Nuclear capacity accounted for 4.3% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded nuclear capacity of 391GW. This is expected to contribute 3.1% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 439GW. Of the total global nuclear capacity, 24.50% is in the US. Listed below are the five largest upcoming nuclear power plants by capacity in the US, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global nuclear power segment. Buy the latest nuclear power plant profiles here.

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1. Amarillo 1

The Amarillo 1 is a 1,750MW nuclear power project located in Texas, the US. It is being developed by Amarillo Power. The project is currently in announced stage. The project is owned by Amarillo Power. Buy the profile here.

2. Amarillo 2

Amarillo 2 is a 1,750MW nuclear power project in Texas, the US. Amarillo Power is developing this project. The project is currently in announced stage. It is owned by Amarillo Power. Buy the profile here.

3. Piketon

The 1,710MW Piketon is located in Ohio, the US. It is owned by Duke Energy. The nuclear project is currently in announced stage. Duke Energy is developing this project. Buy the profile here.

4. North Anna 3

The North Anna 3 is a 1,500MW nuclear power project. It is planned in Virginia, the US. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed by Dominion Energy. Dominion Energy is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.

5. Green River (Blue Castle) 2

The 1,250MW nuclear project, Green River (Blue Castle) 2 is expected to get commissioned by 2030. It is being developed by Blue Castle. The project is currently in announced stage. Blue Castle is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.

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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Plants database, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide.