NewsNTech
Chevron will fuel a large Microsoft data center in Texas using natural gas, positioning the energy company as a direct upstream supplier to hyperscale compute infrastructure.
The deal signals Microsoft's willingness to invest in fossil fuels to meet the power demand its data centers require.
Natural Gas Moves Upstream Into Compute The physical logic runs upstream-to-server: Chevron supplies the gas, gas generates power at or near the site, power runs Microsoft's load.
Specific terms — volumes committed, contract structure, precise location within Texas — were not disclosed.
Keep reading