Research Development Collaborations

The 'H3AT Tritium Loop Facility,' a groundbreaking collaboration between Eni and the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), is set to become the world’s most advanced tritium fuel cycle facility. Located at Culham Campus, the facility will focus on processing, storing, and recycling tritium fuel, a critical element in future fusion power plants. Expected to be completed by 2028, this initiative supports global clean energy innovation and reinforces the UK’s position as a leader in fusion technology.

Tritium fuel plays a key role in making fusion energy a viable and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. By mimicking the power of the Sun, fusion produces emission-free energy through a safe and virtually inexhaustible process. The H3AT facility will provide an essential research hub where industry and academia can refine fuel recovery and re-use methods, enhancing efficiency in fusion power generation.

This partnership brings together UKAEA’s expertise in fusion R&D and Eni’s large-scale industrial capabilities. The project aims to strengthen energy security, drive decarbonization, and create a cleaner, more sustainable future by accelerating progress toward fusion energy commercialization.

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