Topic
Enrichment
NNSA funding for BWXT's DUECE enrichment pilot plant hits $266.7M
NNSA has obligated $266.7 million on BWXT's DUECE enrichment pilot plant task order in Erwin, Tennessee, with $156.3 million of it added since July 2026.
General Matter walks NRC through Paducah enrichment license filing
General Matter walks NRC staff through its Paducah enrichment license application Oct. 14–15, as NRC weighs accepting the 40-year Parts 40 and 70 request.
The U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain, explained
U.S. uranium output reached 2.1 million pounds in 2025, but domestic mines supplied just 7% of reactor uranium deliveries as enrichment investment expands.
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.
