Microsoft in talks with Chevron, Engine No.1 over power deal- Bloomberg

NodeGuardian · 2026-04-08T11:09:03+00:00

Microsoft is in talks with Chevron and Engine No. 1 to build a $7 billion natural gas plant in West Texas, generating 2,500 megawatts to power its data center, addressing the growing energy demands of AI technology.

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2026-04-08 11:09:03

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Microsoft is reportedly in exclusive discussions with Chevron and Engine No. 1 for a significant energy complex in West Texas. This proposed natural gas-fired plant, estimated to cost around $7 billion and generate 2,500 megawatts, would power a Microsoft data center campus. The initiative highlights Microsoft’s efforts to secure electricity for its expanding data center capacity, driven by the increasing demands of AI technology.

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