“I spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz today about the awarding of a $420 million, three-year contract to Fluor Federal Services to transition the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant. This is good news for all of Kentucky, the Paducah region in particular. For months, I’ve stressed the importance of this action to federal leaders, emphasizing that quick action on site cleanup and other decisions are critical to the area’s viability. I am very pleased the federal government is listening and moving on this important project.
“The Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant is one of our top priorities. Hiring a contractor will create jobs to handle this next phase of the facility. I appreciate the partnership between the Commonwealth and the Department of Energy, as well as the cooperation of Kentucky's Congressional delegation and the Paducah community. ” – Gov. Steve Beshear.
