CommoditiesMedium•15 October 2026•
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Urenco USA Uranium Enrichment Expansion Reaches 75% Completion
Key Facts
1The sixth of eight new centrifuge cascades has started production at the National Enrichment Facility in New Mexico.
2The seventh cascade is due later this year, with the final one expected in spring 2027.
The sixth of eight new centrifuge cascades has started production at the National Enrichment Facility in New Mexico. OilPrice.com reported that Urenco USA has now completed 75% of its planned expansion, a milestone in the effort to bolster domestic nuclear fuel supply chains.
The seventh centrifuge cascade is expected to become operational later this year, with the final stage scheduled for completion in the spring of 2027. This expansion aligns with the Trump administration's strategy to reduce reliance on foreign uranium enrichment and strengthen U.S. leadership in the global nuclear energy market.