Amazon and AEP assess Indiana nuclear plant with 960-megawatt capacity

First reported by Bloomberg at · Updated · 7 sources

The companies are working with X-energy on small modular reactors that would supply carbon-free electricity to the regional grid. According to Quartz, X-energy would provide 12 reactors at a retired coal plant site, with a final decision expected by late 2029. Bloomberg describes the reactor technology as unproven.

Covered by 7 publishers within 5 hours of the first report: 6 news reports and 1 from the company.

Reporting6

The Verge Amazon is funding a new nuclear plant in Indiana · Jess Weatherbed
RuntimeWire Amazon backs feasibility of 960-MW Indiana nuclear project · Ryan Merket

From the company1

Related

Topics Amazon