Urenco Gets US Approval to Make More Powerful Nuclear Fuel

Urenco USA, the only US supplier of nuclear fuel for conventional reactors, has received permission from regulators to make a new type of uranium fuel.

The company expects to begin production of the fuel this year at its site in New Mexico, with commercial deliveries expected in 2026, according to a statement Thursday.

Urenco is expanding its production at a time when demand for nuclear power is expected to climb, and the availability of fuel is seen as a key potential bottleneck. Russia is the top supplier of uranium fuel, and the US is seeking to boost the ...