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Quantum Leap Energy Enters into Memorandum of Understanding with a Large U.S. Energy Company Regarding Evaluation of Support to Advance Domestic Enriched Uranium Fuel Supply Chain
Marks an important step toward enhancing the domestic supply chain for nuclear fuel in the United States Advances QLE’s strategy to build U.S.-based
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[{"type":"text","content":"Marks an important step toward enhancing the domestic supply chain for nuclear fuel in the United States Advances QLE’s strategy to build U.S.-based capabilities to support advanced nuclear fuel production DALLAS, March 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASP Isotopes Inc. (NASDAQ: ASPI) (“ASPI”) today announced that Quantum Leap Energy LLC (“QLE” or the “Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ASPI dedicated to advancing innovative technologies and processes across critical segments of the fission and fusion nuclear fuel cycle, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a large publicly traded U.S. energy company that operates nuclear power stations. Under the terms of the MOU, the U.S. energy company will evaluate options to support QLE’s plans to establish advanced nuclear fuel cycle facilities located in the United States. These facilities are planned to produce high assay low enriched uranium (HALEU) and low enriched uranium plus (LEU+), as well as to provide uranium conversion and deconversion services. The MOU outlines potential terms for providing financial support pursuant to definitive agreements for the supply of enriched uranium. QLE believes both HALEU and LEU+ are vital nuclear fuels for the United States. QLE expects that many advanced nuclear reactors, including small modular reactors, will rely on fuels with higher uranium enrichment levels, specifically HALEU. QLE also intends to make available LEU+ to the existing fleet of nuclear reactors currently running on LEU, thus enabling existing reactors to lengthen the time between refueling, cut costs and boost power output. The successful development of U.S.-based advanced nuclear fuel production facilities would represent a significant milestone in strengthening America's domestic nuclear fuel supply chain. “This memorandum of understanding represents an important step in QLE’s efforts to help establish a domestic supply chain for advanced nuclear fuels,” said Ryno Pretorius, Chief Executive Officer of Quantum Leap Energy. “We believe interest from a major U.S. energy producer underscores the importance of reliable domestic sources of nuclear fuel. We look forward to advancing technical diligence and evaluating potential pathways toward long-term commercial collaboration.” The MOU comes amid growing urgency to increase U.S.-based uranium enrich...