# Amazon to fund 12 small nuclear reactors at former Indiana coal plant

Amazon is funding a new nuclear project in Indiana that would deploy 12 small modular reactors at the site of a former coal plant. The move reflects growing efforts by tech companies to secure carbon-free power for data centers and other operations. It also highlights interest in reusing former coal sites for advanced nuclear development.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/amazon-to-fund-12-small-nuclear-reactors-at-former-indiana-coal-plant/) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:55:56 +0000
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/1013735/amazon-x-energy-aep-nuclear-indiana) — 2026-10-19T11:44:20-04:00