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Amazon Advances Nuclear-Powered Data Center Initiative with Washington SMR Project

Amazon has revealed additional details about its planned small modular reactor facility in Richland, Washington. The Cascade Advanced Energy Facility will utilize X-energy’s pebble-bed reactor technology to provide carbon-free power for Amazon’s growing AI infrastructure.

Amazon’s Nuclear-Powered Data Center Strategy

Amazon has unveiled further details about its planned small modular reactor (SMR) facility in Washington state, according to recent reports. The Amazon-backed Cascade Advanced Energy Facility will be constructed outside Richland, Washington, in partnership with SMR developer X-energy and utility provider Energy Northwest.

by Erica Lang
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Amazon’s Nuclear Expansion to Triple Power Output for AI Data Centers

Amazon’s planned nuclear facility in Washington state will produce triple its initial power output to meet surging AI energy needs. The Cascade Advanced Energy Facility represents a major shift toward nuclear power for tech infrastructure. Construction is expected to begin by the end of this decade with operations starting in the 2030s.

Tech Giant’s Nuclear Ambition Scales Up

Amazon has significantly expanded plans for its upcoming nuclear facility in Washington state, with reports indicating the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility will now generate three times more electricity than originally proposed. According to the company’s announcement, the modular nuclear plant will provide clean power specifically for Amazon Web Services data centers and generative AI clusters, whose energy requirements are growing at an unprecedented rate.

by Jessica Moore P.E.