Amazon doesn’t do things by halves. The group is working on a multibillion-dollar data center project in Texas, right next to the Comanche Peak nuclear power plant. The investment will result in up to 18 buildings spread over more than 400 hectares. If everything goes as planned, construction could begin in 2027.
Amazon moves into nuclear power
It is no coincidence that Amazon chose this terrain. Establishing yourself in the immediate vicinity of a nuclear power plant allows you to secure direct access to electricity, without depending entirely on the traditional network. A model already tested elsewhere by the company, notably in Pennsylvania, where it acquired a site powered by a nuclear installation.
The group is also discussing other developments in the region, where several data center and energy infrastructure projects are in the works. At the same time, Amazon is investing in next-generation nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors, capable of providing significant, continuous power.
If Amazon is moving closer to nuclear power, it is not by chance. Artificial intelligence consumes a lot of electricity — and above all, it consumes it constantly. A data center dedicated to AI can require between 300 and 500 megawatts, the equivalent of an average city. And these installations can’t stop: models must be trained, services must remain available, and user requests arrive at all hours.
In this context, renewable energies alone are not enough. They remain essential, but their production depends on the wind or the sun. To run thousands of servers continuously, you need a stable energy source, capable of producing day and night without variation. This is where nuclear power regains interest. The plants offer constant production, with a high load factor and limited direct carbon emissions. Characteristics particularly suited to the needs of AI infrastructures.
Amazon is not alone in reviewing its copy. Microsoft is also in the running. The company is participating in particular in the relaunch of a former American nuclear reactor, with commissioning around 2027. It is also interested in more experimental avenues, such as nuclear fusion, via a partnership with Helion Energy. In both cases, the message is: buying electricity is no longer enough. The digital giants are now seeking to secure their supply in the long term, even if it means getting directly involved in production.
🟣 To not miss any news on the WorldOfSoftware, follow us on Google and on our WhatsApp channel. And if you love us, .
