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A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah

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What happened

Valar Atomics wants to place over 450 reactors on more than 9,500 acres in Utah to power a huge data center project.

Key facts

  • Valar Atomics wants to place over 450 reactors on more than 9,500 acres in Utah to power a huge data center project.
  • Reported by NPR Business and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:01:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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