This study investigates the implications of advanced nuclear fuel cycle options on radioactive waste management policies. The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency presents an analysis of various fuel cycle technologies, highlighting their differences and assessing their impact on waste generation and disposal. The work extends previous research by examining fuel cycles holistically, from generation to repository performance, considering high-level waste management for each option.

This publication offers a technical assessment of advanced nuclear fuel cycles and their associated waste management challenges. The analysis is grounded in the work of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, suggesting a focus on policy-relevant scientific and engineering considerations. The scope appears to be aimed at specialists and policymakers within the nuclear energy sector, providing detailed insights into repository performance and waste stream characteristics.