The consolidation of material at the Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrates Plant in Siberia was part of a cooperative effort with Russia designed to protect hundreds of metric tons of plutonium and highly enriched uranium against theft or diversion, according to a DOE press release.
Similar projects are underway at other large nuclear facilities.
The materials were moved from three separate storage locations to a new central storage facility equipped with comprehensive nuclear material security and accounting systems. It is essential we continue this vital work to protect America's security and safety. Consolidation efforts will reduce the number of storage areas by roughly 65 percent at these facilities, greatly increasing the efficiency by which DOE can ensure that attractive nuclear material in Russia remains secure now and well after DOE's work at the sites is complete. Through this program, security upgrades are underway for 750 metric tons of the estimated 960 metric tons of nuclear materials requiring security. This site is produced and maintained by the U.S. Department of State.