Amazon agrees to fund small nuclear reactors in Indiana

Amazon has reportedly signed a deal with X-energy and AEP to fund a nuclear facility in Indiana, per TechCrunch and The Verge. TechCrunch says it would generate nearly 1 gigawatt, using 12 small reactors at a former coal plant.

Timeline

1. 19 Oct, 15:44 UTCThe Verge reports Amazon nuclear Indiana deal
2. 19 Oct, 16:55 UTCTechCrunch reports 12 reactors, ~1 GW plan

Top sources

• Amazon to fund 12 small nuclear reactors at former Indiana coal plantTechCrunch
• Amazon is funding a new nuclear plant in IndianaThe Verge