Ensuring Fuel Independence and Energy Security

This chapter discusses the dependency of Europe and the USA on Russia for enrichment services and uranium imports, and highlights the urgency of achieving fuel independence and energy security. The CEOs express concerns about the crisis in conversion and enrichment and emphasize the need for capacity growth. They also discuss specific projects, investments, and initiatives aimed at increasing supply and addressing the shortage of halo (high assay low enriched uranium) for advanced fuels in nuclear reactors.