Chevron to fuel massive Microsoft data center in Texas with natural gas
Chevron and Microsoft have finalized a 20-year agreement to supply natural gas for a new artificial intelligence data center in Pecos, Texas.
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The brief
Chevron will provide natural gas to power a newly announced Microsoft data center located in Pecos, Texas. The arrangement is structured as a 20-year supply deal intended to support the expansion of Microsoft’s infrastructure capacity.
Coverage from Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and Quartz highlights the energy-intensive requirements of AI data centers. The Official Microsoft Blog frames the development as a strategic move to power the next wave of artificial intelligence technology.
Future reports may clarify operational timelines or additional infrastructure requirements for the site. Coverage does not yet specify the construction schedule or total energy capacity of the facility.
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Quick answers
What is the duration of the agreement?
The agreement between Chevron and Microsoft is set for a 20-year term.
Where will the new data center be located?
The data center will be located in Pecos, Texas.
What fuel source will be used?
The facility will be powered by natural gas provided by Chevron.
Coverage (6)
- Making power moves Chevron · 45d ago
- Chevron signs 20-year natural gas deal with Microsoft for Texas data center qz.com · 45d ago
- Chevron signs power supply deal with Microsoft for Texas data center Reuters · 45d ago
- Powering the next wave of AI: Expanding capacity with our new datacenter in Pecos The Official Microsoft Blog · 45d ago
- Chevron Strikes Power Deal With Microsoft for West Texas AI Data Center WSJ · 45d ago
- Chevron to fuel massive Microsoft data center in Texas with natural gas CNBC · 45d ago
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