Fluor Tapped to Expand Ohio Uranium Enrichment Plant | Engineering News-Record
Summary
Fluor Corp. has been awarded a multiyear contract to expand the Centrus Energy uranium enrichment facility in Ohio, enhancing production capabilities for low-enriched and high-assay low-enriched uranium, crucial for nuclear power generation.
Why It Matters
This expansion reflects a growing commitment to nuclear energy in the U.S., addressing energy security and sustainability. The project is part of a larger investment to boost domestic uranium production, which is vital for advancing nuclear technology and reducing reliance on foreign sources.
Key Takeaways
- Fluor's contract supports the expansion of uranium enrichment capabilities at the Piketon facility.
- The project aims to produce both low-enriched uranium and high-assay low-enriched uranium for advanced nuclear reactors.
- The expansion is expected to create over 1,300 jobs in Ohio.
- This initiative is part of a broader investment strategy to enhance U.S. energy security and reduce dependence on foreign uranium.
- Centrus Energy is positioned to become a leading domestic supplier in the nuclear fuel market.
ProjectsBusinessMidwestMidwest Construction NewsPower & Industrial Energy Fluor Tapped to Expand Ohio Uranium Enrichment Plant Multi-year contract will support expansion of low-enriched uranium and high-assay low-enriched uranium production By Annemarie Mannion Photo courtesy of Flour Expansion of HALEU cascade centrifuges are part of the contract awarded to Fluor Corp. to expanduranium enrichment for nuclear power February 12, 2026 In another sign of increased interest in nuclear power and the infrastructure needed to support it, Fluor Corp. has been selected as engineering, procurement and construction contractor for expansion of the Centrus Energy uranium enrichment facility in Piketon, Ohio, the company announced. Under a multiyear contract awarded by Centrus subsidiary American Centrifuge Operating LLC, Fluor will support added low-enriched uranium and high-assay low-enriched uranium production at the plant. The work includes engineering and design for expanded capacity, procurement of materials and services, construction management and commissioning support. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. The project is part of a broader multibillion-dollar public- and private-sector investment aimed at installing thousands of additional centrifuges at the Piketon site, formerly owned by the federal govenment for uranium enrichment used for nuclear weapons and commercial power. It closed in 2001 and now is being repurposed to support advanced nuclear technology. ...
