Meta’s massive nuclear energy push delivers a historic win for American energy independence under President Trump, powering AI dominance while creating thousands of jobs and sidelining unreliable green fantasies.
Story Highlights
- Meta secures up to 6.6 GW of nuclear power by 2035—the largest corporate nuclear deal in U.S. history—to fuel AI data centers.
- Trump’s 2025 executive orders and $80 billion commitment accelerate reactor builds, reforming NRC red tape for faster deployment.
- Partnerships with Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo boost existing plants and advanced reactors, generating thousands of high-skill jobs in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
- AI demand drives 21% power growth by 2030; nuclear ensures reliable energy without globalist windmill dependence.
- U.S. must outpace Asia and Europe in 2026 milestones to lead global nuclear revival.
Meta’s Landmark Nuclear Agreements
Meta announced agreements with Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo in January 2026 to purchase up to 6.6 GW of nuclear energy by 2035. These deals power Meta’s AI infrastructure, including the Prometheus supercluster in New Albany, Ohio. Vistra’s 20-year contracts cover 2.1 GW from Perry and Davis-Besse in Ohio plus Beaver Valley in Pennsylvania, with 433 MW uprates online by early 2030s. This marks the biggest corporate-backed nuclear uprates in U.S. history, strengthening PJM grid reliability.
Trump Administration Fuels Nuclear Revival
President Trump signed four executive orders in 2025 to bolster U.S. nuclear leadership, mandating 10 new reactors and NRC reforms to slash deployment timelines. The administration pledged at least $80 billion for Westinghouse AP-1000 reactors built at scale. Department of Energy funding of up to $800 million supports SMR projects at Clinch River, Tennessee, and Palisades, Michigan. These policies create favorable conditions for Meta’s investments, prioritizing American jobs and energy security over past overspending on intermittent renewables.
Advanced Reactors Power AI Future
TerraPower’s deal funds two Natrium units delivering 690 MW by 2032, with rights to six more for 2.1 GW by 2035, including 1.2 GW storage. Oklo advances multiple Aurora Powerhouse fast reactors using safe, fuel-flexible designs. Meta’s commitments validate next-gen tech, countering supply chain bottlenecks like fuel production needing 40 tons by 2030. These projects establish nuclear as backbone for digital economy, reducing fossil fuel reliance and enhancing U.S. AI leadership against Asian competitors.
AI data centers drive 21% U.S. power demand growth by 2030. Nuclear provides baseload reliability essential for tech supremacy, aligning with conservative values of innovation, limited government interference, and self-reliance. Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan stressed nuclear secures America’s AI edge while building infrastructure and jobs.
Job Creation and Economic Boost
These partnerships generate thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of operational roles in Ohio and Pennsylvania, plus broader supply chain growth. Regional tax revenues rise from energy investments, benefiting communities near Perry, Davis-Besse, and Beaver Valley. Long-term, 6.6 GW supports decarbonization, energy independence, and skilled workforce pipelines. Trump policies counter leftist grid instability, positioning nuclear as practical path forward.
2026 tests progress with SMR milestones, Hermes reactor construction in Oak Ridge, and MSR-1 deployment. TerraPower CEO Chris Levesque calls for gigawatts of advanced nuclear in 2030s. While U.S. lags Europe and Asia on large reactors, Meta’s precedent may spur Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. Uncertainties persist in NRC timelines, fuel, and costs, but Trump’s reforms offer real momentum for American greatness.
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ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
Partnership for Global Security
