NuScale Power (SMR) Surges as Amazon Invests in Small Nuclear Reactors

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Oct 16, 2024

Nuclear energy stocks witnessed a significant surge, with NuScale Power (SMR, Financial) leading the charge by increasing over 25% to $17.1. Oklo (OKLO) also rose more than 25% to $14.69, Nano Nuclear Energy (NNE) climbed over 8% to $16.84, and Dominion Energy (D) saw an increase of more than 2.4%, reaching $58.98.

This spike is attributed to Amazon's decision to invest in small nuclear reactors. The company signed an agreement with Dominion Energy to explore the development of small modular nuclear reactors near Dominion's North Anna Power Station. Additionally, Amazon will support early development projects with reactor developer X-energy and collaborate with Washington State's regional utility consortium, Energy Northwest, to potentially build four X-energy reactors in the region.

These nuclear energy developments are expected to provide over 5,000 megawatts of power by the late 2030s, with the potential for even more capacity.

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