Amazon Partners With X-Energy on Major Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Initiative
Amazon is moving forward with plans to power its cloud operations with small modular nuclear reactors through a major partnership with X-Energy. The companies plan to deploy up to 960 megawatts of nuclear capacity at a Washington state facility, though regulatory and technological hurdles remain before construction can begin later this decade.
Major Nuclear Investment for Cloud Power Needs
Amazon is moving forward with ambitious plans to power its cloud infrastructure using small modular nuclear reactors, according to recent reports. The technology giant has partnered with nuclear startup X-Energy in a $500 million investment announced last fall, with plans to eventually deploy 960 megawatts of nuclear capacity in Washington State.