Amazon reveals 960 megawatt nuclear power plans to cope with AI demand — Richland, Washington site tapped for deployment of Xe-100 small modular reactors

Amazon has announced plans to construct a nuclear power facility in Richland, Washington, to support its AI and cloud workloads. The Cascade Advanced Energy Facility will utilize Xe-100 small modular reactors, with the potential to scale up to 960 megawatts. Amazon's involvement marks a significant step in bringing new nuclear generation online. The project is still in early stages, with regulatory approvals pending. The move reflects Amazon's commitment to securing clean power for its data centers and AI clusters.