Oak Ridge Transfers Land to Orano for New Nuclear Fuel Facility

Officials with the City of Oak Ridge, members of the Industrial Development Board, Roane County leaders, and representatives from Orano gathered Friday to finalize a major land agreement tied to a new nuclear project.

During a ceremony held at the William J. Wilcox K-25 Interpretive Center, officials signed documents transferring city-owned property to Orano. The land is located not too far from the former K-25 site.

Orano plans to construct a multi-million-dollar facility at the site that will produce low-enriched uranium fuel. The project is expected to bring approximately 300 jobs once fully operational…

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