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AEP, Amazon and X-energy evaluate 960 MW SMR project in Indiana

Oct 19, 2026, 5:57 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Direct involvement in a carbon-free baseload project with a long-term PPA and secured funding reduces execution risk and could improve AEP's growth profile, though timeline and FID risk remain. Similar past large-scale nuclear partnerships with PPAs have provided multi-year optionality for utilities.

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American Electric Power, Amazon, and X-energy announced a plan to study a 960 MW Xe-100 SMR at Sullivan County's former Breed Generating Station. If the project advances to final investment and construction, it would include a long-term power purchase, funding safeguards, and potential local economic benefits, delivering carbon-free baseload energy for decades.

  • AEP, Amazon, and X-energy study a 960 MW Xe-100 SMR in Indiana.
  • Site planned at former Breed Generating Station in Sullivan County.
  • Amazon to provide funding and long-term power purchase for the project.
  • If decision to build occurs, project could deliver carbon-free power for 60+ years.

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