"We are working together to change the paradigm... where it makes sense to put conversion, fuel fabrication to support the reactors that we announced." The geopolitical energy shock highlights the urgent need for domestic baseload energy independence. By co-locating Centrus's enrichment facility with Oklo's fuel fabrication in Ohio, they are removing critical supply chain bottlenecks for advanced nuclear reactors, supported by heavy Department of Energy funding. LONG. The macro environment heavily incentivizes the rapid deployment, funding, and scaling of domestic nuclear infrastructure to bypass global fossil fuel choke points. Regulatory delays, failure to reach pilot criticality targets, or cost overruns in the joint venture facility.