Amazon Backs a Proposed 12-Reactor Nuclear Project
The planned Indiana facility would combine 12 small modular reactors for 960 megawatts of power, with Amazon expected to become its first customer.
Amazon is funding development of a proposed 960-megawatt nuclear project at a former coal-plant site in Indiana.
What happened
The plan combines 12 small modular reactors, each designed to produce 80 megawatts. X-energy would supply the reactors, American Electric Power would operate the facility, and Amazon is expected to become its first major power customer.
The project is still at an early stage. It needs regulatory approval, and no final construction date or budget has been set.
Why it matters
AI data centres need large amounts of steady electricity. Nuclear power offers round-the-clock generation without the direct carbon emissions of fossil-fuel plants, making it increasingly attractive to hyperscalers looking for long-term capacity.
The bigger picture
Large technology companies are becoming anchor customers for next-generation energy projects. Their demand can help new reactor designs secure financing, but deployment will still depend on licensing, construction execution and cost control.