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Chevron and Microsoft Partner on 2.7-Gigawatt West Texas AI Infrastructure Project

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June 24, 2026

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Chevron and Microsoft Partner on 2.7-Gigawatt West Texas AI Infrastructure Project

Chevron and Microsoft are reportedly partnering on a major AI infrastructure project in West Texas that could become one of the largest privately powered data center developments in the country.

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The Next Web

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· Jun 22, 2026

Microsoft turns to Chevron’s gas to power a Texas data centre

The Chevron Microsoft gas deal hands the oil major a 20-year contract to power a giant West Texas data centre. For a company that built its AI plans on renewables and nuclear, that is a sharp turn. Chevron will power one of the largest data centres in the United States by burning natural gas. The [] This story continues at The Next Web

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 2, 2026

National Grid Is Spending $1.75 Billion to Power Microsoft’s AI — by Bypassing the Grid

National Grid Ventures is investing 1.75 billion for a 35 stake in Joulent LLC, which is building a 2.67-gigawatt gas-fired plant in West Texas to power a Microsoft data center — without touching the public electricity grid. The deal, backed by Chevron and GE Vernova turbines, is the clearest sign yet that AI's electricity demand has outpaced what the conventional grid can deliver.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 26, 2026

2026 2H Oil Dividend Roundup: Chevron Outshines Enterprise Products Partners

2026 2H Oil Dividend Roundup: Chevron Outshines Enterprise Products Partners

Off The Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

Chevron to fuel massive Microsoft data center in Texas with natural gas

Chevron will fuel a massive Microsoft data center in West Texas with natural gas under a 20-year agreement, the oil major announced Monday. The data center, called Project Kilby, is expected to consume nearly 2.7 gigawatts of electricity, which is equivalent to about 2 million homes. A majority of the electricity will come from large []...Click to read more

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 22, 2026

Chevron is Building a Massive Power Plant to Support a Microsoft AI Data Center. Here's What it Means for the Energy Stock.

Chevron is capitalizing on the AI power megatrend.

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· Jul 9, 2026

Kelly Chambers: Fueling Washington’s small businesses from the ground to the stars

Washington is home to 1,500+ aerospace firms and a booming space cluster. Here's how small businesses are powering America's next space race.

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Related coverage for "Chevron and Microsoft Partner on 2.7-Gigawatt West Texas AI Infrastructure Project": The Next Web — Microsoft turns to Chevron’s gas to power a Texas data centre. The Eastern Herald — National Grid Is Spending $1.75 Billion to Power Microsoft’s AI — by Bypassing the Grid. Seeking Alpha — 2026 2H Oil Dividend Roundup: Chevron Outshines Enterprise Products Partners. Off The Press — Chevron to fuel massive Microsoft data center in Texas with natural gas. The Motley Fool — Chevron is Building a Massive Power Plant to Support a Microsoft AI Data Center. Here's What it Means for the Energy Stock.. KTTH – 770 AM – Seattle — Kelly Chambers: Fueling Washington’s small businesses from the ground to the stars