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American Fusion Targets Texas AI Data Centers With Multibillion-Dollar Power Proposals

American Fusion Targets Texas AI Data Centers With Multibillion-Dollar Power Proposals28 okt33 min

<p><strong>Power availability is becoming a critical consideration for AI data center developers, and American Fusion is pursuing a place in that market. In this interview, Executive Chairman Brent Nelson explains how the company’s developing Texatron™ Fusion Engine™ fits into a proposed business model built around dedicated electricity supply, long-term customer agreements and generation located directly at customer sites.</strong></p><p><strong>Nelson describes most proposals as approximately $10 billion each over contemplated long-term electricity supply agreements, with proposals generally starting at 25 years. These figures reflect prospective agreement values discussed by management, rather than signed contracts or secured revenue.</strong></p><p><strong>The interview connects those customer discussions with the company’s next operational steps: moving into a newly permitted operating facility, pursuing a North Texas research and testing campus, advancing scientific review and evaluating investment banking proposals. Together, those initiatives outline how management intends to build the technical, commercial and financial foundation for potential deployment.</strong></p><p><strong>WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW</strong></p><p><strong>• Additional Texas Proposals: American Fusion is preparing proposals for at least four additional Texas data center projects. Nelson also describes multiple rounds of revisions to existing proposals as discussions with prospective customers progress.</strong></p><p><strong>• Modular Design Goals: Management identifies 20, 30 and 50 MW configurations as potentially versatile unit sizes. These are intended capacities, with compact footprints and replaceable modules forming part of the proposed design. Commercial electrical output remains to be demonstrated.</strong></p><p><strong>• Expanded Research Infrastructure: The company has received an occupancy permit for a new operating facility and expects to begin moving in on or before November 1, 2026. Separately, it is pursuing a property acquisition for a proposed North Texas research and testing campus.</strong></p><p><strong>• Scientific Review: Nelson discusses a planned independent scientific review, alongside efforts to expand testing. Review of technical work is distinct from experimental validation of the platform’s performance.</strong></p><p><strong>• Financing Strategy: American Fusion is reviewing investment banking proposals and pursuing a potential future exchange uplis