Updated January 6, 2026 – Centrus Energy Corp. has been awarded a $900 million task order by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support the expansion of its uranium enrichment operations at its Piketon, Ohio facility. This continues to advance U.S. efforts to rebuild domestic nuclear fuel supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign imports. The funding, also part of a broader DOE initiative that includes multiple $900 million orders to American companies for domestic enrichment capacity, will help Centrus scale production of both Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) for existing reactor fleets and High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) needed for next-generation reactors. The expansion plan is also going to create thousands of American jobs.

Centrus Plans Multi-Billion Dollar Expansion of Its Uranium Enrichment Plant in Ohio

Reported September 25, 2025 – Centrus Energy has announced plans for a multi-billion dollar expansion of its uranium enrichment plant in Piketon, Ohio, a project designed to strengthen the nation’s supply of nuclear fuel for advanced reactors.

The expansion is designed to increase production of both Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU), materials critical to next-generation clean energy technologies and advanced nuclear reactors. The project, estimated by Centrus, would generate 1,000 construction jobs and 300 permanent operations jobs, along with saving 127 existing jobs at the facility.

Multi-Billion-Dollar Investment Contingent on Federal Support

The ultimate project scale is subject to federal funding approvals by the U.S. Department of Energy. If funded, Centrus expects the buildout will spur a multi-billion-dollar public–private investment in Ohio.

The project was described as “cornerstone” to the restoration of U.S. uranium enrichment capacity by Centrus CEO Amir Vexler.

“We’re planning a historic investment here in Ohio, backed by a fully domestic supply chain,” he said. “The goal is to end reliance on foreign, state-owned enterprises and secure America’s energy future with American technology and American workers.”

Broader Economic Impact

Beyond Piketon, the project is expected to support hundreds of jobs at Centrus’ centrifuge manufacturing plant in Tennessee, while creating thousands of indirect roles throughout the company’s U.S.-based supply chain.

Alongside the jobs in Piketon, the project is expected to sustain hundreds of positions at Centrus’ centrifuge manufacturing hub in Tennessee and support thousands of indirect jobs across the domestic supply chain. Hiring for the 300 new operations jobs will begin immediately, with job fairs and partnerships across the region.

Partnerships and Hiring Push

State economic development agencies are aligning behind the project. JobsOhio and OhioSE have pledged to partner with Centrus long-term, particularly as the company ramps up recruitment to fill new roles.

Centrus executives are spotlighting the opportunity today at the Ross County Employment Expo in Chillicothe, where they are meeting potential candidates for the operations workforce.

A Facility with Historic Roots

Governor DeWine emphasized the symbolic weight of Piketon in America’s defense and energy history.

“Uranium enrichment in Piketon has been central to U.S. security since the Cold War,” he noted. “Centrus’ decision to expand shows that Ohio remains vital to national defense and to building a secure domestic energy future. This facility is the only one with the technology to deliver enrichment at industrial scale.”

If federal support aligns with corporate ambitions, the expansion would mark one of the largest nuclear fuel infrastructure investments in decades – anchoring Ohio at the heart of America’s renewed push for nuclear energy independence.

Alongside private sector-backed investments like Orion nuclear fusion power plant, the United States is also reviving nuclear programs nationwide. On Tuesday, September 16, the Department of Energy announced a new round of funding to support the restart of the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan.

Project Factsheet: Expansion of Centrus’ uranium enrichment plant in Piketon, Ohio

Location: Piketon, Ohio

Company: Centrus Energy

Type: Expansion of uranium enrichment facility

Investment: Multi-billion-dollar investment (scale dependent on U.S. Department of Energy funding)

Jobs:

1,000 construction jobs

300 new operations jobs

127 existing jobs saved

Hundreds of jobs at Tennessee centrifuge plant supported

Thousands of indirect jobs nationwide

Output:

Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU)

High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU)

Supply Chain: Entirely domestic