Meta signs nuclear deals with three companies for over 6 GW to power AI data centres
Meta struck agreements with Vistra, Oklo and TerraPower to buy nuclear power for its data centres.
On January 9, Meta announced three major nuclear energy agreements. The reason is simple: AI data centres need huge amounts of electricity.
Three deals
| Company | What it supplies | When |
|---|---|---|
| Vistra | 2.1 GW from the Perry and Davis-Besse plants in Ohio for 20 years, plus 433 MW from upgrades | early 2030s |
| Oklo | 1.2 GW from small 75 MW reactors | from 2030 |
| TerraPower | 690 MW from two reactors, with rights to six more (2.8 GW) | from 2032 |
Small modular reactors
Oklo and TerraPower build small modular reactors (SMRs), a new generation of nuclear plants that are smaller and faster to build.
Price?
Meta did not disclose terms. TerraPower targets $50–60 per MWh and Oklo $80–130.
Why it matters
The AI race is now an energy race too. Big tech is hunting for steady, carbon-free power.
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