Nuclear reactors under construction rise to 79 globally on AI demand

· Energy · Japan · United States

Nuclear reactors under construction rose to 79 globally, driven by demand from artificial intelligence data centres, according to a report. Separately, Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is gearing up to boost US gas turbine production to meet growing power demand. The twin developments reflect a global race to secure electricity for energy-hungry AI infrastructure. Neither report gave specific figures for the planned expansions.

Why it matters：AI's electricity demand is reshaping global energy investment, reviving nuclear construction and gas turbine output.

Key points

  • 79 reactors under construction globally
  • Mitsubishi Heavy to boost US gas turbine output
  • AI data centres are driving power demand

Sources (original reporting)

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