Amazon-backed X-Energy gets green light for mini reactor fuel production
The Register
February 14, 2026
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Amazon has achieved a significant milestone in its pursuit of innovative energy solutions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granting approval to X-Energy, its small modular reactor partner, to produce nuclear fuel for advanced reactors at a facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This approval propels Amazon closer to its vision of using atomic technology to power its datacenters independently, reducing reliance on the traditional power grid.
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Originally published on The Register on 2/14/2026