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Chevron and Microsoft sign 20-year power deal for West Texas data center

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Chevron and Microsoft have entered into a 20-year power agreement for a data center in West Texas. The deal will supply approximately 2.67 gigawatts of capacity, utilizing GE Vernova turbines and Solar Turbines for additional power. This agreement has drawn criticism due to the ongoing heatwaves and the environmental implications of such energy consumption. AI

IMPACT This partnership will support the significant energy demands of AI-driven data centers.

RANK_REASON Partnership between two large companies for data center power, not a core AI release or significant industry shift.

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Chevron and Microsoft sign 20-year power deal for West Texas data center

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Chevron and Microsoft want to burn the planet "...deliver approximately 2.67 gigawatts of capacity, built through a phased, modular approach that enables increm

    Chevron and Microsoft want to burn the planet "...deliver approximately 2.67 gigawatts of capacity, built through a phased, modular approach that enables incremental expansion over time. A majority ... will come from large GE Vernova ... turbines and associated electrical infrast…

    LINKS mastodon.green/@gerrymcgovern

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