Centrus Energy announced it has completed and shipped the first new centrifuge from its Oak Ridge, Tennessee, manufacturing plant. This is a key milestone in the company's multi-billion-dollar initiative to expand its uranium enrichment capacity in Ohio, aimed at re-establishing the U.S. domestic nuclear fuel supply chain for commercial and national security needs.
Key Details
- Milestone Achieved: The first new centrifuge was shipped on October 29, 2026, ahead of the company's year-end target, connecting the Tennessee manufacturing facility with the Ohio enrichment plant.
- Expansion Project: The new centrifuges will support a major expansion of both Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) production, with the first new capacity expected to come online in 2029.
- Investment: This progress follows a January 2026 announcement of a $560 million investment to expand and modernize the Oak Ridge Technology and Manufacturing Center into a high-rate production plant.