Oklo and Centrus Outline HALEU Deconversion Hub at 1.2GW Ohio Campus
Oklo and Centrus Energy are exploring a joint venture to offer deconversion services for high-assay low-enriched uranium at Centrus’ Piketon site in Ohio near Oklo’s 1.2-gigawatt power campus. The collaboration will integrate enrichment and deconversion on a single site to boost efficiency, reduce costs and expand U.S. nuclear fuel capacity.
1. Joint Venture Formation
Oklo and Centrus Energy are exploring a joint venture to deliver deconversion services for high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) at the Piketon site in Ohio. The initiative will leverage Centrus’ existing infrastructure alongside Oklo’s 1.2-gigawatt power campus. The partnership targets critical fuel-cycle capabilities to support advanced reactor deployment.
2. Integrated Fuel-Cycle Operations
The collaboration aims to co-locate uranium enrichment and deconversion on a single site to streamline processing and achieve per-unit cost savings. By integrating these steps, the venture seeks to expand domestic reactor fuel capacity and improve operational efficiency across the nuclear fuel chain.
3. Regulatory Coordination and Supply Chain Resilience
Oklo and Centrus plan to engage federal agencies on licensing and regulatory frameworks to strengthen U.S. nuclear fuel infrastructure. This coordination is designed to rebuild the advanced reactor supply chain and support increasing demand for reliable HALEU fuel sources.