Topic
Enrichment
HALEU, explained: the fuel advanced reactors need
HALEU is uranium enriched above 5% and below 20% U-235 — the fuel most advanced reactors need, with U.S. supply still at demonstration scale.
NRIC picks 13 projects for Nuclear Energy Launch Pad's second round
DOE's NRIC picked 13 projects from 12 developers for the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad on Aug. 24. Eight are first-time entrants; six will build on INL land.
NRC opens hearing window for Orano’s Project Ike
The NRC opened a 60-day hearing window for Orano’s $5 billion Project Ike enrichment plant and targets a 12-month license review.
Urenco breaks ground on New Mexico enrichment expansion
Urenco began a 2.1 million SWU expansion at its New Mexico enrichment plant, with first new cascades planned for 2032 and more through 2036.
DOE names five states for nuclear fuel-cycle campus finalists
DOE picked Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Utah as finalists for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses after 28 applications from 26 states.
