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Advanced Fuel Recycling Facility in Oak Ridge

Sector: Metal • Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States

Source: The Globe and Mail

Project
Planned

A privately funded fuel recycling facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, representing up to $1.68 billion in capital investment and over 800 projected permanent jobs. The facility will convert used fuel into new metal fuel, supporting U.S. energy security and providing vertical supply chain control. Initial production is targeted in the early 2030s, with regulatory engagement underway through the NRC p

Status
Prospective
Sector
Metal, Warehouse, Nuclear
Location
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
The Globe and Mail

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The project “Advanced Fuel Recycling Facility in Oak Ridge” is an infrastructure initiative in the Metal sector, located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Globe and Mail.

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A privately funded fuel recycling facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, representing up to $1.68 billion in capital investment and over 800 projected permanent jobs. The facility will convert used fuel into new metal fuel, supporting U.S. energy security and providing vertical supply chain control. Initial production is targeted in the early 2030s, with regulatory engagement underway through the NRC pre-application process.

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Energy

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Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Tennessee

City

Oak Ridge

Source

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The Globe and Mail

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Sector

Metal, Warehouse, Nuclear

Article published date

2025-11-14

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