Meta is making one of its biggest energy bets yet on Ohio, turning to the state’s nuclear sector to fuel the next generation of AI. The social media giant unveiled a multi-gigawatt strategy to lock in carbon-free power for its Prometheus supercluster in New Albany and cement Ohio’s role in the infrastructure behind America’s computing ambitions.
## Bolstering the State’s Nuclear Corridor
Meta signed a 20-year agreement with Vistra Corp. to purchase power from the Perry and Davis-Besse plants in Ohio, as well as the Beaver Valley plant in western Pennsylvania. Together, the agreements cover more than 2.1 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear capacity and will fund upgrades expected to add 433 megawatts (MW) of new generation to the PJM grid by the early 2030s.
## Building a New Nuclear Hub in Pike County
In southern Ohio, Meta’s deal with Oklo takes a different tack: building an entirely new nuclear campus on a Cold War-era uranium enrichment site. Oklo plans to deploy a series of smaller Aurora fast reactors, using advanced fuel and modular designs aimed at delivering flexible, high-availability power with a smaller physical footprint than traditional large reactors.
With operating reactors, a deep industrial site in Pike County, and strong ties into the PJM transmission network, Ohio offers a rare package of existing nuclear assets and room to grow—positioning it as a key supplier of firm, clean power to the country’s AI backbone. Revitalizing Ohio’s nuclear north is a lifeline for the state’s legacy energy assets and a massive investment in American energy and AI innovation.
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