Meta Platforms Inc. has taken a major step to secure the energy backbone for its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence operations, announcing a series of long-term nuclear power agreements designed to support its next-generation AI infrastructure, including the Prometheus AI supercluster.
The company has entered into multiple 20-year power purchase agreements with nuclear energy partners in the United States, ensuring access to reliable, large-scale electricity essential for powering energy-intensive data centers and high-performance computing systems. As part of the deal, Meta will purchase electricity from three nuclear facilities operated by Vistra: the Perry and Davis-Besse plants in Ohio, and the Beaver Valley plant in Pennsylvania. The agreements are expected to help finance capacity expansions and extend the operational lifespan of the facilities.
Beyond existing nuclear assets, Meta is also investing in the future of nuclear technology. The company is collaborating with advanced reactor developers Oklo and TerraPower to support the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), which are designed to deliver flexible, low-carbon power at scale. These next-generation reactors could begin contributing additional clean energy capacity within the next decade.
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Collectively, the agreements could provide Meta with up to approximately 6.6 gigawatts of nuclear power by 2035, highlighting the scale of the company’s long-term energy strategy as AI-driven computing demands continue to rise.
According to Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, Joel Kaplan, the expanded nuclear portfolio builds on earlier long-term commitments, including a 20-year agreement supporting a nuclear facility in Illinois. He noted that these deals position Meta as one of the largest corporate purchasers of nuclear power in the United States.
Meta’s move reflects a broader trend across the technology sector, where leading companies are increasingly turning to stable, low-carbon energy sources to sustain the exponential growth of AI workloads. As artificial intelligence reshapes digital infrastructure requirements, nuclear energy is emerging as a critical component in ensuring both energy security and climate alignment for large-scale computing operations.
