Fermi America Plans Four Nuke Reactors at Matador Campus: Public Input Sought
Published Date: 3/20/2026
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Summary
Fermi America wants to build and run four new advanced nuclear reactors at the Project Matador campus. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is starting a 30-day public comment period to gather ideas and concerns before deciding if they’ll approve the project. This is a big deal for local communities and the environment, with feedback due by April 20, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
EIS Will Analyze Local Environmental Risks
The draft EIS will analyze potential effects on air quality; surface and groundwater; terrestrial and aquatic ecology; land use; socioeconomics; radiological and nonradiological health and waste; uranium fuel cycle; decommissioning; cultural resources; and transportation for the Project Matador site in Carson County, Texas. The NRC will consider both beneficial and adverse effects, short-term and long-term, in the review.
Project Could Boost Local Economy and Jobs
Fermi America's proposal would build four AP1000 reactors that together would provide about 4 gigawatts (GWs) of onsite baseload power and support a campus that may include up to 30 million square feet of computing space and about 11 GWs of total generation capacity. The NRC notes the project is expected to contribute to regional economic development and workforce expansion.
No-Action Alternative Will Be Considered
The EIS will include a No-Action Alternative under which the NRC would not approve the combined license application for the four reactors at Project Matador. That alternative will be carried forward for full analysis alongside reasonable alternatives that could meet the project's purpose and need.
30-Day Public Scoping Opportunity
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is starting a 30-day public scoping period for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on Fermi America's proposed four AP1000 reactors. You can send comments about the scope of the EIS by April 20, 2026, including by using Regulations.gov (Docket ID NRC-2026-0100).
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