Uranium Energy Corp Expands Production in Wyoming, Advances Conversion Facility Licensing

Company secures regulatory approval for new header houses and reaches key milestone for planned U.S. conversion facility

Mar. 23, 2026 at 11:13am

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Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) has secured state regulatory approval to commence operating three additional header houses in wellfield 11 at its Christensen Ranch operations in Wyoming, expanding its in-situ recovery (ISR) production capacity. The company has also received a docket number from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for its planned uranium conversion facility, United States Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp (UR&C), marking a significant milestone in the licensing process.

Why it matters

The expansion of UEC's production capacity in Wyoming and the progress on its planned conversion facility are important steps in strengthening the U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain and reducing reliance on foreign imports. The new header houses at Christensen Ranch will increase domestic uranium production, while the UR&C facility aims to provide domestic refining and conversion capabilities, further enhancing the resiliency of the U.S. nuclear industry.

The details

UEC has secured approval from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality to commence uranium extraction at three new header houses in wellfield 11 at its Christensen Ranch operations. One additional header house is awaiting regulatory approval, and three more are under construction in wellfield 12 and 10-extension. The new header houses and continued wellfield development will result in increased production capacity at Christensen Ranch. In South Texas, UEC's Burke Hollow mine is ready for operations and awaiting final approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. On the conversion facility front, UR&C, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UEC, has received a Docket Number from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for its planned uranium conversion facility. This follows the company's previously submitted Letter of Intent to pursue a license under 10 CFR Part 40. The next step in the licensing process is the initial Pre-Application Engagement with the NRC, with the formal license application expected to be submitted once engineering and design activities are complete and a site has been selected.

  • UEC secured state regulatory approval and commenced operating three additional header houses in wellfield 11 at Christensen Ranch in March 2026.
  • UR&C received a Docket Number from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for its planned uranium conversion facility on March 18, 2026.

The players

Uranium Energy Corp

An American uranium company that controls the largest uranium resource base and the most licensed production capacity in the United States.

United States Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Uranium Energy Corp that is pursuing the development of a domestic uranium refining and conversion facility.

Brent Berg

Senior Vice President, U.S. Operations at Uranium Energy Corp.

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality

The state regulatory agency that approved the expansion of Uranium Energy Corp's operations at Christensen Ranch.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The federal agency responsible for licensing and regulating the use of nuclear materials in the United States.

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What they’re saying

“We sincerely appreciate the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality for their cooperation, professionalism, and constructive engagement throughout the permitting process. With this approval, we have started uranium extraction at the new header houses enabling the planned increase in production volume at our Christensen Ranch operations.”

— Brent Berg, Senior Vice President, U.S. Operations

What’s next

The next step in the licensing process for the UR&C uranium conversion facility is the initial Pre-Application Engagement with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The formal license application is expected to be submitted once engineering and design activities are complete and a site has been selected.

The takeaway

Uranium Energy Corp's expansion of production capacity in Wyoming and progress on its planned conversion facility are important steps in strengthening the U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain and reducing reliance on foreign imports. These developments support the resiliency of the domestic nuclear industry and align with American energy dominance objectives.