America's Fermi Corporation Reveals blueprint for colossal U.S. Energy and Data Facility
Ready to Power Up! Fermi America Unveils Monstrous Energy and Data Complex
Get your popcorn ready, y'all! On the 27th of June, 2025, Texas-based startup Fermi America, founded by none other than ex-Energy Secretary Rick Perry, dropped a bombshell announcement: they're gonna build the mother of all US energy and data complexes. They're calling it the "Hypergrid" project and are teaming up with Texas Tech University to launch it on July 4.
Standing Tall with Clean Energy
The proposed Hypergrid site is right smack dab near Amarillo and next to the Department of Energy's Pantex nuclear weapons plant, spanning a whopping 5,800 acres. Now, this bad boy could potentially churn out a jaw-dropping 11 gigawatts (GW) of energy - enough juice to light up over 8.2 million homes. The first 1GW is slated to come online by the end of 2026. You got that right, this Titan of a project will also house mega AI data centers, compactly situated near key gas pipelines and sittin' atop a mega-sized natural gas field. It'll be joinin' the list of the world's largest data centers under construction[1][3].
Nuclear Power's Time to Shine (Again)
Fermi America's epic reveal comes at a time when nuclear power is back in the spotlight. Ex-Secretary Perry emphasized the urgency: "We're behind, and it's all hands on deck." Apparently, while China is busy building 22 reactors, the U.S. ain't got a single one under construction[1]. Fermi has tossed their hat in the ring, applying for four 1GW nuclear reactors, though they ain't spillin' the beans on the specifics or financial deets[2].
Politics and Regulation
The Hypergrid project aligns with some recent executive orders from ol' Trump to speed up nuclear reactor applications and restructure the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). People are raisin' an eyebrow 'cause these moves aim to spruce up the sector, but there's concern about slackening oversight[1]. The NRC has said they're reviewing Fermi's applications, so we should be hearin' more soon[1].
Project Summary: Hypergrid
- Developer: Fermi America
- Location: Amarillo, Texas (adjacent to Pantex Plant)
- Energy Capacity: Up to 11 GW (nuclear, gas, solar)
- Initial Output: 1 GW by late 2026
- Purpose: Power generation & AI data center campus
- Partner: Texas Tech University
- Launch Date: July 4, 2025 (planned)
Sources:1. Fermi America Press Release2. Fermi America Application for 4 1GW Reactors3. Texas Tech University-Fermi America Partnership Announcement
- Fermi America's Hypergrid project, planned for Amarillo, Texas, promises to become a major player in the renewable-energy and manufacturing industry, with a potential energy output of 11 GW.
- The Hypergrid project, comprising power generation and AI data center campus, will also join the list of the world's largest data centers under construction.
- The Hypergrid project's alignment with recent executive orders regarding nuclear reactor applications and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) restructuring has sparked discussions about the balance between industry growth and environmental-science considerations, with financial implications for the finance sector.
- Looking ahead, Fermi America is applying for four 1GW nuclear reactors, moving forward in the science and technology sector's quest for cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions.
