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Meta Partners for 6.6 GW Energy to Power AI Centers

1/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. has secured agreements with Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo to power its AI data centers in Ohio.
The deals aim to deliver up to 6.6 gigawatts of energy by 2035, enough for about 5 million homes.
The Prometheus AI data center, a 1-gigawatt facility, is expected to come online this year.
Meta's partnerships include funding for Natrium reactors with TerraPower and a 1.2-gigawatt facility with Oklo.

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Historical Context

The Energy Policy Act of 2005, signed by President George W. Bush, aimed to revitalize U.S. nuclear energy by providing substantial tax incentives and funding, leading to a 25% increase in nuclear production by 2020. Recent partnerships between Meta Platforms and energy firms like Vistra and TerraPower reflect ongoing efforts to enhance sustainable energy, targeting 6.6 gigawatts by 2035, highlighting a significant shift towards cleaner energy solutions.

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Story summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. has secured agreements with Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo to power its AI data centers in Ohio.
The deals aim to deliver up to 6.6 gigawatts of energy by 2035, enough for about 5 million homes.
The Prometheus AI data center, a 1-gigawatt facility, is expected to come online this year.
Meta's partnerships include funding for Natrium reactors with TerraPower and a 1.2-gigawatt facility with Oklo.

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