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22 Jun 2026, 20:37 UTC · 3h ago
Microsoft and Chevron plan one of the largest gas-powered data center projects in US
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22 Jun 2026, 20:37 UTC · 3h ago
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Microsoft and Chevron are developing a 2.67-gigawatt natural gas power plant in West Texas to power Microsoft's AI and cloud data centers. — Securing massive, dedicated energy infrastructure reduces the primary bottleneck for AI scaling, benefiting Microsoft's long-term growth capacity.
+0.60Microsoft has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with Chevron for the project. — A two-decade commitment provides long-term revenue visibility for Chevron and price stability for Microsoft's energy costs.
+0.40The project is expected to release over 13 million tons of carbon dioxide, complicating Microsoft's pledge to eliminate carbon emissions by 2030. — Increased emissions create ESG risks and potential regulatory or reputational headwinds for Microsoft's sustainability targets.
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The company secured a long-term 20-year power purchase agreement for a massive new natural gas plant.
The company's turbines are being used as the primary power source for a massive new energy project.
Its subsidiary, Solar Turbines, is providing a portion of the power for the large-scale data center project.
The company is securing power for AI growth, but the project creates a significant conflict with its 2030 carbon elimination goals.
The article mentions the company's efforts to cut water use are insufficient to fix the broader AI water problem.
[a_to_b] Chevron will develop a natural gas power plant to provide dedicated electricity to Microsoft's data centers.
[a_to_b] Microsoft will buy power from the plant developed by Chevron under a 20-year power purchase agreement.
[a_to_b] GE Vernova turbines will generate most of the power for the plant developed by Chevron.
[a_to_b] A Caterpillar subsidiary, Solar Turbines, will provide the remaining power generation for the plant.
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