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Chevron strikes agreement with Microsoft to power Texas data center
Chevron struck a 20-year agreement with Microsoft on Monday to power a massive West Texas data center with natural gas.
TL;DR
- Chevron and Microsoft have entered a 20-year agreement for natural gas power.
- The power will fuel a new data center, Project Kilby, in West Texas starting in 2028.
- The 2.7-gigawatt campus will be located in the Permian Basin.
- The project aims to provide reliable power for AI and cloud services.
- GE Vernova and Solar Turbines will supply gas turbines for power generation.
- Local officials in Reeves County have welcomed the investment.