US-based Last Energy has announced an ambitious project to install 30 microreactors in Haskell County, Texas, with the aim of providing safe and scalable nuclear energy to the state’s growing data centers .
Where will the microreactors be located?
The company, which specializes in micronuclear technology, has secured control of a 200-acre site for the development of the project. According to the statement, the energy generated will be supplied through a combination of private grid and cable transmission, facilitating access to a reliable source of energy for industrial customers.
Last Energy has already applied for connection to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power grid and plans to file an Early Site Permit (ESP) application with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Texas’ vision for advanced nuclear energy
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has backed the project, highlighting the importance of nuclear energy to the state’s growth.
Last Energy’s microreactor project in Haskell County will help meet the state’s growing demand for data centers. By working together with industry leaders like Last Energy, we will usher in a nuclear energy renaissance in the United States.
he stated.
Last Energy founder and CEO Bret Kugelmass said that the increase in energy demand due to the growth of data centers makes the adoption of innovative solutions a necessity.
Nuclear power is the most efficient way to meet Texas demand, but our solution—plug-and-play microreactors, designed for scalability and siting flexibility—is the best way to meet it quickly.
he emphasized.
A scalable model for the data industry
Texas is currently home to more than 340 data centers , accounting for nearly 9% of the state’s total electricity consumption, with expectations for significant growth in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Last Energy’s PWR-20 modular reactor model is designed to scale with user demand, enabling flexible and efficient energy production.
In addition, the company has already developed two full-scale prototypes in Texas and has organized technological demonstrations with industry and government. With the first fuel load scheduled for September 2026, Last Energy is positioning itself as a key player in the future of advanced nuclear energy in the United States.
According to Reed Clay, president of the Texas Nuclear Alliance, nuclear power is the obvious solution to the state’s growing energy demand.
Texas’ growing data center industry will require reliable, resilient power sources that operate 24/7.
he concluded.
With these developments, Texas seeks to establish itself as a benchmark in the adoption of next-generation energy solutions for the technology industry and beyond.
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