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Amazon Backs 960-MW Nuclear Plant in Indiana with AEP and X-energy

Amazon Backs 960-MW Nuclear Plant in Indiana with AEP and X-energy

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ThreatCluster •October 20, 2026 at 15:19 UTC
  • •Amazon, AEP, and X-energy plan a 960-MW nuclear facility in Indiana.
  • •The project aims to provide carbon-free power for Amazon's data centers and the regional grid.
  • •Construction could create 1,000 jobs, with a long-term agreement to mitigate financial risks.

Amazon has signed an agreement with American Electric Power (AEP) and X-energy to evaluate a proposed 960-MW nuclear power facility in Indiana, utilizing 12 small modular reactors (SMRs) at the site of a former coal plant. The project aims to supply carbon-free electricity to the regional grid and Amazon's data centers. The Xe-100 reactors, each capable of generating 80 MW, will be assessed for feasibility, with no confirmed construction timeline yet. The initiative is part of a broader collaboration targeting over 5 GW of new nuclear capacity in the U.S. by 2039. If approved, the project could create approximately 1,000 construction jobs and 100 permanent positions. The agreement includes a long-term power purchase agreement to cover the facility's costs, protecting existing utility customers from financial risks. This project follows Amazon's previous investment in X-energy, which began in 2024.

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Timeline

2026-10-19
Agreement signed for nuclear plant feasibility study
Amazon, AEP, and X-energy announced plans to evaluate a 960-MW nuclear facility at the former Breed Generating Station site.
Powermag
2026-10-19
Amazon confirms funding for nuclear project
Amazon will fund the development of the nuclear facility and become its first electricity customer once operational.
Techcrunch
2026-10-19
Job creation potential announced
The proposed project could create around 1,000 construction jobs and 100 permanent positions in Indiana.
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Common questions

What is the capacity of the proposed nuclear plant?
The proposed nuclear plant aims to generate 960 MW using 12 Xe-100 small modular reactors.
When will the construction start?
There is currently no confirmed timeline for the construction of the facility.
How will this project impact local communities?
The project is expected to create approximately 1,000 construction jobs and 100 permanent positions, benefiting local economies.