AEP and X-energy to Evaluate 960-MW Nuclear Plant at Retired Indiana Coal Site with Amazon Backing

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American Electric Power and X-energy have agreed to evaluate a 960-MW small modular reactor project at a retired coal site in Indiana, with development funding and backing from Amazon. The 12-reactor project includes a proposed long-term power purchase agreement designed to shield existing utility customers from project costs. This marks the second deployment under Amazon and X-energy's collaboration.

Why it matters

The project represents a major deployment of small modular reactor technology at scale in the United States, combining utility infrastructure, corporate clean-energy demand, and private nuclear development to replace retiring coal generation.

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