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Amazon Funds New 960-Megawatt Nuclear Plant in Indiana with X-energy and AEP
Key points
- Amazon is funding a 960-megawatt nuclear plant in Indiana.
- The plant will use 12 Xe-100 small modular reactors from X-energy.
- American Electric Power (AEP) will operate the facility.
- Power will go to the regional grid and Amazon's data centers.
- The project replaces a former coal-fueled generating station.
New Nuclear Facility in Indiana
Amazon has signed an agreement with X-energy and American Electric Power (AEP) to fund the construction of a new nuclear energy facility in Indiana. This proposed plant aims to provide up to 960 megawatts of carbon-free energy.
The facility will be located on the site of the former coal-fueled Breed Generating Station in Fairbanks, Sullivan County, just south of Terre Haute. It will supply power to both the regional electric grid and Amazon’s data centers.
Technology and Operation
The new power plant will consist of 12 Xe-100 small modular reactors (SMRs) designed by X-energy. These advanced reactors are still undergoing development and licensing.
American Electric Power (AEP) will be responsible for operating the plant. Amazon will be the first customer to purchase power from this facility.
Strategic Energy Goals
This initiative is part of Amazon's broader strategy to deploy over 5 gigawatts of new nuclear generating capacity in the U.S. by 2039. This deal marks the second commercial agreement between Amazon and X-energy, and it is three times larger than their initial agreement.
Amazon has also invested in X-energy, leading a $700 million Series C-1 funding round in October 2024.
Potential Impact and Timeline
The proposed plant could create 1,000 construction jobs and 100 permanent roles. The Xe-100 SMRs can be cooled using air, water, or a hybrid solution, which Amazon states allows for deployment in water-constrained regions without impacting local water demand.
No specific timeline for construction or operation has been announced. The project's aggressive timeline depends on X-energy successfully delivering its first power plant at a Dow Chemical facility southeast of Houston, Texas.
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Amazon is funding a proposed 960-megawatt nuclear power plant in Indiana, which will use 12 Xe-100 small modular reactors from X-energy and be operated by American Electric Power (AEP). This initiative marks Amazon as the plant's first power customer and represents a significant step in its goal to build 5 gigawatts of new nuclear capacity by 2039, with power intended for both the public grid and Amazon's data centers.
Amazon has partnered with X-energy and American Electric Power (AEP) to fund a new nuclear energy facility in Indiana, which will replace a former coal plant. The proposed plant aims to supply up to 960 megawatts of carbon-free energy to the regional power grid and Amazon's data centers. This initiative is part of Amazon's broader goal to deploy over 5 gigawatts of new nuclear capacity in the US by 2039.