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AEP signs 960-MW Indiana nuclear pact with Amazon, X-energy

Tech giant partners with utility and reactor developer to back 960 MW of generation

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards··United States
AEP signs 960-MW Indiana nuclear pact with Amazon, X-energy

American Electric Power has entered into a nuclear development collaboration in Indiana alongside Amazon and reactor designer X-energy. Under the proposed 960-megawatt project, Amazon would procure the generated electricity via a long-term power purchase agreement designed to finance both construction and operational expenses.

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This summary was written by the GPU Data Hub desk from reporting published by Utility Dive on 19 Oct 2026, 13:54. Read the full article at the original publisher.

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