(OKLO) Agreement in Support of 1.2 GW Nuclear Energy Development in Southern Ohio
January 9, 2026
Oklo and Meta announce a 1.2 GW Ohio nuclear campus, with Meta prepaying and funding early procurement.
What’s Happening
This is a press release from Oklo Inc. announcing an agreement with Meta to develop a scalable 1.2 GW nuclear power campus on 206 acres in Pike County, Ohio to support Meta’s data centers. Oklo says pre-construction/site characterization starts in 2026, with Phase 1 targeted online as early as 2030 and full buildout by 2034, and that Meta will prepay for power and fund early procurement.
Why It Matters
Overall sentiment is cautiously positive: the Meta deal is a strong commercial anchor that de-risks early procurement and signals demand for Oklo’s Aurora advanced reactors, but the release lacks hard financial details and underscores long lead times, capital intensity, and execution risk. Key names to watch: Oklo, Meta, SODI, CEO Jacob DeWitte, and Meta’s Urvi Parekh.
Management Moves
Management commits to using Meta funding to secure fuel and advance Phase 1, to develop the Pike County site, and to hit the 2026/2030/2034 timeline targets while creating construction and long-term jobs.