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Direct Metallization HALEU Platform

Nusano Tapped by DOE to Build Direct Metallization HALEU Fuel Line

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Nusano Tapped by DOE to Build Direct Metallization HALEU Fuel Line

West Valley City, Utah – September 17, 2026 -- Nusano has been selected by the National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC) and the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a direct metallization production line for HALEU nuclear fuel capable of generating 5.9 metric tons per unit annually, with the first unit slated for 2031.

DOE selects Nusano for Nuclear Energy Launch Pad Program

The selection grants Nusano access to DOE authorization processes, national laboratory expertise, infrastructure and technical resources under the Launch Pad initiative, a federal program designed to move advanced nuclear technologies from concept to commercial deployment.