Centrus Energy Ships First New Centrifuge from Tennessee to Ohio to Expand Nuclear Fuel Production

Centrus Energy has completed and begun shipping its first new centrifuge from its Oak Ridge, Tennessee manufacturing plant to Ohio as part of a multibillion-dollar expansion of domestic uranium enrichment capacity. The milestone connects Tennessee manufacturing with Ohio enrichment operations and marks the assembly of a supply chain intended to serve commercial and national security markets.

According to the announcement, the completed centrifuges will be grouped into cascades, with the first new capacity expected to come online in Ohio in 2029. The expansion supports the production of low-enriched uranium for existing reactors and high-assay low-enriched uranium for next-generation reactors.

Supply Chain and Expansion Details

• Manufacturing Milestone: Centrus completed and shipped the first new centrifuge ahead of its year-end target.
• Facility Investment: The company announced a $560 million investment earlier in the year to modernize its Oak Ridge facility into a high-rate manufacturing plant.
• Supplier Network: Centrus recently acquired Westerman Holdings and contracted domestic suppliers to secure parts for its manufacturing operations.

Practical Implications and Verification

• The expansion aims to rebuild domestic nuclear fuel supply chains and reduce reliance on overseas manufacturing.
• Interested parties can review official filings and announcements on the Centrus Energy corporate website or via SEC disclosures.