Locating the massive power plant with Microsoft's data center in Reeves County lets Chevron sidestep ERCOT, supplying it directly with electricity using natural gas from the Permian Basin.
The facility will be one of the largest of its kind in the U.S.
Chevron's 20-year deal will fuel a Microsoft AI data center in Reeves County with Permian natural gas, promising 2,000 jobs and $10B in tax revenue.
Artificial intelligence is quietly turning data centers into some of the world’s biggest power users. Over the past year, these facilities used roughly 448 trillion watt‑hours of electricity, putting ...
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Watch as the men's and women's leaders take to the streets of the Bayou City for the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon. With the event underway, live video of the frontrunners is ...