Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers

Meta has lined up a trio of nuclear-energy deals to support its AI data center ambitions, tying its Prometheus project and broader compute expansion to a longer-term power strategy. The agreements point to a growing reality in AI: electricity is now a central competitive input.

The company said the arrangements with TerraPower, Oklo, and Vistra could support up to 6.6 gigawatts of new and existing clean energy by 2035. That scale shows how large AI infrastructure plans are forcing companies to think beyond buildings and chips toward grid reliability.

Meta's approach reflects the pressure many hyperscalers face in power-constrained markets. AI data centers do not just need more energy, they need predictable, firm supply that can support high utilization without creating additional strain on already stressed regional grids.

The nuclear agreements will not resolve every infrastructure challenge, but they show how serious the sector has become about securing durable energy sources. For companies building frontier AI systems, power procurement is now part of product strategy.