As a key player in the nuclear fuel cycle, Orano recovers nuclear materials so that they can contribute to society’s development in the field of energy, as well as research in nuclear medicine.
Our mining operations cover uranium exploration, production and marketing worldwide, as well as the remediation of former mining sites. Orano ranks among the world’s leading uranium producers.
With a unique integrated industrial platform and the most modern facilities in the world - the Philippe Coste conversion plant and the Georges Besse II enrichment plant - Orano is recognized by the entire market for its technical expertise and cutting-edge processes.
Thanks to the performance of its La Hague and Melox sites - which are the only ones to operate on an industrial scale - Orano is the recognized international leader in the reprocessing and recycling of used nuclear fuel.
With 50 years’ experience, Orano is a benchmark supplier in the field of operations support for nuclear sites (work-site logistics, specialized maintenance and radiological security), as well as the management of radioactive waste and dismantling of end-of-life equipment and facilities.
Throughout the fuel cycle, Orano provides its unique expertise in the design, certification and production of casks, as well as the associated transport, whether overland, sea or rail, with the highest level of risk control.
Engineering operations involve engineering consulting services, contracting and project management assistance, design and construction engineering, plant commissioning and operational support. The teams operate in the Group’s own facilities and for external customers in France and worldwide.
Orano Med - a subsidiary of Orano - is a company that brings together biotechnologies and nuclear technology to develop new therapies to fight cancer.
