Enveniam appointed lead integrator for LIST Technologies’ laser uranium enrichment project

US-based Enveniam has signed an agreement with LIS Technologies Inc. to oversee the design and construction of a new laser-based uranium enrichment facility on American soil.

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Enveniam has been named the lead project integrator for the laser uranium enrichment project developed by LIS Technologies Inc. (LIST), the sole holder of a patented, US-origin laser enrichment technology. Enveniam will manage project execution, including the design, development, and construction of the facility, which aims to strengthen domestic supply of low-enriched uranium.

Industrial progress in a strategic context

Founded in 2022 and backed by Bernhard Capital Partners, Enveniam brings together the capabilities of Boston Government Services (BGS), Strategic Management Solutions Incorporated (SMSI), and Sterling Engineering and Consulting (SE&C). The consortium is designed to support critical energy missions, particularly within the nuclear sector. This agreement reflects broader efforts by the United States to rebuild its domestic enrichment capacity and reduce reliance on foreign sources.

Laser technology and industrial ambition

LIST was selected in December 2024 by the US Department of Energy to participate in the Low-Enriched Uranium Enrichment Acquisition Program, which allocates up to $3.4bn over a ten-year period. Each of the six selected companies is guaranteed a minimum contract of $2mn. LIST’s laser-based technology is intended to increase enrichment efficiency and strengthen national production capabilities.

Meeting growing global uranium demand

The global uranium market is expanding, with demand forecast to rise nearly 30% over the next five years, according to the World Nuclear Association. This surge is driven by increased energy needs and the revival of nuclear programmes worldwide. The new partnership seeks to establish an integrated strategic infrastructure equipped with advanced technical capabilities.

Technical expertise for energy sovereignty

LIST’s engineering teams include specialists in laser technologies, facility security, uranium hexafluoride (UF6) systems, and isotope management. A key goal of the project is to retain control over critical enrichment processes and intellectual property, while maintaining regulatory compliance. The future facility is expected to contribute to the US effort to reclaim industrial and energy sovereignty.

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