AEP, Amazon and X-energy plan feasibility study for Indiana nuclear project
The Columbus-based utility and Amazon agreed to evaluate building a 960-megawatt advanced nuclear project at a former coal plant site in Sullivan County.
Columbus-based American Electric Power announced Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, a joint development agreement with X-energy and a funding agreement with Amazon to evaluate the feasibility of constructing a 960-megawatt advanced nuclear energy project at a former coal plant site in Sullivan County, Indiana aep-announcement. The companies are evaluating the former site of Indiana Michigan Power's Breed Generating Station in Sullivan County, Indiana, as a location for the potential project breed-site. AEP stated it is exploring new ways to bring reliable power to the grid while prioritizing affordability for Indiana Michigan Power customers and mitigating business risk aep-customers.
The initial project would include 12 Xe-100 units of 80 MW each, configured in groups of four, for a total of 960 MW reactor-specs. The completed facility would add safe, clean, reliable electricity to the grid using X-energy's Xe-100 small modular reactor technology smr-tech. If the development project reaches a final investment decision and moves forward with construction and commercial operation, Amazon intends to purchase the power under a long-term contract, covering the costs of the facility and its operations for the duration of the contract amazon-ppa.
Sullivan County became part of the Indiana Advanced Nuclear Ready Communities Program that supports the opportunity for an advanced nuclear project sullivan-program. Indiana Governor Mike Braun said the project has the potential to create well-paying jobs in Sullivan County, strengthen the electric grid and further position Indiana as a national leader in advanced nuclear energy gov-braun. Amazon stated it is committed to serving the needs of its customers and achieving its Climate Pledge goal to be net-zero carbon across its operations by 2040 amazon-pledge.
AEP's announcement did not state estimated construction costs or target completion dates for the feasibility study.
On Oct. 14, 2026, American Electric Power announced plans to invest approximately $4 billion to advance a new 702-megawatt fuel cell generation project near Cheyenne, Wyoming, under a long-term 20-year power purchase agreement with Google aep-wyoming. The Indiana nuclear feasibility study comes five days after that Wyoming announcement for Bloom Energy fuel cells as the Columbus-based utility seeks dedicated power solutions for large technology loads. Previously, Pique reported on Oct. 14, 2026 that AEP plans $4B Wyoming fuel cell project to power Google data center. AEP plans to invest $78 billion from 2026 through 2030 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of its communities aep-capex.
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AEP Partners with Amazon and X-energy to Explore Advanced Nuclear Energy in Indiana
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Columbus-based American Electric Power announced Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, a joint development agreement with X-energy and a funding agreement with Amazon to evaluate the feasibility of constructing a 960-megawatt advanced nuclear energy project at a former coal plant site in Sullivan County, Indiana aep-announcement.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As energy demand grows, American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is exploring new ways to bring reliable power to the grid while prioritizing affordability for Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) customers and mitigating business risk. AEP today announced a joint development agreement with X-energy (Nasdaq: XE) to evaluate the feasibility of constructing a 960-megawatt (MW) advanced nuclear energy project at a former coal plant site in Sullivan County, Indiana. Amazon is supporting the project's development through a funding agreement.
The companies are evaluating the former site of Indiana Michigan Power's Breed Generating Station in Sullivan County, Indiana, as a location for the potential project breed-site.
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The companies are evaluating the former site of I&M's Breed Generating Station in Sullivan County, Indiana, as a location for the potential project.
AEP stated it is exploring new ways to bring reliable power to the grid while prioritizing affordability for Indiana Michigan Power customers and mitigating business risk aep-customers.
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American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is exploring new ways to bring reliable power to the grid while prioritizing affordability for Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) customers and mitigating business risk.
The initial project would include 12 Xe-100 units of 80 MW each, configured in groups of four, for a total of 960 MW reactor-specs.
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X-energy's Xe-100 is an advanced nuclear technology designed to provide safe, reliable energy in a compact footprint. The initial project would include 12 Xe-100 units of 80 MW each, configured in groups of four, for a total of 960 MW.
The completed facility would add safe, clean, reliable electricity to the grid using X-energy's Xe-100 small modular reactor technology smr-tech.
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the completed facility would add safe, clean, reliable electricity to the grid using X-energy's Xe-100 small modular reactor technology.
If the development project reaches a final investment decision and moves forward with construction and commercial operation, Amazon intends to purchase the power under a long-term contract, covering the costs of the facility and its operations for the duration of the contract amazon-ppa.
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If the development project reaches a final investment decision and moves forward with construction and commercial operation, the completed facility would add safe, clean, reliable electricity to the grid using X-energy's Xe-100 small modular reactor technology. Amazon intends to purchase the power under a long-term contract, covering the costs of the facility and its operations for the duration of the contract.
Sullivan County became part of the Indiana Advanced Nuclear Ready Communities Program that supports the opportunity for an advanced nuclear project sullivan-program.
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Sullivan County recently became part of the Indiana Advanced Nuclear Ready Communities Program that supports the opportunity for an advanced nuclear project.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun said the project has the potential to create well-paying jobs in Sullivan County, strengthen the electric grid and further position Indiana as a national leader in advanced nuclear energy gov-braun.
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Indiana Governor Mike Braun said, "Indiana is building an energy future that prioritizes affordability for Hoosier families and businesses while driving economic growth. The decision by I&M/AEP, Amazon and X-energy to explore this technology in one of Indiana's counties represents the kind of innovation and investment that can deliver lasting benefits for our state. This project has the potential to create well-paying jobs in Sullivan County, strengthen our electric grid and further position Indiana as a national leader in advanced nuclear energy."
Amazon stated it is committed to serving the needs of its customers and achieving its Climate Pledge goal to be net-zero carbon across its operations by 2040 amazon-pledge.
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"At Amazon, we are committed to serving the needs of our customers and achieving our Climate Pledge goal to be net-zero carbon across our operations by 2040," said Josh Weissman, VP of Data Center Infrastructure Capacity Delivery at Amazon.
AEP plans to invest $78 billion from 2026 through 2030 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of its communities aep-capex.
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We plan to invest $78 billion from 2026 through 2030 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities.
AEP Advances Innovative Energy Solution for Google with 702MW of Bloom Fuel Cells
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On Oct. 14, 2026, American Electric Power announced plans to invest approximately $4 billion to advance a new 702-megawatt fuel cell generation project near Cheyenne, Wyoming, under a long-term 20-year power purchase agreement with Google aep-wyoming.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) plans to invest approximately $4 billion to advance a new 702-megawatt fuel cell generation project near Cheyenne, Wyoming, under a long-term 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google, marking a significant step in AEP's strategy to serve growing demand from large-scale customers.
Previously, Pique reported on Oct. 14, 2026 that AEP plans $4B Wyoming fuel cell project to power Google data center.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) plans to invest approximately $4 billion to advance a new 702-megawatt fuel cell generation project near Cheyenne, Wyoming, under a long-term 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google, marking a significant step in AEP's strategy to serve growing demand from large-scale customers.
AEP plans $4B Wyoming fuel cell project to power Google data center
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Previously, Pique reported on Oct. 14, 2026 that AEP plans $4B Wyoming fuel cell project to power Google data center.
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AEP plans $4B Wyoming fuel cell project to power Google data center