Blue Energy and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy sign agreement to advance 2.5‑GW gas‑plus‑nuclear power project in Victoria, Texas
Type: Partnership · Technology: Oil Gas, Nuclear · Country: United States · Capacity: 2.5 GW · Announced: 2026-08-13
Blue Energy and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) signed a partnership agreement on August 13, 2026 to move their 2.5‑GW gas‑plus‑nuclear power project in Victoria, Texas into the engineering, licensing, and safety analysis phase. The project will combine natural‑gas generation with a BWRX‑300 small modular nuclear reactor to deliver reliable electricity for data‑center loads. The collaboration targets completion of licensing and detailed design work by 2028, positioning the site as a flagship example of hybrid generation for high‑intensity compute facilities. The deal underscores both companies' strategy to expand hybrid power solutions in the U.S. market and to meet growing demand for resilient, low‑carbon data‑center energy. No financial terms were disclosed, and the agreement marks the next development milestone for the joint venture.
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- Blue Energy (Partner)
- GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (Partner)
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