Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to enter negotiations for a phased lease to develop one of the nation’s largest integrated artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure projects at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in South Carolina. Once finalized, the public-private project would establish a 1-gigawatt artificial intelligence data center supported by approximately 2 gigawatts of on-site energy generation, initially powered by natural gas bridging to advanced nuclear energy.
“Artificial intelligence, energy resilience, and national security are becoming increasingly interconnected, creating new opportunities to strengthen America’s strategic advantage,” said John Heller, Chief Executive Officer of Amentum. “Amentum is uniquely positioned at that intersection, combining deep engineering expertise, trusted mission execution, and decades of partnership with the U.S. government. This agreement gives us the opportunity to partner with the NNSA to deliver infrastructure that will help power the technologies shaping our nation’s future.”
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way governments, industries and societies operate – and its continued advancement depends on resilient, secure energy infrastructure capable of powering the next generation of computing.
“For generations, Amentum has helped solve some of the nation’s most complex engineering and nuclear challenges, including at the Savannah River Site,” said Mark Whitney, president of Amentum’s Energy & Environment business. “This opportunity builds on that legacy by bringing together our expertise in nuclear operations, infrastructure development, and program delivery to help our customer safely and securely accelerate the next generation of AI and energy infrastructure.”
The SRS data center project is designed to accelerate domestic AI computing capacity, expand reliable power generation, and demonstrate how public-private partnerships can advance innovative technologies while strengthening America’s critical infrastructure. As demand for advanced technologies continues to grow, Amentum remains committed to delivering the engineering excellence, trusted partnerships, and mission-focused innovation that help customers strengthen national security, enhance energy resilience, and build the critical infrastructure that will define the future.
