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Centrus Energy Group (NYSE: LEU) saw its shares climb more than 12% on Thursday after announcing a new agreement that sparked investor enthusiasm.
A powerful piece of news
A joint press release issued that morning announced that Centrus has entered into a letter of intent with the small modular reactor developer OK to pursue a series of projects in Ohio.
Under the terms of the agreement, Centrus will provide the required high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) for up to five of Oklo’s Aurora reactors in Ohio. While the letter of intent spans several years without disclosing exact details, deliveries are slated to begin in 2029.
The Ohio projects are being developed by Oklo in partnership with Meta Platforms to support its AI‑driven data centers.
Centrus and Oklo said the partnership combines domestic fuel supply, planned advanced nuclear generation, customer demand, and project execution for Oklo’s operations.
High on the coming supply
On top of that, per Centrus and Oklo, the arrangement comes at a time when access to domestically sourced HALEU remains a central constraint for the advanced nuclear sector.
This underscores a key factor behind investor optimism regarding Centrus’s stock following the announcement.
Because the majority of its revenue comes from fuel sales, securing long‑term commitments strengthens Centrus’s outlook, and the resurgence of U.S. nuclear power positions the company as a primary beneficiary.
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