TerraPower, a leader in nuclear innovation, has entered into a significant agreement with Meta to develop up to eight Natrium® advanced nuclear reactors across the United States. This partnership aims to enhance the reliability of the U.S. power grid while contributing to the growth of carbon-free energy sources to meet increasing energy demands.
This agreement, announced on January 9, 2026, marks an important milestone as it will provide Meta with up to 2.8 GW of baseload energy, with the potential to increase total output to 4 GW through the integrated energy storage system of the Natrium technology. The initial units are projected to be operational as early as 2032.
Chris Levesque, the president and CEO of TerraPower, emphasized the necessity of deploying gigawatts of advanced nuclear energy in the coming decade. “This agreement with Meta is designed to support the rapid deployment of our Natrium technology that provides the reliable, flexible, and carbon-free power our country needs,” he stated. With the first Natrium plant under development, TerraPower has successfully completed its design, established its supply chain, and cleared crucial regulatory milestones.
The partnership allows Meta to invest in the development of the Natrium plants, marking its largest support for advanced nuclear technologies to date. Urvi Parekh, director of global energy at Meta, commented, “Supporting new nuclear energy generation spurs job growth, drives innovation in our local communities, and reinforces America’s leadership in energy technology.” This collaboration arose from Meta’s nuclear request for proposals process, which aimed to identify leading developers in the nuclear energy sector to help advance its energy goals.
The agreement includes plans for the early development of two Natrium units, with options for energy provision from up to six additional units. Each Natrium reactor can generate 345 MW of baseload power, and the built-in energy storage system can ramp up to 500 MW for over five hours. A dual Natrium unit can provide up to 1 GW of dispatchable electricity.
The companies are actively working to identify a specific site for the initial dual reactor unit in the coming months. The Natrium technology stands out as a frontrunner in the advanced reactor sector, demonstrating commercial readiness to meet the growing energy needs of data centers.
TerraPower is currently constructing the first commercial-scale advanced nuclear project in the United States, expected to be completed by 2030. The Natrium plant is distinguished as the only commercial advanced nuclear technology with a complete environmental impact statement and a final safety review pending with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
As both companies advance this innovative energy solution, they aim to contribute significantly to the transition towards cleaner, more sustainable energy sources in the United States. The collaboration highlights the potential of advanced nuclear technology as a vital component in addressing the country’s future energy requirements.
