Urenco investment in next generation fuels progressing at pace

Urenco’s programme to enable the production of LEU+, enriched uranium up to 10% U235, at its US and UK sites (Urenco UK and UUSA) is progressing quickly with the completion of detailed technical feasibility and plant optimisation plans.

As a leader in the nuclear industry, Urenco is well positioned to provide the enrichment services needed to support the nuclear industry’s efficiencies, advancements, and innovations in fuel production.

This new product can be used in existing light water reactors seeking to achieve higher levels of safety and improved economics. Urenco’s existing advanced gas centrifuge technology is capable of producing it and few modifications will be needed to the current facilities at Urenco UK and UUSA.

LEU+ is a positive initial step towards the subsequent potential production of other next generation fuels, as announced previously.

Harro Blokhuis, Urenco Group Business Development Director, said: “Urenco is advancing the next generation of fuels as an important part of achieving greater efficiencies within the industry and making a valuable contribution to decarbonisation goals.

“We have the knowledge and experience to play a leading role in this area, which will provide an enhanced service for our customers and wider benefits for society.”

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