Centrus Energy's Oak Ridge Expansion: A Strategic Shift in Nuclear Fuel Production

Centrus Energy is expanding its Oak Ridge site to a high-rate manufacturing plant, backed by major capital commitments and funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. The project aims to create hundreds of new jobs and increase production capacity for nuclear fuel components, specifically high assay low enriched uranium (HALEU), tied to U.S. national security and civilian energy needs. This expansion repositions Centrus deeper in the nuclear fuel supply chain, influencing its role in U.S. nuclear policy and infrastructure.