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About Andra
About Andra

Andra is responsible for identifying, implementing and guaranteeing safe management solutions for all French radioactive waste, in order to protect present and future generations from the risks inherent in such substances.
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Radioactive waste in France
Radioactive waste in France

All human activity produces waste. The use of radioactivity properties in many sectors continuously generates radioactive waste. These wastes emit radioactivity and generate risks to humans and the environment. As such, they must be specifically managed according to their level of radioactivity and the length of the period over which they will remain hazardous.
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Operational facilities
Operational facilities

Operational disposal solutions exist for very low-level waste (VLLW) and for low- and intermediate-level short-lived waste (LILW-SL).
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Projects
Projects

For those waste currently without a disposal end-point, such as High-Level, or Low-Level and Long-Lived waste, Andra conducts research, development and dialogue with the interested parties to design and implement safe and accepted solutions.
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- Solutions for Low-Level, Long-Lived waste (LL-LLW)
- Cigeo
  
  Cigeo
  
  Protection from the most hazardous radioactive waste
  
  More than 25 years of research
  
  Cigeo's facilities and operation
  
  Safety: anticipating the risks
  
  Over 100 years of operations
  
  A project anchored in its region
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International consultancy
International consultancy

Unrivaled competences and know-how from over 40 years of domestic experience for your project, big or small.
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12/12/2025

Andra’s atmospheric station in Meuse/Haute-Marne joins the Global Atmospheric Watch (GAW) network

09/12/2025

Nuclear safety in Iraq: Conclusion of a European project mobilising Andra’s expertise

04/12/2025

The ASNR opinion : another milestone for the Cigéo project

27/11/2025

Andra and KORAD Renew Their Cooperation

24/11/2025

At WNE 2025, Andra reaffirms its commitment to stakeholder engagement and international cooperation

24/11/2025

Forum on Stakeholder Confidence held by Andra

22/09/2025

Andra as part of the French delegation to the IAEA General Conference

16/06/2025

Andra Welcomes Its New CEO, Lydie Evrard

26/05/2025

Following Parliament’s approval, Lydie Evrard appointed as CEO of Andra

15/05/2025

Cigéo: Andra issues updated cost assessment