/C O R R E C T I O N -- Solstice Advanced Materials US, Inc./
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Solstice Advanced Materials (NASDAQ: SOLS) said its Metropolis Works facility is projected to produce over 10 kilotonnes of UF6 in 2026, about a 20% increase vs planned 2024 capacity. The company cites a backlog of over $2 billion and is exploring further debottlenecking and new capacity investments, supported in part by the U.S. Department of Energy. ConverDyn remains the exclusive marketing agent and the Metropolis license runs through 2060.
Positive
- Projected production >10 kt UF6 in 2026 (~20% expansion vs 2024)
- Backlog of over $2 billion from long-term customers
- Only US UF6 conversion facility (Metropolis Works) with NRC license to 2060
- DOE-supported exploration of additional production and retained EPC firm for expansion
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- None.
Market Reaction
Following this news, SOLS has gained 16.94%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner has triggered 39 alerts so far, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $74.61. This price movement has added approximately $1.72B to the company's valuation. Trading volume is above average at 1.5x the average, suggesting increased trading activity.
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In the news release, Solstice Advanced Materials Announces Expansion of Uranium Conversion Production to Support Strong Nuclear Industry Customer Demand, issued 10-Feb-2026 by Solstice Advanced Materials US, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:
Solstice Advanced Materials Announces Expansion of Uranium Conversion Production to Support Strong Nuclear Industry Customer Demand
Driven by rising demand, expected 2026 production of over 10 kilotonnes of uranium hexafluoride (UF6) in 2026 would represent an approximate
Company to explore further debottlenecking at its facility and new capacity investments; current backlog is over
The company has invested in debottlenecking projects at Metropolis Works following its 2023 restart in response to strong customer demand for UF6, a critical component in the nuclear fuel supply chain. Metropolis Works is the only UF6 conversion facility in
Backed in part by the
"Solstice has stepped up production of UF6, a critical component in the nuclear fuel supply chain, with the support of disciplined capital investments and improved operational excellence at our Metropolis Works facility," said David Sewell, Solstice President and CEO. "Leveraging our 60-plus years of operational excellence, industry leadership and proprietary expertise, we are exceedingly well-positioned to ensure our capacity to produce converted uranium is aligned with the industry and its rapid expansion."
Solstice's Metropolis Works facility converts uranium ore concentrate from global mines into UF₆ using Solstice's proprietary process, which is recognized for its efficiency and reliability. After Solstice's conversion process, UF₆ is enriched and fabricated by other service providers into nuclear fuel that powers reactors generating nearly
ConverDyn, a partnership between Solstice and General Atomics, serves as the exclusive marketing agent for all UF₆ produced at the Metropolis Works facility, which holds a license from the
About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™ and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents and pending applications, Solstice's approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science.
For more information, visit www.solstice.com.
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