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Blue Energy and GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) have unveiled plans to jointly develop a 2.5-gigawatt power facility in Texas that will combine nuclear and natural gas generation. The companies say the project would be the first of its kind to integrate both technologies at this scale.

Combining Nuclear and Gas Technologies

The proposed plant will incorporate GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor alongside GE Vernova’s 7HA.02 gas turbines. Blue Energy is targeting a final investment decision in 2027, with delivery of the gas turbines expected by 2029.

Phased Development Timeline

Blue Energy has already secured approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a development approach that allows key construction phases to be carried out in a different sequence. The company plans to begin preliminary site work in 2026 and submit its application for a construction permit in 2027.

Under current plans, the gas turbines would begin supplying around 1 gigawatt of electricity from 2030. Once the nuclear reactors are operational—potentially as early as 2032—the facility would transition to delivering approximately 1.5 gigawatts of nuclear-generated power.

Focus on Modular Construction

The partners are also exploring offsite manufacturing for major components, aiming to lower costs and speed up supply chain execution. Blue Energy intends to build much of the infrastructure in prefabricated modules and transport them via barge to the final site.

“By collaborating with GE Vernova, we’re bringing together critical infrastructure, safe reactor technology, and a financeable delivery model,” said Jake Jurewicz, CEO and co-founder of Blue Energy.

Powering Data Centers

Founded in 2023, Blue Energy focuses on developing nuclear plants using modular construction methods. The company plans to use the facility’s output to supply energy to a nearby data center campus, highlighting the growing link between advanced power generation and digital infrastructure demand.

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