Fluor selected as EPC partner for Centrus uranium enrichment plant expansion

Fluor Corporation has been selected as the EPC partner for Centrus Energy's subsidiary, American Centrifuge Operating, LLC, to expand its uranium enrichment facility in Piketon, Ohio. This multi-year contract signifies a strategic move to bolster domestic uranium enrichment capabilities, specifically for low-enriched uranium (LEU) and high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU). The partnership aims to enhance the production capacity of enriched uranium, a critical component for nuclear power plants. The deal is notable due to Fluor's involvement as a major EPC player in the energy sector, coupled with Centrus Energy's position as a key supplier of enriched uranium. While the financial value of the contract remains undisclosed, the expansion project itself points to a growing demand for enriched uranium within the United States. This expansion could reduce reliance on foreign sources and strengthen the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain. The project is being undertaken by American Centrifuge Operating, LLC, a subsidiary of Centrus Energy Corp. focused on uranium enrichment services.