Urenco USA Selected for LEU Enrichment Award by U.S. Department of Energy
11 December 2024
Eunice, NM – (December 11, 2024) – Urenco USA has been selected for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for a 10-year period to provide enrichment services for the production of Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) from new domestic capacity in support of the mission of the Office of Nuclear Energy of the U.S. Department of Energy. LEU is uranium enriched up to 5% and supports the operation of the existing fleet of nuclear reactors.
Urenco USA currently has the capacity to meet approximately one-third of the enrichment needs of U.S. utilities and is expanding to meet additional commercial demand. Last year we announced our capacity at UUSA was increasing by 15%, with an intention to further expand subject to market demand, and we recently celebrated the installation of the first centrifuges under this project.
John Kirkpatrick, Managing Director of Urenco USA, said: “We are pleased to have been selected for this award. Urenco USA is the only large-scale commercial uranium enrichment facility in the US and has been providing a reliable, domestic supply for more than a decade. We have a highly skilled US workforce, and the license, infrastructure and physical space to significantly expand our capacity. We have already taken initial steps to increase that capacity, and we look forward to supporting the Department of Energy’s efforts to further strengthen the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain and ensure America’s energy security.”
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Head of Communications and Public Relations – Urenco USA
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About Urenco USA
Urenco USA (UUSA) is part of an international company that operates on the cutting-edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world’s most advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-effective method to enrich uranium. As the only enrichment facility in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while operating under a framework of high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards. Our world-class facility is an oasis in the middle of the EnergyPlex, and we strive to promote the production of nuclear energy to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while remaining dedicated to safety and investing in community outreach. To learn more, visit www.uusa.urenco.com.
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