# Framatome ramps up replacement steam generator forgings at Le Creusot

Framatome has ramped up production of replacement component parts at its Le Creusot forge in France, starting forging of shells for replacement steam generators on 28 October 2020. Production follows validation of qualifications by the French nuclear regulator ASN.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2020-11-17
- Where: Le Creusot, France
- Status: completed
- Capacity: series of 16 shells
- Products: forged shells for steam generators, replacement steam generator parts, nuclear pressure equipment components
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md), [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Framatome](https://endata.com/companies/3370.md)
- [EDF](https://endata.com/companies/771.md) (customer)
- [Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire](https://endata.com/companies/7240.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [world-nuclear-news.org](https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Framatome-forge-raises-replacement-parts-productio), 2020-11-17: "On 28 October, forging operations began on the first shell that will be used for the fabrication of replacement steam generators for the French nuclear fleet."

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