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Urenco's Almelo order book grows as countries seek alternatives to Russian uranium
Demand for uranium for nuclear power plants is rising quickly.
Urenco enriches uranium at its factory in Almelo, in the Netherlands.
Its order book grew by 28% in six months.
Countries seeking to become less dependent on Russia are among those placing orders.
Urenco is expanding its capacity to meet the increased demand.
Enriched uranium is used as fuel in nuclear power plants.
The company's chief executive, Ad Louter, says it expects to be busy for the next 25 years.
Louter is retiring, and Urenco's expansion is its response to the orders.
Urenco’s order book at its uranium enrichment plant in Almelo grew by 28 percent in six months.
The company says demand is rising, particularly from countries seeking to reduce dependence on Russia.
Urenco is significantly expanding its capacity.
Chief executive Ad Louter said the company would be busy for the next 25 years.
- Who
- Urenco, the uranium enrichment company, and countries seeking alternatives to Russian supplies.
- What
- Urenco’s Almelo order book grew by 28 percent in six months as demand for enriched uranium increased.
- When
- The six-month period was not dated. The article was published on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Urenco’s enrichment plant in Almelo, the Netherlands.
- Why
- Countries are seeking to become less dependent on Russia, while demand for nuclear power fuel is rising.
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- Order book growth
- 28 percent in six months
- Plant location
- Almelo
- Urenco chief executive
- Ad Louter
- Expected workload
- The next 25 years
What people are saying
We will be very busy for the next 25 years