Uehk AO (Russia)

Uraliskii Elektrohimicheskii Kombinat AO is a company located in Novouralsk, Russia. It is a part of the fuel division of the Russian nuclear industry and is owned by the State Corporation Rosatom. The company is the world's largest uranium enrichment facility, supplying uranium for nuclear fuel for power plants and other nuclear energy installations. Uraliskii Elektrohimicheskii Kombinat AO utilizes gas centrifuge technology, which is currently the most efficient and environmentally friendly method of production. The company plays a crucial role in Russia's nuclear fuel cycle, bridging the gap between uranium mining and fuel fabrication for nuclear reactors. Uraliskii Elektrohimicheskii Kombinat AO is the most powerful producer of enriched uranium in both Russia and the world, with 48% of Russia's separation capacity located in its facilities. The company's main priority is the industrial separation of uranium isotopes, which will remain its focus in the foreseeable future. Additionally, Uraliskii Elektrohimicheskii Kombinat AO aims to contribute to the development of the region and promote social harmony by attracting co-investors and participating in the creation of non-nuclear innovative productions through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies.