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PRECURSOR Non-Nuclear Demonstrator

Italy
Under Construction
Developer
Newcleo
Capacity
10 MWe
Last updated
6/22/2026

Project overview

Reactor type
Lead-cooled Fast Reactor
Announced
5/26/2026
Projected operational
12/31/2026

Notes

10 MW pool-type non-nuclear test system using electrical heaters to simulate nuclear fuel. Reproduces the LFR-AS-30 demonstration reactor at reduced scale. Vessel manufactured by Fucina Italia in Piombino, Tuscany. Weighs 20 tonnes empty, over 155 tonnes when filled with lead and internal components. Will generate electricity using a turbine supplied by FINCANTIERI. Main vessel installed May 2026 at ENEA Brasimone. Scheduled for completion 2026.

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