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Amazon to fund 12 small nuclear reactors at former Indiana coal plant

TechCrunch·October 19, 2026·1 min read
Amazon to fund 12 small nuclear reactors at former Indiana coal plant

Amazon and X-energy signed a deal to deploy nuclear power at a former Indiana coal plant, generating nearly 1 gigawatt of electricity. The project involves 12 small modular reactors, marking Amazon's second nuclear agreement with X-energy. The power will feed the grid, supporting Amazon's data-center and AI expansion plans. Construction timelines and financial terms were not disclosed.

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