Today marks the inaugural meeting of the Defense Production Act (DPA) Consortium, focused on revitalizing the U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain. The Department of Energy (DOE) established the consortium to reduce reliance on foreign sources of enriched uranium. This initiative, born from a presidential executive order, leverages the DPA to coordinate industry efforts. The DOE will establish voluntary agreements among U.S. companies involved in various aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle. The aim is to secure a reliable nuclear fuel supply and promote a self-sufficient nuclear energy sector. The meeting will address supply chain gaps and discuss capacity expansion coordination to resolve regulatory or financial hurdles.. This consortium will operate independently of existing DOE programs but could influence future decisions. It serves as a mechanism for industry collaboration, government support, and strategic investment in the nuclear fuel infrastructure. The article also speculates on Centrus Energy's potential for investment and acquisition. They reference recent deals and the growing U.S.-Korea partnership in nuclear energy, highlighting demand for non-Russian uranium enrichment.