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25th anniversary for enrichment plant SP5
15 May 2025 Urenco NederlandOn May 15, 2000 the Dutch uranium enrichment plant SP5 was officially opened. Today, a quarter of a century later, the thousands of centrifuges in that plant are still running non-stop at dazzling speeds, enriching uranium for nuclear power plants around the world for the generation of low carbon electricity.
Managing Director Ad Louter said: "The SP5 enrichment plant was gradually expanded to a total of seven halls between 2000 and 2012, and in 2024 we started construction of an eighth hall in response to the increased demand for nuclear energy as a secure and reliable energy source. SP5 is an extremely reliable plant with the highest safety standards. It is an indispensable asset in the global production capacity of the Urenco Group."
Urenco Netherlands is one of Urenco’s four enrichment sites. In total, Urenco enriched enough uranium in 2024 to generate carbon free nuclear power for 90% of households in the EU and UK.
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About Urenco
Urenco is an international supplier of uranium enrichment services, fuel cycle products and related solutions with sustainability at the core of our business. Operating in a pivotal area of the nuclear fuel supply chain for over 50 years, Urenco understands the importance of energy security and facilitates the reliable delivery of low carbon electricity generation for consumers around the world.
With its head office in 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. Through our technology and 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 making a positive contribution to global climate change goals through our core business and we are committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
We are 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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