PPPO News

Since work began to prepare the first former uranium enrichment process building for eventual demolition at the Paducah Site, one number loomed large: 497. February 10, 2026

U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management crews have begun clearing trees at the Paducah Site to prepare for new tenant General Matter to eventually build a uranium enrichment plant on about 100 acres of leased land. February 3, 2026

Sharing knowledge of the best approaches to deactivating process buildings is one of the ways the two Portsmouth Paducah Project Office sites align to advance cleanup of former uranium enrichment plants and free up land for America’s golden era of energy dominance and strong national security. January 27, 2026

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued a final request for proposal for the Portsmouth Infrastructure Support Services procurement.

U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management Assistant Secretary Tim Walsh discusses opportunities for economic growth at EM’s Paducah Site with community leaders during a recent visit. January 13, 2026

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management partnered with a University of Kentucky consortium and research center to complete field work culminating a larger investigation that provides valuable geologic data for upcoming cleanup decisions at the Paducah Site. January 13, 2026