reprocessing plant located in France, designed to extract valuable materials from used nuclear fuel. Instead of discarding spent fuel as waste, La Hague separates uranium and plutonium for potential reuse in new nuclear fuel. This process helps reduce the volume of nuclear waste and recycles materials, contributing to sustainability in nuclear energy. Operated by Orano, the facility plays a significant role in France's nuclear energy strategy, where a substantial portion of electricity is generated from nuclear power. Competent management and safety measures are crucial due to the radioactive materials involved.