USEC might keep Paducah plant open, enrich DOE’s depleted uranium

摘要

USEC said January 11 it is working toward extending thenPaducah uranium enrichment plant’s operations beyond thenMay 2012 expiration of its power purchase agreement andncould reach a decision before mid-year.nIn a statement, USEC said the decision will depend onn“economic considerations and the ability of the plant tonoperate profitably.”