US President Donald Trump has officially approved a historic agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, allowing it to establish a full civilian nuclear program and opening the door for uranium enrichment within its territory, according to US administration officials.

The agreement, which spans 30 years, is valued at tens of billions of dollars and grants American companies a pivotal role in developing Saudi nuclear infrastructure, reflecting mutual trust and the Kingdom's status as a reliable strategic partner of the United States.

The agreement is set to be signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy, culminating talks that began during Wright's visit to the region in April 2025.

Uranium Enrichment on Saudi Soil

The agreement includes a key clause requiring American companies to build a uranium enrichment facility within the Kingdom, following a joint Saudi-US study spanning two years to assess the commercial viability of local enrichment compared to imported fuel.

This clause fulfills a long-standing Saudi demand; the Kingdom emphasizes that the civilian nuclear program is a cornerstone for diversifying energy sources and utilizing local uranium deposits, thereby allowing larger quantities of oil to be exported and maximizing national returns, in line with Vision 2030.

"These agreements adhere to the highest nuclear safety standards and rely on the best American nuclear technologies and expertise.. and will bring long-term benefits to the Saudi and American peoples."

— Chris Wright, US Energy Secretary

Highest Safety Standards

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright affirmed in a statement: "These agreements adhere to the highest nuclear safety standards and rely on the best American nuclear technologies and expertise," adding that the agreement, with President Trump's support, will drive a new renaissance for the American nuclear industry and bring long-term benefits to both the Saudi and American peoples.

The Kingdom has stressed in various forums that its nuclear program is entirely peaceful and subject to agreed oversight and monitoring arrangements between the two countries ensuring the highest levels of transparency and commitment.

"The agreement helps revive the American nuclear industry, strengthen US-Saudi relations, and deny Russia and China a strategic role in the Saudi nuclear program."

— Robert Einhorn, former US State Department official

Westinghouse: The Biggest Beneficiary

The American company Westinghouse Electric and its AP1000 reactor are among the biggest beneficiaries of the agreement; each reactor produces about 1,100 megawatts of electricity, enough to power a medium-sized city or a large AI data center.

Under the agreement, American companies will provide power reactors and modern nuclear technologies, with the possibility of assigning secondary roles to some international suppliers.

American experts, including former State Department official Robert Einhorn, believe the agreement "helps revive the American nuclear industry, strengthen US-Saudi relations," and solidifies Washington's position as an exclusive partner in one of the most important emerging civilian nuclear programs in the world.

Congressional Review Path

The agreement is expected to be submitted to the US Congress in the coming days as part of the standard procedures for nuclear cooperation agreements, with widespread speculation that it will pass; blocking it would require a joint resolution from both chambers and a two-thirds majority if the president exercises veto power.

It is noteworthy that the administration of former President Joe Biden had linked nuclear cooperation with Riyadh to other political files, while the current administration treats the Saudi civilian nuclear program as an independent track for strategic partnership between the two countries.