Westinghouse To Invest $1 Billion In New US Higher Enrichment Nuclear Fuel Facility
South Carolina expansion to develop commercial LEU+ fuel manufacturing
Low-Enriched Uranium+
Urenco Produces First LEU+ During Trial Run At Capenhurst
Move will support existing nuclear fleet and advanced reactor designs
Urenco USA Announces Milestones In Bid To Help End Reliance For Enriched Uranium On Russia
Company produces first LEU+ and starts up next cascade of centrifuges
US Regulator Allows Urenco To Produce 10% Enriched Uranium At New Mexico Site
Pilot manufacturing expected to start by the end of 2025
Urenco / US Regulator Approves Licence Amendment For 10% Enrichment Levels At New Mexico Plant
LEU+ fuels expected to boost reactor fleet efficiency and help advanced design deployment
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