Meta Platforms Inc. announced Thursday it has become one of the world's biggest corporate buyers of nuclear power, striking a series of landmark deals to secure 6.6 gigawatts of electricity for its artificial intelligence infrastructure. The agreements with TerraPower, Oklo, and Vistra will provide enough power to supply approximately 5 million homes, positioning Meta as a major player in the nuclear energy sector.
The social media giant's partnerships include a 20-year agreement with Vistra Corp. that will have the most immediate impact on Meta's energy needs. The company will purchase 2.1 gigawatts from two existing Ohio nuclear plants, Perry and Davis-Besse. This deal marks one of the largest corporate nuclear power purchase agreements ever signed and represents a significant shift in how tech companies approach their massive energy requirements.
Meta's agreement with Bill Gates-backed TerraPower will fund two advanced nuclear projects currently under development, expected to begin generating power by 2032. Additionally, the partnership with Sam Altman-backed Oklo will support an advanced nuclear technology campus in Pike County, Ohio, projected to come online as soon as 2030. These investments demonstrate Meta's long-term commitment to clean energy sources.
The massive power demands come as Meta races to build its Prometheus AI supercluster in New Albany, Ohio, which will require unprecedented amounts of electricity to train and run advanced artificial intelligence models. Meta stated that these agreements make the company one of the most significant corporate purchasers of nuclear energy in American history, creating thousands of skilled jobs in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Industry analysts note that these deals reflect a broader trend among tech giants seeking reliable, carbon-free electricity to power energy-intensive AI operations. The agreements will extend the life of existing nuclear plants while accelerating the development of next-generation reactor technologies. Meta emphasized that these projects will add new energy to the grid rather than diverting existing supplies from consumers.
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