X-energy has been named a founding member of Project Prometheus, a new research effort focused on using artificial intelligence to accelerate advanced nuclear deployment. The initiative brings together Idaho National Laboratory, NVIDIA and Amazon Web Services, linking nuclear engineering expertise with major computing and cloud platforms.
According to the announcement, the partnership is designed to support AI-driven research for the nuclear sector. The goal is to help shorten development timelines and improve the way advanced reactor technologies are studied, modeled and prepared for deployment.
The project is described as a three-year initiative supported by a $60 million award under a U.S. Department of Energy program. X-energy’s inclusion signals that reactor developers are expected to play a central role alongside research institutions and technology companies as the effort moves forward.
The announcement highlights growing interest in combining high-performance computing, cloud infrastructure and AI tools with next-generation energy systems. For X-energy, joining Project Prometheus places the company inside a high-profile collaboration aimed at moving advanced nuclear technology closer to broader commercial use.
