Nuclear Future: Entergy Elevates Energy Supply in the Southern States to a New Level

Entergy, the renowned energy company based in Louisiana, is planning a remarkable expansion of its nuclear energy capacity. The consideration of constructing a new reactor in Mississippi, as well as modernizing existing facilities, aims to sustainably improve the power supply in the southern U.S. states, as stated by the company's management on Thursday. Amid rising energy demands, particularly from the increasing requirements of Big Tech's AI data centers, the nuclear industry in the United States is experiencing a renaissance. Entergy, which currently operates approximately 5,000 megawatts (MW) of nuclear capacity and serves parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, is beginning to explore various options for capacity expansion. Thanks to a license granted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2007, a new reactor could be built at the Grand Gulf site in Mississippi. Additionally, Entergy plans to increase the capacity of its existing facilities by up to 300 MW through so-called "upratings." These upgrades could primarily occur in Arkansas and Louisiana, with Grand Gulf initially remaining unchanged. In the long term, Entergy is also open to the development of new nuclear technologies. In collaboration with Holtec, the company is exploring the use of small modular reactors, a technology that has not yet been implemented in the U.S. To further expand its nuclear capacities, Entergy is actively participating in several industry working groups, including specific groups in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.