The DOE allocated $2.7 billion to Centrus Energy, Orano Federal Services and General Matter to develop domestic uranium enrichment, reducing reliance on Russia—the sole commercial producer of High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU), critical for next-gen reactors. HALEU (5%-20% enriched uranium-235) enables Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to operate more efficiently than traditional reactors. With AI-driven electricity needs […]
The DOE allocated $2.7 billion to Centrus Energy, Orano Federal Services and General Matter to develop domestic uranium enrichment, reducing reliance on Russia—the sole commercial producer of High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU), critical for next… [4764 chars]
Source: Natural News | Published: 2026-01-08T22:52:39Z
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