Security & Independence

We're ready to start producing our uranium at home, again.

U.S. Nuclear Power Landscape

94 Reactors

The U.S. operates the largest nuclear power fleet in the world, with 94 reactors supplying approximately 20% of domestic electricity needs every year.

Most Reliable Source of Power

Nuclear plants in the U.S. operate at > 90% capacity year-around, making nuclear energy the most reliable source of power in the country.

24/7 Baseload Power

Nuclear is the best generation source to meet the 24/7 baseload power required by AI data centers.

Meets Future Energy Demands

United States joined more than 20 countries in pledging to triple nuclear generation by 2050 to meet future energy demands, a goal supported by Amazon, Google, Meta and Dow.

National Security & Energy Independence

The U.S. has the capacity and resources to supply a majority of our domestic uranium requirements to power the nation's commercial nuclear reactors. Despite the country's rich uranium resources, domestic production has sharply declined since the 1980's, displaced by imports and leaving these resources largely untapped. It's time to start producing our uranium at home, again.

With most Americans supporting nuclear power, the U.S. is reasserting itself as a global leader in nuclear energy and ensuring reliable, American-made uranium supply is ready to meet our growing needs. Recognizing the national security risks of foreign dependence, lawmakers are committed to rebuilding a secure domestic nuclear fuel cycle to strengthen energy independence.

  • In 2023, imports accounted for 99% of uranium consumed by U.S. nuclear plants.
  • Growing geopolitical tensions have heightened concerns over energy security and supply chain vulnerabilities.
  • The U.S. is working to halt uranium imports from unfriendly jurisdictions and rebuild a secure domestic nuclear fuel cycle, including uranium extraction capabilities.
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Key Legislative Actions:
  • Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023 – Lays the foundation for restoring the U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain, including domestic uranium mining and processing.
  • Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act of 2024 – Moves to end reliance on Russian uranium, reinforcing America's energy independence.
  • Bi-partisan Infrastructure Law: $6Bn Nuclear Credit Program.

America's Flagship Uranium Project

Fueling America's Energy Independence: Grants Precision In-Situ Recovery Project

The Grants In-Situ Recovery (ISR) project proposes to build and operate a secure uranium extraction and processing facility to increase critical uranium supply and displace risky imports.

Largest uranium resource in the United States

Situated in Grants, New Mexico, home to the Grants Mineral Belt and the largest contiguous uranium resource in the United States

Led by a US-owned company

The project is led by an affiliate of General Atomics, a large, privately held US-owned company with more than 65 years of experience in the nuclear fuel cycle industry.

Minimizes environmental impact

The project is innovative in its proposed use, for the first time, of horizontal wells for In-Situ Recovery of uranium, a method that minimizes environmental impact when compared to historic uranium mining in the region. This approach offers significant environmental and economic benefits while extracting uranium, the crucial fuel for nuclear power plants.

Benefits New Mexico

With the Grants ISR project, New Mexico will become a national leader in safe and environmentally responsible uranium production, while reducing domestic reliance on uranium imports.

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