Centrus Expands Piketon Plant With State and DOE Backing to Boost U.S. Nuclear Fuel Supply
Aug 24, 2026, 6:01 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Direct exposure to a major domestic enrichment expansion and potential government demand suggests upside potential; execution risk and timeline uncertainty keep upside tempered.
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Centrus Energy (LEU) hosted Ohio officials to spotlight the Piketon expansion, a multi-billion-dollar effort to expand HALEU and LEU production. Backed by JobsOhio and the DOE, the project aims to create 1,000 construction jobs and 300 new operating roles, reinforcing domestic nuclear-fuel supply and U.S. energy security over the next few years.
Centrus Energy hosts Ohio leaders at Piketon to discuss domestic nuclear fuel supply chain.
Expansion will add 1,000 construction jobs and 300 new operating roles.
September 2025 multi-billion Piketon expansion highlighted with DOE and JobsOhio backing.
HALEU/LEU production expansion strengthens U.S. energy security.
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