US converts old nuclear warheads into HALEU fuel for next-gen reactors, investing $2B in uranium enrichment to increase domestic production.

The U.S. is converting old nuclear warheads into High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) to fuel next-generation modular reactors, which require less space and maintenance than traditional plants. With 20% of its power from nuclear, the U.S. aims to boost this share for energy security and climate goals. The Energy Department plans to invest over $2 billion in uranium enrichment facilities to enhance domestic production, currently insufficient to meet projected demands.

September 09, 2024
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