An ambitious project is taking shape in Texas. Fermi America is combining four Westinghouse AP1000 reactors with a gigantic data center. This will create a private energy and data infrastructure that sets new standards in nuclear energy and digitalization. (nucnet: 10.09.25)
Collaboration with the US Nuclear Regulator
The US Nuclear Regulator (NRC) is already reviewing parts of the application. On June 17, Fermi America submitted the first section, which included financial data, environmental reports, and general information. A second section, containing technical sections of the safety report, followed on August 20. The report is based on Westinghouse’s certified design of the AP1000.
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To expedite procedures, the NRC is testing new methods. A pilot program with Fermi America requires the company to submit its own prepared environmental documents, which will then be reviewed.
Westinghouse as a Partner for Future Energy
The project combines nuclear energy with state-of-the-art IT. A hyperscale data center of unprecedented size is being built alongside the AP1000 reactors. Such facilities offer cloud companies and technology companies stable structures for data processing and storage.
A hyperscale campus comprises thousands of servers, kilometers of network systems, and a complex energy architecture. Westinghouse provides the foundation for ensuring a secure and continuous power supply. This provides the Texas data center with a reliable base for AI and high-performance processes.
Schedule and Technical Implementation
The plans were presented in June. At the same time, geotechnical development of the site began. First power generation is scheduled for the end of 2026. During this phase, Fermi America will supplement the documents with site-specific data for the NRC.
The collaboration with Westinghouse is also in full swing. Both companies are working to complete the license applications so that the AP1000 reactors are ready for operation on time.
Political Support and Significance for Texas
Rick Perry, former US Secretary of Energy, is among those behind Fermi America. This gives the project backing at the highest level. Texas benefits twice: firstly, through the expansion of modern nuclear energy, and secondly, through the creation of a data center of global importance.
The combination of Westinghouse technology, nuclear energy, and high-tech infrastructure could serve as a model for future energy and data projects. Texas is thus creating a prime example of the integration of traditional energy and the digital future.