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Retired Navy Reactors Powering AI: $2B Oak Ridge Project

12/27/2025

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HGP Intelligent Energy proposes repurposing retired U.S. Navy reactors for a data center at Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
The plan would generate 450 to 520 megawatts, enough for about 360,000 homes.
It is part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Genesis Mission, aiming to provide carbon-free electricity for AI.
The project could cost $1.8 to $2.1 billion, and HGP seeks a U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee, though safety concerns exist.

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HGP Intelligent Energy proposes repurposing retired U.S. Navy reactors for a data center at Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
The plan would generate 450 to 520 megawatts, enough for about 360,000 homes.
It is part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Genesis Mission, aiming to provide carbon-free electricity for AI.
The project could cost $1.8 to $2.1 billion, and HGP seeks a U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee, though safety concerns exist.