Centrus and Fluor Partner to Advance Major Expansion of Ohio Uranium Enrichment Plant
Strategic partnership with best-in-class EPC demonstrates Centrus’ commitment to operational excellence
Bethesda, Md. – Centrus Energy (NYSE: LEU) today announced that its subsidiary, American Centrifuge Operating, LLC, has agreed to a strategic collaboration with Fluor (NYSE: FLR) to serve as its Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor as Centrus proceeds with its previously announced multi-billion-dollar expansion of its uranium enrichment capacity in Piketon, Ohio.
“This is another critical milestone for us as we begin our expansion in earnest,” said Centrus President and CEO Amir Vexler. “Fluor is a global leader with decades of experience managing complex nuclear construction projects and is an ideal partner as we transition to a large-scale deployment. With centrifuge manufacturing already underway, we are moving full-speed ahead with our expansion.”
“The addition of Fluor’s extensive experience in launching and supporting large-scale, complex, industrial build outs will empower our major expansion in Ohio,” said Centrus Senior Vice President, Field Operations Patrick Brown. “We look forward to this collaborative effort and the opportunities working with a best-in-class EPC will afford Centrus going forward.”
“We are proud of our long-term relationship with Centrus and are honored to be partnering with them on a project of profound importance to our energy security and national security,” said Al Collins, Business Group President, Mission Solutions. “We look forward to working with Centrus to restore the United States’ ability to enrich uranium at large-scale while fortifying its supply chain and creating local jobs.”