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Meta signs nuclear energy deals to power Prometheus AI supercluster
Meta has signed new agreements with Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo
In a remarkable development, Meta has signed new agreements with three nuclear energy companies to secure reliable power for its growing artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, including its upcoming Prometheus AI supercluster.
The Mark Zuckerberg-led company has partnered with Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo—one of which is backed by Sam Altman.
The agreements are tied to Meta’s Prometheus computing system, which is being built at a data centre in New Albany.
Zuckerberg first announced Prometheus in July, calling it a critical part of the company’s push to develop more advanced AI systems.
Notably, Meta expects the supercluster to become operational sometime in 2026.
By working with the three nuclear firms, Meta said the projects could add up to 6.6 gigawatts of electricity capacity by 2035—more power than the total demand of the US state of New Hampshire.
The company will help fund Vistra’s existing nuclear plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania, extending their operational lifespan and boosting output.
“Advanced data centres and AI infrastructure are essential for maintaining US leadership in artificial intelligence,” said Meta policy chief Joel Kaplan.
The tech giant also noted that the deals are expected to create thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of permanent roles.