Japan's basic nuclear policy is to promote the nuclear fuel cycle, and the "Basic Policy for the Realization of GX" approved by the Cabinet in 2023 states that Japan aims to develop and construct next-generation advanced reactors in addition to utilizing existing light water reactors. In line with the development of the next-generation advanced reactor, it is necessary to accelerate the consideration of reprocessing technology in order to establish the next-generation nuclear fuel cycle. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has been engaged in research and development of next generation reprocessing process for many years. And in our recent effort, the principle verification of separation and direct conversion technologies have been completed by using simulated minor actinides for the study on minor actinide separation and storage technology, which is one of the core technologies. We will continue to proceed with the development toward the realization of the next-generation reprocessing process using these technologies.
