Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) Conversion

under construction

The SRPPF, formerly a Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility (MOX) built in 2008, is being repurposed to produce plutonium pits, which are triggers used in nuclear explosions. The facility is undergoing significant reconfiguration to accommodate the pit production process and routing of utilities. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) plans to produce up to 125 plutonium pits annually by 2030. The project has faced challenges including design delays and underperformance by the leading contractor, Savannah River Site Nuclear Solutions (SRNS).