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BLUE ENERGY FILES NRC APPLICATION FOR TEXAS NUCLEAR REACTOR

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WED, SEP 16, 2026

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Blue Energy Global Inc. has submitted an application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a small modular reactor at a Texas power facility. The reactor will supply electricity to a Crusoe Inc. data center currently under development.

The project represents a shift toward nuclear power for cryptocurrency and data center operations. Blue Energy is developing the power plant, which will initially operate on natural gas before transitioning to small reactor technology. Small modular reactors (SMRs) have gained attention as potential solutions for data centers and industrial facilities seeking low-carbon baseload power. The Crusoe partnership reflects growing interest from the crypto and AI sectors in reliable, carbon-free energy sources. The NRC application marks a significant step in the project's development, though regulatory approval timelines vary. Blue Energy's proposal underscores momentum in the SMR sector, with multiple companies pursuing similar projects nationwide. Crusoe Energy specializes in flexible computing workloads designed to operate efficiently with variable power supplies, making it a strategic fit for hybrid natural gas and nuclear operations.

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