US removes highly enriched uranium from Venezuelan research reactor
The United States, working with the United Kingdom and International Atomic Energy Agency, successfully removed highly enriched uranium from a Venezuelan research reactor.
TL;DR
- Highly enriched uranium was removed from a Venezuelan research reactor.
- The operation was a joint effort by the United States, United Kingdom, and International Atomic Energy Agency.
- The uranium was transferred from the shutdown RV-1 reactor south of Caracas in a nighttime convoy.
- The material is being shipped to the Savannah River Site in South Carolina for processing.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Venezuela in February to discuss the matter.