Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers

Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers

AP Newsbusiness

Key Points:

  • Meta has secured nuclear power agreements with TerraPower, Oklo, and Vistra to supply energy for its Prometheus AI data center in New Albany, Ohio, capable of powering about 5 million homes.
  • The deals will support up to 6.6 gigawatts of new and existing clean energy by 2035, reinforcing the U.S. nuclear supply chain and creating jobs in power plant operations.
  • TerraPower will develop two Natrium units generating up to 690 megawatts by 2032, with rights to additional units producing 2.1 gigawatts by 2035, while Vistra will provide over 2.1 gigawatts from existing and expanded nuclear plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania.