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TerraPower CEO Highlights Growing Nuclear Power Demand from Data Center Companies
Aug 24, 2026
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TerraPower's CEO Chris Levesque indicated that the demand for nuclear power is increasing, particularly from hyperscaler companies. The company plans to announce a deal with a data center customer for a new nuclear power plant and aims to reduce construction time and costs to enhance nuclear's role in the U.S. energy landscape.
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- TerraPower's CEO Chris Levesque stated that hyperscaler companies are increasing demand for nuclear power.
- The company is preparing to announce a deal with a data center customer for a new nuclear power plant.
- TerraPower aims to lower construction times and consumer costs to make nuclear energy a more significant source in the U.S.
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