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Further capacity expansion at Urenco’s site in the Netherlands
20 October 2025 Global NewsUnder the company’s capacity programme, the first stage of expansion at Almelo was announced in December 2023, representing approximately 750,000 separative work units (SWU). This activity is well underway and on schedule to come online from 2027. A new second stage of expansion will involve the construction of an additional centrifuge hall, representing another approximately 750,000 SWU, which is expected to come online from 2030. In total, the two expansions represent approximately 1.5M SWU of extra capacity at Almelo.
Globally, Urenco has now committed to 2.5M SWU of new enrichment capacity and the first two centrifuge cascades are already online, in Eunice, New Mexico.
Ad Louter, Managing Director of Urenco Almelo, said:
“This latest decision demonstrates Urenco’s ongoing commitment to supporting a robust, reliable, Western nuclear fuel supply chain.
“This project is the largest buildout of new enrichment capacity undertaken so far as part of the company's capacity expansion programme and ensures that we can offer security of supply to global customers, while providing stable and long-term employment opportunities in our region.
“We are encouraged by the actions of both utilities and governments to support the nuclear industry and the fuel supply chain specifically. We will evaluate other expansions as supported by long-term contracts. Stable government policy is also critical and a positive development in the EU has been the intention to phase out Russian nuclear material through the REPowerEU plan.”
Urenco’s capacity programme continues apace at its sites in Almelo, Eunice and Gronau, Germany, increasing uranium enrichment capacity for the Urenco Group and customers world-wide. An extensive refurbishment of capacity is also taking place at all Urenco sites, including the UK site in Capenhurst.
Our priority is to support our global customers while strengthening energy security, independence and helping to progress the clean energy transition.
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About Urenco
Urenco is an international supplier of enrichment services and fuel cycle products with sustainability at the core of its business. Operating in a pivotal area of the nuclear fuel supply chain for 50 years, Urenco facilitates zero carbon electricity generation for consumers around the world.
With its head office near London, UK, Urenco’s global presence ensures diversity and security of supply for customers through enrichment facilities in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA. Using centrifuge technology designed and developed by Urenco, and through the expertise of our people, the Urenco Group provides safe, cost effective and reliable services; operating within a framework of high environmental, social and governance standards, complementing international safeguards.
Urenco is committed to continued investment in the responsible management of nuclear materials; innovation activities with clear sustainability benefits, such as nuclear medicine, industrial efficiency and research; and nurturing the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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