News·October 19, 2026 at 8:15 AM EDT·7 sources
Amazon and AEP Explore 960-Megawatt Nuclear Project in Indiana
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What happened
- American Electric Power is working with Amazon to evaluate a 960-megawatt nuclear plant in Indiana.
- The project would use a new reactor design and rely on unproven technology.
- The effort could advance promotion of next-generation fission.
Potential plant capacity
960 megawatts
Why it matters
The project links a major technology company with a utility in developing nuclear power, relevant to energy infrastructure, corporate strategy and emerging reactor technology.
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Timeline
- First reported by BloombergOct 19Amazon and AEP Explore 960-Megawatt Nuclear Project in Indiana
- PR Newswire reportsOct 19AEP Partners with Amazon and X-energy to Explore Advanced Nuclear Energy in Indiana
- Utility Dive reportsOct 19AEP signs 960-MW Indiana nuclear pact with Amazon, X-energy
- POWER Magazine reportsOct 19AEP, X-energy Eye 960-MW Nuclear Plant at Retired Indiana Coal Site, Backed by Amazon
- Insurance Journal reportsOct 19Amazon and AEP Explore 960-Megawatt Nuclear Project in Indiana
- The Verge reportsOct 19Amazon is funding a new nuclear plant in Indiana
- TechCrunch reportsOct 19Amazon to fund 12 small nuclear reactors at former Indiana coal plant
Who is involved
Amazon and AEP Explore 960-Megawatt Nuclear Project in IndianaAmazon.com Inc.AMZNAmerican Electric Power Co.AEP
Company
Sources (7)
- BloombergOct 19Amazon and AEP Explore 960-Megawatt Nuclear Project in Indiana
- PR NewswireOct 19AEP Partners with Amazon and X-energy to Explore Advanced Nuclear Energy in Indiana
- Utility DiveOct 19AEP signs 960-MW Indiana nuclear pact with Amazon, X-energy
- POWER MagazineOct 19AEP, X-energy Eye 960-MW Nuclear Plant at Retired Indiana Coal Site, Backed by Amazon
- Insurance JournalOct 19Amazon and AEP Explore 960-Megawatt Nuclear Project in Indiana
- The VergeOct 19Amazon is funding a new nuclear plant in Indiana
- TechCrunchOct 19Amazon to fund 12 small nuclear reactors at former Indiana coal plant
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