Nusano, a physics company transforming radioisotope production and enabling next-generation energy solutions in West Valley City, has announced the launch of a High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) production program to support the need for new, sustainable energy solutions and small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) infrastructure in the United States.
“Domestic HALEU production is essential to enabling sustainable energy solutions,” said Chris Lowe, CEO of Nusano. “Through our HALEU program, Nusano is working to stabilize supply chains, significantly drive down the cost of fuel, and enable the deployment of advanced nuclear energy on a scale needed to support advancements in AI, data centers, electrification and modern logistics.”
The Nusano HALEU program is a critical step toward establishing a 100 percent domestic fuel supply for next-generation energy solutions and firmly positions Utah to lead the nation in advanced fuel production. Nusano brings new solutions to HALEU production, making it the first private company in the United States to offer a scalable, commercial solution for nuclear fuel with a focus on HALEU.
The launch also aligns with Gov. Spencer Cox’s broader Operation Gigawatt strategy for energy abundance founded in a secure, stable and independent energy ecosystem, as well as recent federal government directives to build a domestic uranium enrichment supply.
“Utah has long played a role in the nation’s nuclear fuel supply chain,” said Emy Lesofski, energy advisor to the governor and director of the Utah Office of Energy Development. “As we explore how to meet the energy needs of the future, we’re focused on energy resources that are reliable and clean — many of which need HALEU. The next generation of advanced nuclear technologies need fuel and companies like Nusano can fill that need safely and responsibly, and we look forward to opportunities to partner with them at the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab.”
Nusano intends to produce initial commercial samples of HALEU by Q4 2026 and begin large-scale production in Q1 2027. A single Nusano system will be capable of producing more than 50 metric tons of HALEU annually — with a small footprint, lower initial capital investment, and lower operating costs than other proposed solutions. Nusano plans to scale its production to approximately 350 metric tons annually by 2029.