Meta has announced a series of landmark agreements that will significantly expand the operation of existing nuclear power plants, accelerate the development of advanced nuclear technologies, and create thousands of jobs across several American communities. The deals position Meta as one of the largest corporate purchasers of nuclear energy in U.S. history, underscoring the growing role of nuclear power in supporting the country’s energy independence and global leadership in artificial intelligence.
The agreements, signed with Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo—building on a previous deal with Constellation Energy—are aimed at securing clean, reliable, and firm electricity to meet the rising energy demands of Meta’s data centers and AI infrastructure. According to the company, nuclear energy is critical to powering large-scale innovation while reinforcing a stable and resilient electric grid.
Meta said the projects will collectively support up to 6.6 gigawatts (GW) of new and existing clean energy by 2035, delivering reliable baseload power to regional grids, including those serving its Prometheus supercluster in New Albany, Ohio. The initiatives are expected to generate thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of long-term operational roles in states such as Ohio and Pennsylvania.
“Our agreements with Vistra, TerraPower, Oklo, and Constellation make Meta one of the most significant corporate purchasers of nuclear energy in American history,” said Joel Kaplan, Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer. “Nuclear energy will help power our AI future, strengthen our country’s energy infrastructure, and provide clean, reliable electricity for everyone.”
As part of the announcement, Meta highlighted its support for next-generation nuclear technologies through partnerships with TerraPower and Oklo. The agreement with TerraPower includes funding for the development of two Natrium® reactor units capable of generating up to 690 megawatts (MW) of firm power, with delivery expected as early as 2032. Meta also secured rights to energy from up to six additional Natrium units, bringing the total potential capacity to 2.8 GW, along with 1.2 GW of built-in energy storage—marking Meta’s largest investment in advanced nuclear technology to date.
Meanwhile, Meta’s partnership with Oklo will support the development of a new advanced nuclear energy campus in Pike County, Ohio. The facility, which could come online as early as 2030, is expected to add up to 1.2 GW of clean baseload power to the PJM electricity market and support Meta’s regional operations. The project is also expected to generate significant local economic benefits through job creation and new tax revenues.
In addition to advancing new nuclear builds, Meta is also investing in the extension and expansion of existing nuclear facilities through its agreement with Vistra. Under multiple 20-year contracts, Meta will purchase more than 2.1 GW of power from Vistra’s Perry and Davis-Besse plants in Ohio, as well as support capacity uprates at those facilities and the Beaver Valley plant in Pennsylvania. The uprates, totaling 433 MW, are expected to be the largest nuclear capacity expansions backed by a corporate customer in the U.S. and are slated to come online in the early 2030s.
Meta emphasized that it pays the full cost of the energy used by its data centers, ensuring consumers do not shoulder the expense, while its long-term energy planning helps strengthen the broader grid. The company said the nuclear agreements build on more than a decade of clean energy investments, during which it has helped add nearly 28 GW of new energy capacity across 27 states.
With these latest commitments, Meta says it is reinforcing America’s nuclear supply chain, supporting high-quality jobs, and laying the foundation for a cleaner, more reliable energy future capable of powering the next generation of AI and digital innovation.
