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Microsoft and Chevron plan one of the largest gas-powered data center projects in US (opens original article in a new tab)

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Microsoft and Chevron announced plans for a large natural gas power plant in West Texas to support Microsoft's data centers, despite sustainability goals.

  • Microsoft and Chevron plan a 2.67-gigawatt natural gas power plant in West Texas to supply Microsoft's data centers
  • The 20-year agreement includes GE Vernova and Caterpillar's Solar Turbines for power generation
  • The project may emit over 13 million tons of CO2 and other pollutants according to the Environmental Integrity Project

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