An agreement to purchase enriched uranium for nuclear reactors could fuel long-t

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An agreement to purchase enriched uranium for nuclear reactors could fuel long-term job growth in Pike County

https://woub.org/2026/06/18/agreement-purchase-enriched-uranium-nuclear-reactors-job-growth-pike-county/

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Source: WOUB Public Media.

Centrus Energy and Oklo have signed a letter of intent for the supply of enriched uranium to fuel future nuclear power plants in Pike County, Ohio. This preliminary agreement aims to support the expansion of domestic enrichment operations and provide a reliable fuel source for planned reactor deployments at the site.

The arrangement highlights a trend toward co-locating fuel production and power generation to improve supply chain efficiency. Success depends on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approving Oklo's reactor technology and construction plans. If realized, the project could create over 1,000 construction jobs and hundreds of operational roles, signaling a potential shift in domestic nuclear infrastructure development.

A company enriching uranium in Pike County announced Thursday it has a potential new customer, which could lead to job growth in the area.

PIKETON, Ohio (WOUB) — A company enriching uranium in Pike County announced Thursday it has a potential new customer, which could lead to significant expansion and job growth in the area.

Three years ago, Centrus Energy began enriching uranium on the site of a former uranium enrichment plant south of Piketon.

Centrus is producing the enriched uranium under a contract with the federal government. The government doesn't have much use for it, so much of it is being stored on site.

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