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Urenco has begun a net-zero project at its Almelo facility in the Netherlands, focusing on recycling waste heat from uranium enrichment. The internal heat network will generate hot water from residual heat and distribute it throughout multiple buildings, significantly cutting natural gas use by approximately 671 tonnes annually.

The project, which includes a heat grid and utility building, aims for completion by 2029 and aligns with Urenco's 2030 net-zero goals. Additionally, a new office building at the site achieved an MPG score of 0.7, improving by 30% on legal requirements, and received BREEAM Excellent certification for sustainability.