AECOM, a global infrastructure leader, has announced a partnership with Type One Energy to provide preliminary design engineering services for the company’s Infinity Two stellarator fusion power plant. The 350 MWe facility, planned for the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) Bull Run site near Knoxville, Tennessee, is intended to deliver secure, reliable, and clean energy.
The collaboration represents a significant milestone in advancing fusion energy, with Infinity Two positioned to become a cornerstone in sustainable power generation. The partnership comes shortly after TVA issued the world’s first Letter of Intent (LOI) to construct one or more Infinity Two plants, underscoring the growing momentum behind fusion technology.
Executive Perspectives
“This first-of-its-kind partnership marks a notable milestone for both companies, as we come together to advance innovative stellarator fusion technology that has the potential to bring affordable and clean energy to communities around the world,” said Frank Sweet, Chief Executive of AECOM’s global Environment business.
Jennifer Obertino, Senior Vice President of AECOM’s global Energy practice, added:
“Our teams have been working with Type One Energy over the course of this past year, which has given us direct experience with the company’s innovative technology and furthers our excitement in helping to bring this safe, sustainable, and affordable energy to market.”
Building Fusion’s Future
AECOM brings more than two decades of multidisciplinary expertise in clean energy services, including renewables, alternative fuels, and grid modernization. Its accreditation by the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) strengthens its role as a trusted partner in delivering sustainable outcomes.
Type One Energy, founded in 2019 and backed by venture funding since 2023, is led by world-renowned fusion scientists and seasoned business leaders. The company is pursuing its FusionDirect program, which focuses on a capital-efficient, partner-intensive path to commercial fusion within the next decade.
The Infinity Two project, if approved, could accelerate the commercial deployment of stellarator fusion technology, providing affordable, carbon-free electricity while boosting regional energy security and resilience.
