US / Centrus To Start Production Of Crucial Nuclear Fuel Two Months Ahead Of Schedule

Haleu needed for next generation of reactors

Centrus To Start Production Of Crucial Nuclear Fuel Two Months Ahead Of Schedule
A centrifuge machine being installed at the Centrus facility in Ohio. Courtesy Centrus.

Centrus Energy said on Wednesday (6 September) it expects to start producing fuel that will be used in next-generation nuclear reactors, two months ahead of schedule.

The Maryland, US-based company said production of high-assay, low-enriched uranium (Haleu) will begin at its Piketon, Ohio facility in October.

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