en.Wedoany.com Reported - Advanced nuclear energy developer Oklo has signed a letter of intent with US uranium enrichment supplier Centrus to provide fuel for its planned clean energy campus in southern Ohio. Under the agreement, Centrus' enrichment facility in Pike County, Ohio, will supply Oklo with high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) starting in 2029, supporting the operation of up to five Aurora reactors for several years.
This fuel supply arrangement aims to address a growing bottleneck in the advanced nuclear sector. While multiple next-generation reactor designs are gradually being commercialized, domestic HALEU production in the US remains very limited. Developers and fuel suppliers are using long-term agreements to reduce uncertainties surrounding future reactor deployments. The agreement may also include prepayment terms to secure subsequent fuel production.
Oklo's planned clean energy campus has a total installed capacity of 1.2 gigawatts. Jacob DeWitte, co-founder and CEO of the company, stated that the agreement integrates key elements such as fuel, power generation, and customer demand. He noted that the nuclear expertise and skilled workforce available in southern Ohio provide favorable conditions for future reactor construction.
This collaboration also highlights Ohio's role in the domestic nuclear supply chain. Centrus is expanding its enrichment operations in Pike County, combining private investment with federal support to boost domestic HALEU production capacity. Industry officials point out that many advanced reactor designs rely on HALEU fuel, and expanding domestic capacity helps reduce dependence on external sources. Amir Vexler, President and CEO of Centrus, stated that linking domestic fuel production with advanced reactor deployment can lay a more solid foundation for the future of US nuclear energy.
In addition to the fuel agreement, Oklo has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kiewit Nuclear Solutions for engineering, procurement, and construction planning support for the initial deployment of Aurora reactors. The Aurora reactor uses liquid metal cooling and requires relatively little water, with the project planned to provide zero-carbon electricity under a "build-own-operate" model.
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