PIKETON, Ohio — Centrus Energy welcomed Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and JobsOhio CEO J.P. Nauseef to its uranium enrichment facility Monday for a tour highlighting the company’s multibillion-dollar expansion of the plant, which is now underway.
The expansion is expected to support 1,000 construction jobs and add 300 new operating positions in Pike County while retaining 150 existing jobs at the facility, according to Centrus.
State, federal and community leaders joined the governor for the visit, which the company said centered on discussions of Ohio’s role in rebuilding the nation’s domestic nuclear fuel supply chain and strengthening U.S. energy and economic security.
The expansion traces back to a federally backed buildout announced last September, when Centrus joined DeWine and other state and federal leaders to unveil the plans, which are now moving forward at the Piketon site.
Amir Vexler, president and CEO of Centrus, credited the state’s business climate for the investment. “Ohio has created the conditions for companies like Centrus to make substantial investments and plan for the long term,” Vexler said in a statement. “As we expand our operations here in Piketon, we are restoring a critical domestic capability, strengthening America’s nuclear fuel supply chain, and creating opportunities for the next generation of Ohioans to build careers in one of our nation’s most strategic industries. We are grateful for Governor DeWine’s leadership and for the partnership of JobsOhio, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the local community as we work together to build America’s energy future.”
The company said the investment builds on the state’s advanced manufacturing and workforce development efforts and reflects collaboration among government, industry and the local community. Centrus raised its Piketon hiring goal to 175 new jobs for 2026 earlier this month.
The information contained in this story was obtained from Centrus Energy Corp.
