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US Redoubles Efforts to End Dependence on Russian Nuclear Fuel

Energy Secretary predicts bipartisan Congressional support
Granholm says uranium fuel cycle needed for independence

Jennifer Granholm
Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

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By Jonathan Tirone

September 29, 2022 at 9:34 AM UTC

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The Biden administration’s top energy official said the US will redouble its efforts to break free from its reliance on Russian nuclear fuel.

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said the White House is prioritizing development of domestic uranium-enrichment capacity and predicted key legislators will fall in line, so that a fuel-manufacturing plan can be in train by 2025.