Experts dismiss claims of ‘catastrophe’ from US nuclear fuel

Fears circulating online about a supposed “catastrophe” linked to US nuclear fuel in Czech power plants have been dismissed by experts and officials as disinformation. The state-owned energy company ČEZ says the claims are unfounded. According to the State Office for Nuclear Safety, new fuel suppliers including Westinghouse Electric Company and Framatome are well-established and their products are widely used worldwide. Experts acknowledge minor technical issues during early testing at the Temelín Nuclear Power Station, but say these were resolved long ago. Authorities stress that all fuel must meet strict safety standards before use.