In the article, “US to Boost Nuclear Fuel Capacity by 50% in Push to Cut Russian Dependence,” the Financial Times reports that the US will significantly expand domestic nuclear fuel production as part of efforts to reduce reliance on Russian uranium enrichment ahead of a planned import ban in 2028.
Urenco will build a new enrichment plant in New Mexico, which—along with existing expansions—will increase US capacity by about 50%. The project is expected to start operating around 2032.
The move reflects broader US efforts to strengthen its nuclear fuel supply chain and reduce dependence on Russia, which currently dominates global enrichment capacity.
