Google, Amazon and Meta pledge to triple nuclear power by 2050!

Google, Amazon and Meta pledge to triple nuclear power by 2050!

In a landmark move at CERAWeek 2025 in Houston, Texas, a coalition of 17 major corporations from sectors including technology, chemicals, and energy signed the "Large Energy Users Pledge." This commitment aims to advocate for equitable access to financing for nuclear energy projects globally, with the ambitious goal of tripling nuclear capacity by 2050. Notably, tech giants such as Amazon, Google, and Meta are among the signatories, underscoring the increasing importance of nuclear energy in powering the digital infrastructure of the future.

The World Nuclear Association (WNA) facilitated this unprecedented cross-sector pledge, marking the first time businesses outside the nuclear sector have publicly supported a large-scale expansion of nuclear power. The initiative has also garnered backing from over a dozen global banks, reflecting a broad consensus on the critical role of nuclear energy in achieving energy security and sustainability.


The escalating energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers have prompted tech companies to explore reliable and sustainable power sources. Nuclear energy, with its capacity to provide continuous, carbon-free electricity, presents a viable solution. For instance, Amazon has invested in the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) to meet its growing energy needs, while Google has entered into agreements to power its data centers with nuclear energy.


Lucia Tian, head of clean energy and decarbonization technologies at Google, emphasized the significance of this commitment, stating, "We are proud to sign a pledge in support of tripling nuclear capacity by 2050, as nuclear power will be pivotal in building a reliable, secure, and sustainable energy future." Similarly, Urvi Parekh, head of global energy at Meta, highlighted nuclear energy's role in meeting the rising demand for a reliable, clean, and resilient energy supply.


This initiative traces its roots to the COP28 climate summit in 2023, where over 20 countries initially supported the goal of expanding nuclear capacity. Since then, the number of participating nations has grown to 31, with more than 140 nuclear industry companies joining the cause. The WNA anticipates further participation from industries such as aviation, chemical, maritime, and oil and gas in the coming months.


While the commitment from these corporations signifies a significant step towards a sustainable energy future, challenges remain. Regulatory hurdles, public skepticism, and the lengthy timelines associated with nuclear projects pose obstacles to rapid expansion. Nevertheless, the collective endorsement from diverse industries underscores a shared recognition of nuclear energy's potential to meet escalating global energy demands sustainably.

As the world grapples with the dual challenges of increasing energy consumption and the imperative to reduce carbon emissions, the integration of nuclear power into the energy strategies of leading corporations may well be a pivotal component in achieving a resilient and sustainable energy future.