PIKETON, Ohio — Centrus Energy Corp. announced Monday it has selected Geiger Brothers Inc., a Jackson-based construction company, as the primary contractor for a multibillion-dollar expansion of its uranium enrichment facility in southern Ohio.
The project, located at the American Centrifuge Plant in Piketon, will significantly increase the nation’s domestic nuclear fuel production capacity. Plans call for the installation of thousands of additional centrifuges to produce both low-enriched uranium (LEU) and high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU), which is critical for advanced nuclear reactors.
Company officials said the expansion marks a major step toward strengthening U.S. energy security and reducing reliance on foreign nuclear fuel sources.
“This investment underscores our commitment to building a reliable, domestic nuclear fuel supply chain,” Centrus said in a statement. “Partnering with an Ohio-based contractor highlights the importance of local expertise in delivering this critical infrastructure.”
Geiger Brothers Inc., headquartered in Jackson, has extensive experience in large-scale industrial construction projects. The company is expected to play a central role in site development, infrastructure upgrades and facility expansion.
The project is anticipated to provide a significant economic boost to southern Ohio, with the creation of hundreds of construction jobs and long-term operational positions once the facility is fully expanded.
Local and state leaders have long advocated for the Piketon site as a cornerstone of the region’s economic development, particularly as demand grows for advanced nuclear technologies.
HALEU, enriched to higher levels than traditional reactor fuel, is considered essential for next-generation reactors currently under development in the United States.
Construction timelines and full project costs have not yet been publicly detailed, though Centrus described the effort as a “multibillion-dollar investment” expected to unfold over several years.