X-energy and AEP plan Indiana nuclear feasibility work with Amazon
X-energy
X-energy (XE) and American Electric Power (AEP) announced an agreement on October 19 to advance feasibility work for a proposed 960 MW nuclear project in Indiana. Amazon (AMZN) will provide development funding, linking its power needs to another potential reactor deployment.[1]
What the companies will evaluate
The proposal is for a 12-unit Xe-100 small modular reactor plant near the retired Breed Generating Station in Sullivan County. The companies describe Amazon’s development capital as milestone-based.[1]
Why the stocks matter
For X-energy, the agreement creates another opportunity to deploy its reactor technology. AEP brings generation and nuclear operating expertise, while Amazon provides development capital. Those roles make the feasibility results relevant to all three companies.[1]
Investors should distinguish a development agreement from an operating power plant. The proposed capacity remains subject to the outcome of feasibility work; it is not electricity already supplying the grid.[1]
XE 13F fund activity
In 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, 7 funds we track made a large change in XE: 7 opened a position or grew one by half or more, and none cut one by half or more.
- Point72 Asset Management, L.P. added 5,689,086 shares.
- ARK Investment Management LLC added 5,411,846 shares.
- BlackRock, Inc. added 4,399,867 shares.
- D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. added 3,776,201 shares.
- Citadel Advisors LLC added 2,406,075 shares.
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