Deal Value
Undisclosed
Announced
Monday, July 6, 2026
Deal Details
Valar Atomics and Nvidia agreed to explore a 30 MW nuclear-powered AI data center in Utah using the Ward250 reactor and Nvidia’s data center technology.
A strategic partnership for joint development or market expansion.
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