Amazon is funding a new nuclear plant in Indiana

The Verge reports: Amazon has signed an agreement with X-energy and American Electric Power (AEP) to fund the building of a new nuclear energy facility in Indiana.

The proposed plant, which would replace the now defunct coal-fueled Breed Generating Station in Fairbanks, Sullivan County, aims to provide up to 960 megawatts of carbon-free energy for both the regional.

The story is also being covered by TechCrunch. TechCrunch adds: Amazon and X-energy have inked another deal to deploy nuclear power to the grid.

This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Indiana, X-energy and American Electric Power.

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Key details

Location

United States · Americas

Reported by

The Verge and TechCrunch

First reported

19 Oct 2026, 21:14 IST

Key names

Indiana, X-energy, American Electric Power, AEP

Section

Technology

Sources

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• The VergeAmazon is funding a new nuclear plant in Indiana 19 Oct, 21:14
• TechCrunchAmazon to fund 12 small nuclear reactors at former Indiana coal plant 19 Oct, 22:25

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