Amazon and Google have pledged their help for a world initiative to triple nuclear power capability by 2050, marking a big step within the push for clear power. The announcement, made on Wednesday on the CERAWeek convention in Houston, additionally noticed the involvement of shale firm Occidental Petroleum and Japanese equipment maker IHI Corp.
This dedication is a part of a broader effort to handle local weather change by growing reliance on nuclear power, which at present generates about 9% of the world’s electrical energy by means of 439 reactors. The World Nuclear Affiliation (WNA), which facilitated the pledge, expects further help from industries reminiscent of maritime, aviation, and oil and fuel within the coming months.
The pledge builds on an analogous dedication made by over 30 international locations in 2023, which additionally aimed to triple nuclear capability by 2050. The transfer is seen as important in tackling international carbon emissions and guaranteeing a secure, low-carbon power future.
Whereas nuclear power at present offers 9% of the world’s electrical energy, it faces challenges as a result of declining variety of operational reactors. As of early 2025, there are roughly 411 nuclear energy reactors globally, with a mixed capability of 371 gigawatts.
Along with their pledge, Amazon’s cloud enterprise plans to speculate $8.2 billion in infrastructure tasks in India, additional strengthening its dedication to sustainable power options.