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U.S. Launches $50 Billion Initiative to Boost Nuclear Supply Chain

1/28/2026

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The Department of Energy announced an initiative to strengthen U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain.
It invites states to host "Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses" covering the nuclear fuel cycle, including recycling.
The effort could attract about $50 billion in private investment and reduce uranium imports.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the plan could spur economic growth and job creation, with multiple plants under construction before leaving office in three years.

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The Department of Energy announced an initiative to strengthen U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain.
It invites states to host "Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses" covering the nuclear fuel cycle, including recycling.
The effort could attract about $50 billion in private investment and reduce uranium imports.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the plan could spur economic growth and job creation, with multiple plants under construction before leaving office in three years.