Fluor Corporation has been awarded a multi-year engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract by American Centrifuge Operating, LLC, a subsidiary of Centrus Energy, to expand its uranium enrichment facility in Piketon, Ohio. The project underscores the strategic role of procurement in securing resilient domestic supply chains for critical energy materials.
Under the contract, Fluor will serve as the integrated EPC partner, overseeing engineering and design, coordinating supply chain operations, procuring materials and services, managing on-site construction, and assisting with commissioning new capacity at the facility. The expansion includes the installation of thousands of centrifuges to increase production of low-enriched uranium (LEU) and high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), key inputs for advanced nuclear reactors.
Al Collins, Business Group President for Mission Solutions at Fluor, noted the significance of the project for the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain. “This project secures Fluor’s foundational position in the critical U.S. uranium enrichment market by supporting the re-establishment of domestic LEU and HALEU capability,” he said. “We are proud to continue our long-term partnership with Centrus and contribute to strengthening U.S. energy infrastructure.”
The expansion is part of a multi-billion-dollar initiative combining public and private funding to enhance domestic uranium enrichment capabilities. Centrus Energy’s CEO, Amir Vexler, highlighted Fluor’s experience in complex nuclear projects as a key factor in the partnership. “With centrifuge manufacturing already underway, we are moving full speed ahead with our expansion,” Vexler said.
The project is expected to generate more than 1,300 jobs in Ohio during construction and operational phases, providing a boost to the local economy and supporting the nation’s energy supply infrastructure. The Piketon facility is currently one of only two licensed LEU production sites in the United States and the sole licensed HALEU producer in the Western world.
Fluor’s procurement organization, which manages over US$120 billion in equipment, materials, and services and partners with more than 6,000 suppliers globally, will apply its expertise in strategic sourcing, compliance, and sustainability throughout the project. In 2024, 86% of Fluor’s procurement spending in the U.S. was sourced domestically, reflecting the company’s emphasis on strengthening local supply chains and reducing risks.
The project also integrates sustainability practices, including consolidating project cargo to optimize shipping, employing digital tools to reduce waste, and maintaining environmental due diligence with suppliers. According to Fluor, these measures demonstrate how environmentally responsible procurement can deliver both operational efficiency and value in large-scale, mission-critical projects.
The expansion will enable Centrus to meet rising domestic and global demand for carbon-free electricity by supplying LEU to current reactors while scaling up production of HALEU for next-generation nuclear technologies. The initiative highlights how procurement, supply chain management, and strategic planning intersect in high-stakes, regulated industries.
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