Blue Energy and GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) announced a collaboration to develop a 2.5 gigawatt power plant combining nuclear and natural gas technologies in Texas. The project represents what the companies describe as the world's first gas-plus-nuclear facility.

The collaboration will use GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy's BWRX-300 small modular reactor alongside GE Vernova's 7HA.02 gas turbines. Blue Energy plans to make a final investment decision in 2027, with gas turbines scheduled for delivery in 2029.

Blue Energy received Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval for an approach that allows major construction phases to be resequenced. The company plans to begin early site work in 2026 and apply for a construction permit in 2027.

Under the timeline, GE Vernova gas turbines would provide approximately 1 gigawatt of power starting in 2030. The facility would then transition to approximately 1.5 gigawatts of nuclear power when the BWRX-300 reactors come online as early as 2032.

The companies plan to explore offsite construction methods for large power plant modules to reduce costs and accelerate supply chain development. Blue Energy intends to build most plants offsite and transport them by barge to final locations.

"By collaborating with GE Vernova, we're bringing together critical infrastructure, safe reactor technology, and a financeable delivery model," said Jake Jurewicz, Blue Energy CEO and co-founder.

Blue Energy, founded in 2023, develops nuclear power plants using prefabricated construction techniques. The company plans to deliver nuclear energy to power a data center campus near the Texas facility.

Information is based on a press release statement from the companies.