What Could X-Energy (XE) Gain From Its 960MW Indiana Nuclear Project?

X-Energy (NasdaqGS:XE), American Electric Power and Amazon agreed to assess a 960MW advanced nuclear project in Indiana using Xe-100 reactors. The project would repurpose a former coal plant site, with Amazon supplying development funding and committing to a long-term power purchase. The joint development agreement focuses on X-energy's Xe-100 small modular reactor technology for potential deployment at the Indiana location. This planned 960MW Xe-100 project and Amazon backed power deal only capture part of what investors should weigh. Our analysis turns up 2 warning signs for X-Energy as well. For a wider view on where advanced reactors and utility partnerships might go next, compare this move with peers in 16 nuclear energy infrastructure stocks.