Creekstone Energy, EnergySolutions partner for opportunity to provide nuclear power for AI, data-infrastructure demand
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — December 11, 2025 — Creekstone Energy LLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with EnergySolutions, to establish a strategic partnership to evaluate potential nuclear power options to support long-term clean energy needs at the Utah Creekstone Gigasite and possibly additional locations. The agreement outlines a structured process to study the feasibility to integrate at least two gigawatts of next-generation nuclear capacity.
The MOU encompasses exploration of multiple nuclear technologies, which include large-scale and small modular reactors (SMRs), of different designs.
Creekstone is developing the Gigasite as one of the nation's most advanced multi-source energy and data-infrastructure platforms, designed to meet the rapidly expanding U.S. demand for artificial intelligence and data centers.
Creekstone's goal is to provide approximately 10 gigawatts of non-nuclear generation at the Gigasite through a diversified portfolio of power and infrastructure technologies. The evaluation of at least two gigawatts of next-generation nuclear capacity introduces a potential pathway to create one of the largest clean-energy concentrations in the United States and a central pillar in Utah's long-term energy future.
Evaluating the role that next-generation nuclear could play in our broader energy portfolio is an important step in refining the long-term strategy for the Gigasite, said Ray Conley, CEO of Creekstone Energy. Nuclear has the potential to complement our multi-source approach and support the growth of large-scale AI and digital-infrastructure development. EnergySolutions' technical and regulatory expertise gives us confidence that this evaluation will be thorough, professional, and grounded in real-world conditions.
Under the MOU, the parties will undertake a "Phase 1" evaluation effort focused on:
● Developing a nuclear program roadmap, with timelines and gating decisions tied to feasibility, regulatory progress, and commercial conditions.
● Establishing a timeline for commercial operation in the 2030–2035 timeframe.
● Assessing a wide range of reactor technologies, without limitation to any single design, to determine which options may merit further study for Gigasite-scale loads.
● Evaluating site readiness and integration requirements within Creekstone's multi-source energy strategy, including transmission, cooling, and infrastructure interfaces.
● Examining regulatory pathways and early-stage licensing considerations to understand requirements for any future project.
● Identifying commercial structures, delivery models, and key risks to inform next steps.
EnergySolutions operational, technical, and regulatory expertise and longstanding leadership in the U.S. nuclear sector will be invaluable to the success of the project.
Creekstone is approaching this the right way, grounding every step in thorough analysis, clear options, and a disciplined process, said Pierre Oneid, Executive Vice President for strategic initiatives & partnerships at EnergySolutions. Our role is to help them fully understand the nuclear pathways available and what it would take to make any of those options viable for a site of this scale.
The MOU is non-binding and establishes a framework for structured evaluation without obligating either party to pursue a specific project, technology, or investment.
This framework positions both companies to evaluate energy strategy with the scale and reliability required to support one of the world's most consequential AI-infrastructure developments.
About Creekstone Energy
Creekstone Energy is developing the Creekstone Gigasite, a next-generation, multi-source power and digital-infrastructure campus in Delta, Utah. Designed to support the unprecedented energy and cooling demands of large-scale AI compute, the Gigasite integrates utility-scale generation, long-duration storage, advanced transmission, and industrial-grade data infrastructure. Creekstone's mission is to help secure America's leadership in artificial intelligence, clean energy development, and strategic domestic infrastructure. Visit Creekstone.energy for more information.
About EnergySolutions
EnergySolutions is an international nuclear services company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and Charlotte, North Carolina with operations throughout the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe. EnergySolutions provides comprehensive services and solutions which include some of the most experienced project management to support ongoing nuclear plant maintenance, modifications, capital projects, nuclear power plant life extension and ultimately new build and decommissioning. EnergySolutions promotes preservations of the environment through environmentally safe waste processing, transportation and disposal, nuclear decontamination, decommissioning and remediation and support for ongoing and new zero-carbon energy production. To learn more visit - www.energysolutions.com.
Creekstone Gigasite & Nuclear Evaluation Framework FAQ
1. What is the purpose of the collaboration between Creekstone Energy and EnergySolutions?
Creekstone Energy and EnergySolutions have initiated a strategic, technology-agnostic evaluation of next-generation nuclear options that could support long-term clean-energy needs at the Creekstone Gigasite. The collaboration creates a structured framework for studying the feasibility of at least two gigawatts of future nuclear capacity, without committing either party to a specific project, technology, or investment.
2. Is Creekstone committing to build nuclear power facilities at the Gigasite?
No. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is non-binding and focused solely on disciplined evaluation. It enables both parties to explore a range of potential nuclear pathways (large reactors, small modular reactors, and advanced designs) while preserving full optionality for future decision-making.
3. Why is Creekstone evaluating nuclear energy now?
AI, data-center growth, and other energy-intensive digital infrastructure are creating rapidly rising demand for clean, reliable, long-duration power in the United States. Nuclear energy is one potential source capable of supporting these needs at scale. Because nuclear development involves long regulatory and planning timelines, early evaluation is critical to understanding which options, if any, may be viable for the Gigasite.
4. How does nuclear fit into the Gigasite's overall energy strategy?
The Creekstone Gigasite is designed as a multi-source energy and data-infrastructure platform. Creekstone's existing plan includes a diversified portfolio of non-nuclear energy resources. The evaluation of nuclear energy introduces an additional potential pathway to strengthen long-term reliability, resilience, and capacity. Nuclear is being studied as one possible complement to the broader strategy, not a replacement for other technologies.
5. How significant is the "at least 2 GW" evaluation in context?
The evaluation of at least two gigawatts of potential nuclear capacity represents a meaningful opportunity to enhance the Gigasite's long-duration, always-available power resources. While smaller than earlier exploratory concepts, this scale could still provide a substantial clean-energy contribution and support the growth of large-scale AI and digital-infrastructure development. The evaluation will determine the feasibility, site requirements, and regulatory considerations associated with this potential contribution.
6. What does "technology-agnostic" mean in this context?
It means Creekstone and EnergySolutions will evaluate all viable nuclear technologies, including large reactors, small modular reactors, and advanced designs, doing so without predetermining any preferred option. Final recommendations will be based on safety, feasibility, regulatory readiness, commercial conditions, and applicability to Gigasite-scale loads.
7. What is included in the Phase 1 evaluation?
Phase 1 includes:
- Developing a nuclear program roadmap with timelines and gating decisions
- Establishing a preliminary timeline for potential commercial operation in the 2030–2035 timeframe
- Assessing a broad set of reactor technologies
- Evaluating site-readiness and integration needs (transmission, cooling, infrastructure interfaces)
- Examining regulatory and licensing pathways
- Identifying commercial structures, delivery models, and potential risks
This assessment will inform whether deeper feasibility studies may be pursued in future phases.
8. Why is the Gigasite a strong candidate for additional clean-energy development?
Delta, Utah offers:
- Proximity to major transmission corridors
- Extensive existing energy infrastructure
- Land suitable for utility-scale development
- A supportive regulatory and policy environment
- A central location within the Western grid
- Direct access to multiple independent fiber routes essential for AI-scale data centers
These advantages make it a uniquely capable site for long-duration, high-density power solutions.
9. What role does EnergySolutions play in the partnership?
EnergySolutions provides technical, operational, and regulatory expertise rooted in decades of leadership across the U.S. nuclear sector. Their role is to help Creekstone thoroughly understand the nuclear pathways available and what would be required for any option to be considered viable at Gigasite scale.
10. When could nuclear energy theoretically begin serving the Gigasite?
If pursued, initial commercial operation would likely fall in the 2030–2035 timeframe, consistent with typical regulatory, licensing, and construction timelines for new nuclear development.
11. What happens after Phase 1?
Depending on the findings, the parties may choose to:
- Initiate deeper feasibility or environmental studies
- Engage with technology vendors
- Begin early-stage regulatory or licensing steps
- Advance site-readiness evaluations
- Conduct broader community, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement
No further steps are pre-committed.
12. What is the potential benefit to Utah?
If future phases were pursued, additional nuclear capacity could:
- Strengthen Utah's clean-energy portfolio
- Support high-quality jobs and technical workforce development
- Enhance reliability for critical AI-era infrastructure
- Reinforce Utah's leadership in advanced-energy innovation
13. How does this effort support national energy and infrastructure goals?
The United States faces rapidly accelerating power demand driven by AI, cloud services, and digital infrastructure. Evaluating how nuclear energy could complement a large-scale multi-source campus in Utah positions both the state and the nation to advance energy security, clean-power development, and technological competitiveness.