Technology
Amazon to fund 12 small nuclear reactors at former Indiana coal plant
Amazon is partnering with X-energy and American Electric Power to develop a significant nuclear energy project in Indiana. The initiative involves installing 12 small modular reactors at a retired coal plant site, aiming to generate nearly one gigawatt of electricity to support both the public grid and Amazon's data centers. This project represents a major expansion of Amazon's commitment to nuclear power, building on previous investments in X-energy. While the companies aim for a large-scale deployment, the timeline remains contingent on the successful completion of X-energy's initial project in Texas, which is currently facing regulatory and legal scrutiny.