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Urenco USA Congratulates Advanced Reactor Companies Achieving Initial Criticality Urenco USA Congratulates Advanced Reactor Companies Achieving Initial Criticality
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06 July 2026

Urenco USA Congratulates Advanced Reactor Companies Achieving Initial Criticality

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Urenco USA Continues Successful Installation of U.S. Uranium Enrichment Capacity Urenco USA Continues Successful Installation of U.S. Uranium Enrichment Capacity
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29 June 2026

Urenco USA Continues Successful Installation of U.S. Uranium Enrichment Capacity

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Urenco USA Plans Significant Expansion of U.S. Uranium Enrichment Capacity Urenco USA Plans Significant Expansion of U.S. Uranium Enrichment Capacity
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02 June 2026

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Urenco USA Site Leadership hosts NM Legislative Breakfast Urenco USA Site Leadership hosts NM Legislative Breakfast
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28 January 2026

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Urenco USA Recognized as Largest Donor to Lea County United Way for 17th Year Urenco USA Recognized as Largest Donor to Lea County United Way for 17th Year
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12 January 2026

Urenco USA Recognized as Largest Donor to Lea County United Way for 17th Year

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Urenco USA Provides Significant Socioeconomic Benefits at the Local, Regional and National Level Urenco USA Provides Significant Socioeconomic Benefits at the Local, Regional and National Level
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22 December 2025

Urenco USA Provides Significant Socioeconomic Benefits at the Local, Regional and National Level

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Centrifuge Storage Building

Urenco USA is constructing a Centrifuge Storage Building to support the company’s upcoming refurbishment program and ongoing capacity expansion. Construction is scheduled for completion in early 2027 to support the first cascade refurbishments at the site.

New Enrichment Capacity

Urenco USA’s newest gas centrifuge cascade began production of low enriched uranium on June 22, 2026, continuing the company’s successful track record of bringing new cascades online ahead of schedule and on budget. The new cascade is part of the current capacity program at the facility to install 700,000 separative work units (SWU) of enrichment capacity over a two-year period. Three more cascades will be installed by early 2027.

Significant Future Expansion

Urenco USA will significantly expand its facility by up to 2.1 million SWU through the construction of a new process building (rendering pictured) and the installation of up to 24 cascades of new capacity. This multi-year expansion reflects a long-term commitment to supporting a secure, reliable nuclear fuel supply for Urenco’s customers in the United States and around the world and reflects the trust Urenco’s customers have placed in the company to deliver the fuel needed to power nuclear energy for decades to come. 

Key Facts

Meets 1/3 of the U.S. demand for low enriched uranium

Since 2012, we have met 100% of our customer delivery commitments safely and on time

35% of new Urenco USA employees in 2024 were hired from the local community.

Urenco USA contributes $650k in sponsorships and donations to the local community each year

Urenco USA has been the largest contributor to the United Way of Lea County since 2008

Urenco USA employees have contributed over $3.8M dollars in cumulative donations to the United Way of Lea County

Urenco USA employees perform an average of 306 days of community service each year

Urenco USA awards $22,000 in scholarships to local students annually

More than 29,000 students participate in Urenco USA’s Richie Enrichment Science Workshops

If a racing car was as reliable as a Urenco USA centrifuge, it could travel non-stop at over 2,000mph 

for 15 years without a pit stop

Urenco USA provides enough fuel to produce 22.8GWh of electricity per year

ONE nuclear fuel pellet the size of your fingertip produces as much energy as 1 tonne of coal

The 10 highest electricity-consuming countries in the world include nuclear in their energy mix