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UUSA achieves 50 Million SWU Milestone
15 March 2024
UUSA achieves 50 Million SWU Milestone
On March 14, 2024, Urenco USA reached a milestone of enriching it’s 50 millionth Separative Work Unit (SWU) of uranium. SWU defines the effort required in the uranium enrichment process, in which uranium isotopes U235 and U238 are separated.
UUSA centrifuges have been in production since June 2010 helping to create energy security for the US. Each year, UUSA provides nearly one-third of the US needs for enriched uranium.
To put the large quantity of 50 Million SWU into perspective, UUSA Chief Nuclear Officer Paul Lorskulsint stated, “Stacked end to end, the product containers would stretch over 6 miles and could power every home in the US for three years.”
Congratulations UUSA!
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Urenco is an international supplier of enrichment services and fuel cycle products with sustainability at the core of its business. Operating in a pivotal area of the nuclear fuel supply chain for 50 years, Urenco facilitates zero carbon electricity generation for consumers around the world.
With its head office near London, UK, Urenco’s global presence ensures diversity and security of supply for customers through enrichment facilities in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA. Using centrifuge technology designed and developed by Urenco, and through the expertise of our people, the Urenco Group provides safe, cost effective and reliable services; operating within a framework of high environmental, social and governance standards, complementing international safeguards.
Urenco is committed to continued investment in the responsible management of nuclear materials; innovation activities with clear sustainability benefits, such as nuclear medicine, industrial efficiency and research; and nurturing the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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