Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner Annie Caputo and the Technical Assistant for Materials Celimar Valentin-Rodriguez toured the Urenco USA uranium enrichment facility in Eunice, New Mexico on September 16. They interacted with employees as they viewed the centrifuge halls, the cylinder receipt and dispatch area, control room, centrifuge assembly building, and other key aspects of the plant. Commissioner Caputo spent time with UUSA senior management to further discuss challenges and opportunities within the nuclear fuel cycle and progress of advanced fuels. While in the New Mexico and Texas area, Commissioner Caputo and Valentin-Rodriguez planned to tour other nuclear related facilities.
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Read moreAbout Urenco
Urenco is an international supplier of enrichment services and fuel cycle products with sustainability at the core of its business. Operating in a pivotal area of the nuclear fuel supply chain for 50 years, Urenco facilitates zero carbon electricity generation for consumers around the world.
With its head office near London, UK, Urenco’s global presence ensures diversity and security of supply for customers through enrichment facilities in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA. Using centrifuge technology designed and developed by Urenco, and through the expertise of our people, the Urenco Group provides safe, cost effective and reliable services; operating within a framework of high environmental, social and governance standards, complementing international safeguards.
Urenco is committed to continued investment in the responsible management of nuclear materials; innovation activities with clear sustainability benefits, such as nuclear medicine, industrial efficiency and research; and nurturing the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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