Fluor to Expand Centrus' Uranium Enrichment Plant in Ohio
- Fluor awarded a multi-year contract for Centrus' Ohio plant expansion.
- The project is part of a multi-billion dollar public and private investment.
- Expansion will increase LEU and HALEU production capacity.
- Over 1,300 jobs will be created during construction and operation.
Contract Award
Fluor Corporation has been awarded a multi-year contract by Centrus Energy’s subsidiary, American Centrifuge Operating, LLC, to expand its uranium enrichment facility in Piketon, Ohio. Fluor will act as the engineering, procurement, and construction partner for this project.
Project Scope
The expansion is part of a multi-billion dollar investment plan aimed at adding thousands of centrifuges to the American Centrifuge Plant. Fluor will oversee engineering, design, supply chain management, procurement, construction, and commissioning of the new capacity.
Strategic Importance
This project aims to re-establish domestic low-enriched uranium (LEU) and high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) capabilities in the U.S. The expanded facility will support existing reactors and future advanced reactors, addressing the growing demand for carbon-free electricity.
Economic Impact
The expansion is expected to create over 1,300 jobs in Ohio during construction and operation, contributing to local economic growth. The Piketon plant is one of two licensed LEU-production facilities in the U.S. and the only licensed HALEU-production facility in the Western world.
Source: Fluor