America’s First Private Nuclear Fuel Recycling Facility to Open in Tennessee

The United States is set to open its first private nuclear fuel recycling facility in Tennessee. The facility, developed by Curio, aims to create an "advanced fuel center" that will recycle used nuclear fuel for various applications. The project is part of a broader effort to establish a domestic nuclear fuel cycle in the U.S., reducing the country's reliance on foreign suppliers. The recycled fuel can be used to produce new nuclear fuel or specialty materials for medical and industrial uses. The facility will initially focus on processing and recycling used fuel from research and test reactors, with plans to expand to commercial nuclear power plants in the future. This initiative aligns with the U.S. government's goal of promoting the development of advanced nuclear technologies and reducing nuclear waste. The opening of this private recycling facility represents a significant milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen its nuclear fuel supply chain and explore more sustainable nuclear energy solutions.