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Federal regulators clear the way for Three Mile Island’s restart
"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has given Constellation Energy, the nation’s largest operator of nuclear plants, approval to transfer the right to connect to the grid from its Eddystone gas-fired plant outside Philadelphia to the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. The approval marks a major step forward for Constellation’s plan to turn the defunct atomic station into its new Crane Clean Energy Center and begin producing electricity as early as next year. Previously, PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator, had warned that the plant could not begin supplying new power until 2031. But Constellation said this week’s waiver puts it back on track for a 2027 restart.
Meanwhile, Europe’s top producer of nuclear fuel is ramping up its capacity in the U.S. Urenco, the nuclear fuel enricher co-owned by the British and Dutch governments, on Tuesday announced plans to expand capacity at the only U.S. commercial uranium enrichment facility by nearly 50%, marking what it called a major commitment to strengthening the domestic supply chain. The multi-billion-dollar investment will increase the output from the firm’s National Enrichment Facility in Eunice, New Mexico. “For more than 15 years, Urenco USA has provided its U.S. utility customers with a reliable domestic supply of enriched uranium to power their nuclear reactors,” Boris Schucht, the chief executive of Urenco Global, said in a statement. “This expansion reinforces our commitment to a resilient U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain focused on meeting the long-term needs of our customers as well as supporting U.S. energy security through continued investment by Urenco.”
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NRC Launches Accelerated Review of New U.S. Uranium Enrichment Facility to Strengthen Nuclear Fuel Supply 26-057.pdf
26-057.pdf
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health,
safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of
nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts
inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with
interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to
streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency.
No: 26-057 May 21, 2026
CONTACT: Office of Public Affairs, 301-415-8200
NRC Launches Accelerated Review of New
U.S. Uranium Enrichment Facility to Strengthen Nuclear Fuel Supply
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