Blue Energy Global Inc., a nuclear startup, has made a significant move by applying to connect to the Texas power grid, becoming the first company to seek permission for delivering electricity from next-generation nuclear reactors. This step comes as demand for energy from data centers in Texas surges, driven by the state’s favorable business environment and ample land availability.
The company’s application involves the construction of up to five 300-megawatt small modular reactors—marking the first-ever application for such technology in the state. Texas currently operates four large conventional reactors, totaling more than 5 gigawatts of capacity.
Blue Energy, based in Maryland, plans to establish up to 1.5 gigawatts of small reactors specifically to support a data center operated by Crusoe Inc., enough energy to power around 260,000 homes. The first reactor is expected to commence operations in 2033, using a design from GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy.
In addition to nuclear power, Blue Energy also aims to install about 1 gigawatt of natural gas-fired generation, with two units expected to start operating in 2030 and 2031. The company has already submitted applications for these gas systems as well.
