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.

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