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Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 sign exclusive deal for power supply
Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 have signed an exclusive deal for power supply.
Former BP CEO takes over Wyoming data center developer, as first woman leader of Big Oil giant becomes new BP chief
The former BP chief is entering the AI age with American data center projects.
Eurozone Inflation Jumps as Iran War Raises Energy Prices
Consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in more than a year as the war pushed energy prices up.
Top energy developer warns on overbuilding power supplies for AI
David Crane says data centres should bear the cost of developing infrastructure to serve their demand
Trump warns of hitting Iran’s energy sites, adieu to Air Canada’s CEO and what “The Jetsons” got right and wrong. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter:
Plus, adieu to Air Canada’s embattled CEO and what ‘The Jetsons’ got right and wrong
Google-Backed Nexus Data Centers to Power Anthropic's AI with On-Site Gas Turbines
Google is supporting a Nexus Data Centers project in Texas to house Anthropic's AI infrastructure, with plans to provide construction loans and attract bank financing by mid-year.
Bitcoin Miners Are Pivoting to AI Instead of Losing $10,000 on Every Coin They Mine
Bitcoin Miners Are Pivoting to AI Instead of Losing $10,000 on Every Coin They Mine.
The Other Markets Being Rattled by the Blockage of Hormuz
It isn’t just oil and gas. Supply-chain disruptions are rippling through markets for fertilizer, semiconductors, packaged consumer products and cotton.
Meta: $2 Billion Agreement To Fund Energy Infrastructure For Louisiana AI Data Center
Meta Platforms has entered into a new agreement with Entergy Louisiana that will deliver approximately $2 billion in customer savings while supporting the buildout of energy infrastructure for one of the largest AI data center projects in the United States. The post Meta: $2 Billion Agreement To Fund Energy Infrastructure For Louisiana AI Data Center appeared first on Pulse 2.0.
Meta orders 10 gas-fired power plants for its Hyperion AI campus in rural Louisiana—more than triple the initial plan
The Meta AI complex represents an over 30% increase to Louisiana’s total power grid capacity.
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Edge Up, Brent Crude Gains
Oil rises despite Trump's move to delay Iran energy strikes
Iran Keeps a Tight Grip on Strait of Hormuz, Pressuring Shipping and Energy Sectors
Iran has allowed a small number of vessels to pass, but that won’t alleviate pressure or risk for the shipping industry and energy markets any time soon.
Social Battery AI Energy Monitor
Social Battery: AI Energy Monitor
Periodic Labs Raises Hundreds of Millions
Periodic Labs, an AI startup founded in May 2025 in San Francisco, is in discussions to raise hundreds of millions at a valuation of around $7 billion, up from $1.3 billion during its September seed round. The company aims to leverage AI for materials science in energy storage and electronics.
The Download: a battery pivot to AI, and rewriting math
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Why this battery company is pivoting to AI Qichao Hu doesn’t mince words about the state of the battery industry. “Almost every Western battery company has either died or is going to die.
Middle East Conflict to Push U.S. Inflation Sharply Higher, Says OECD
The research body lifted its inflation forecast for the U. S. to 4.
Trump Says the Energy Shock Will Be Short-Lived. CEOs Paint a Scarier Picture.
Some executives are privately expressing frustration with the administration’s optimistic messaging and say the disruption is already far-reaching.
As Bombs Rain Down, U.S. Firms Press Ahead With Gulf Expansion
The Iran conflict adds risks to megaprojects by Western companies looking to tap the Middle East for much more than oil.
Datacenter batteries are selling out years in advance, because AI, says Panasonic
Shifting production from automotive to compute and working on supercapacitors as another way to protect workloads Major memory makers have already sold all the kit they can make this year, creating shortages and price increases. Datacenter infrastructure buyers may soon face the same issues when trying to get their hands on backup batteries.…
Exclusive: Constellation exec says grid operator told company Three Mile Island can't connect until 2031
A Constellation exec has said that the grid operator has told the company that Three Mile Island can't connect until 2031.
Why this battery company is pivoting to AI
Qichao Hu doesn’t mince words about how he sees the state of the battery industry. “Almost every Western battery company has either died or is going to die. It’s kind of the reality,” he says.
The World’s Energy Safety Net Is Buckling
The Iran war has hit every node in the supply chain for liquefied natural gas.
SLB, Nvidia Expand Collaboration on AI Use in Energy Industry
SLB and Nvidia have expanded the two companies’ collaboration aiming to design and deploy AI infrastructure and models for the energy industry.
How AI Data Centres Are Exposing US Power System Limits
Global data centre investment forecast at $6.7T by 2030 with $2.7T in US.
255 Data Center Stats (March 2026)
Renewables will supply 50% of data centre electricity by 2030. Ireland: 32% by 2026.
One in four data centre operators fails to track energy usage
Nearly one in four data centre operators failing to track power consumption.
AI data centres: Big Tech's impact on electric bills, water, and communities
78% of Americans concerned about rising energy costs from data centres. Power demand set to nearly double to 150GW by 2028.
Americans shouldn't have to pay for Big Tech's data centres on their electricity bills
Tech executives signed White House pledge to cover full energy requirements for AI data centres.
A movement to ban data centers gains steam across the U.S.
The legislation would pause the construction of new facilities until Congress passes regulations on artificial intelligence.
US will roll out pilot surveys to track energy use by data centers
US will roll out pilot surveys to track energy use by data centers.
CERAWeek 2026 Unveils AI Innovations
CERAWeek by SP Global 2026 kicks off today, spotlighting the intersection of energy and technology with leaders from AWS, Google, and more.
Nvidia's Quest for Flexible Power Grid
Nvidia and startup Emerald AI said today they're working with major U.S. energy companies to develop a new class of data centers designed to flex their power use and connect to the grid faster.
Amazon-backed nuclear reactor group X-energy files for IPO
Start-up aims to capitalise on rising interest in atomic power due to growing power demand from AI
Texas Instruments pushes 800V power architecture to tackle AI’s looming energy bottleneck
The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is pushing global energy grids to their limits.
Oil Edges Higher and Global Stocks Retreat
Oil prices had been gyrating this week, after a new round of attacks on major energy facilities in Iran and Qatar raised concerns about energy supplies.
How High Will Oil Climb? Markets Brace for More Bad News.
Energy experts forecast more pain for consumers and businesses as the war in the Middle East shows no signs of easing.
Fire experts ‘kept awake’ over growing hazard of lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries represent a new technological hazard that one fire science expert describes as 'a ticking time bomb'.
Warsaw’s Montis VC hits €50 million first close for new fund focused on AI-driven energy and industrial innovation
Montis VC has launched a new venture capital fund, securing €50 million at first close to back Europe’s next generation of energy and IndustrialTech startups.
Pado AI Orchestration Raises $6M
Pado AI Orchestration, Inc., a provider of energy orchestration SaaS based in Malibu, California, secured $6 million in seed funding led by Novawave Capital.
Nuclear Energy for AI Data Centers Faces Hurdles
Nuclear energy deployment in the United States faces a range of hurdles despite a surge of interest in the technology to meet electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centers.
Prolonged high oil prices could ‘crimp’ AI boom, WTO warns
Iran war and its impact on energy and fertiliser costs is the main risk to the global economy, report says Business live – latest updates An extended period of high oil prices as a result of war in the Middle East could “crimp” the AI boom, the World Trade Organization’s chief economist has warned. The war and its impact on energy and fertiliser costs is the main risk to the global economy identified in the WTO’s latest Global Trade Outlook. Continue reading...
Breakingviews - How the energy shock could derail the AI boom
Nevertheless, an energy shock is bad news for the extremely power-hungry AI sector. According to International Energy Agency forecasts from last month, data centres were set to account for almost half of the growth in final electricity consumption in the U.S.
The Bank of England Thursday signaled it is prepared to raise interest rates to counter a pickup in inflation driven by the Iran war
The war and its impact on energy prices is forcing global central banks to reassess their interest rate plans.
Oil Prices Soar on Heightened Fears Over Energy Supplies
Attacks on major energy facilities in Iran and Qatar injected new uncertainty into the outlook for oil and gas prices.
Enertel AI Acquired
S&P Global has completed its acquisition of Enertel AI Corporation, a company specializing in AI-driven short-term power price forecasting for North American electricity markets.
Water Company Wastes $200k on AI
Water company wasted $200k on bad answers from an AI model â so built its own slop filtering system. Rozum orchestrates multiple flaky models and drives them to reasonable conclusions
AI Boom Drives US to Build Enough Battery Systems for Domestic Demand
The US now has the production capacity to supply 100% of its energy-storage systems domestically, a key milestone in the push to boost American battery manufacturing and decrease the nation’s reliance on Chinese imports.
Water company wasted $200k on bad answers from an AI model – so built its own slop filtering system
'Rozum' orchestrates multiple flaky models and drives them to reasonable conclusions Tech companies have in recent years developed a reputation for being rapacious rent-seekers, but can also be unwittingly generous because their penchant to prioritize popularity over quality leaves room for others to sell improvements or repairs.…
Gridbeyond Raises €12M to Enhance AI Energy Optimization Platform
Gridbeyond has secured a €12 million equity investment round to enhance its AI energy optimization platform. The funding round saw participation from Samsung Ventures and existing investors such as Alantra’s Energy Transition Fund and Energy Impact Partners. This investment aims to further develop the company's AI-powered energy optimization solutions.
Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
A U. S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural resources.
UK gov’t to invest £4.5m in Sunrise supercomputer to accelerate advancements in fusion energy
The UK government will invest £4. 5 million ($6 million) in a supercomputer dubbed Sunrise, dedicated to fusion energy. The 1.
Sunly plans to build Baltic region’s largest data center in Estonia
Renewable power generator Sunly has applied for planning permission to build a 180MW AI data center outside the village of Risti, in Lääne-Nigula municipality, Estonia. If built, the structure will become the country’s single biggest electricity consumer and the largest facility of its type in the Baltic Sea region. Village of Risti – Google Maps […]
What the world can learn from Ireland’s battle to power data centres
Country a ‘canary in the coal mine’ for dealing with strains of boom in energy demand
Halcyon Raises $21M in Series A Funding
Halcyon, an AI platform focused on the energy sector, has raised $21 million in a Series A funding round led by Energize Capital, with participation from Zero Infinity Partners, Congruent Ventures, Obvious Ventures, Sabanci Climate Ventures, and others.
UK splashes £45M on AI supercomputer to help crack fusion power
'Sunrise' beast will run AI-heavy simulations of plasma behavior and reactor physics
AI Boom Sparks Surge in Energy Demand, Threatening Higher Electricity Costs
The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is significantly increasing energy demand, potentially leading to higher residential electricity costs. As tech giants pursue larger data centers and alternative power sources, the U. S.
From AI Winters to Energy Chokepoints
The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is significantly increasing energy demand, potentially leading to higher residential electricity costs.
Oil Industry Warns Trump Administration That Fuel Crunch Will Likely Worsen
Oil executives told officials in White House meetings that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz might push up oil prices further.
Why Little Was Done to Head Off Oil’s Strait of Hormuz Problem
Geography and regional rivalries have prevented Gulf countries from finding a true alternative to the strait, which the war with Iran has effectively shut down.
The Hottest New Crypto Trade Is 24/7 Oil Futures
A new generation of investors doesn’t want to wait for traditional markets to open.
Surging Energy Costs Put German Industry ‘Really in Danger’
Four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine sent energy prices soaring, the war in Iran is posing another challenge to efforts to revive European factories.
Centrus Energy: Partnership With Palantir Aims To Deliver $300 Million In Savings For U.S. Uranium Enrichment Expansion
Centrus Energy has announced a partnership with Palantir Technologies to deploy artificial intelligence software in support of a multibillion-dollar expansion of U. S. uranium enrichment capacity.
How the Iran War Threatens the Global Food, Energy and Other Supplies
Beyond its effects on oil and gas, the unfolding war in the Middle East is roiling shipping and airfreight, threatening the availability of a vast range of goods.
Brutal times for the US battery industry
Just a few years ago, the battery industry was hot, hot, hot. There was a seemingly infinite number of companies popping up, with shiny new chemistries and massive fundraising rounds. My biggest problem was sifting through the pile to pick the most exciting news to cover.
Elon Musk’s Tesla given go-ahead to supply electricity in Great Britain
Ofgem licence means firm can replicate Texas setup of powering homes, businesses and EVs Elon Musk’s Tesla has won approval to supply electricity to households and businesses across Great Britain, as the tech billionaire expands his energy ambitions. The energy regulator, Ofgem, has formally granted Tesla an electricity supply licence, enabling it to provide electricity to domestic and business premises in England, Scotland and Wales. Continue reading...
Datacenter Power Architecture Under Strain
AI factories demand 800 volts because physics doesn't care about your upgrade budget
RWE to Expand in US with $20 Billion Investment
RWE will expand more aggressively in the US, with a $20 billion investment in gas-fired power plants and other projects.
Deleted Tweet From Energy Secretary Sends Oil Markets on Another Wild Ride
A now-erased post from Chris Wright whipsawed crude for the second-straight session.
Musk’s xAI wins permit for datacenter’s makeshift power plant despite backlash
Billionaire’s artificial intelligence company gets approval to run 41 methane gas turbines at its ‘Colossus 2’ in Mississippi Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI won approval on Tuesday to run 41 methane gas turbines at its “Colossus 2” datacenter in northern Mississippi. That’s nearly double the amount it has been operating. The turbines will help power xAI’s massive datacenters, which house the company’s “AI supercomputers”, or giant arrays of advanced chips, which in turn power the controversial AI tool Grok, the company’s most recognizable product.
For Europe’s Central Banks, the Energy Spike Isn’t a Straight Rerun of 2022
Policymakers are unlikely to rush to raise borrowing costs in response to the conflict in the Middle East.
Prioritizing energy intelligence for sustainable growth
Loudoun County, Virginia, once known for its pastoral scenery and proximity to Washington, DC, has earned a more modern reputation in recent years: The area has the highest concentration of data centers on the planet. Ten years ago, these facilities powered email and e-commerce. Today, thanks to the meteoric rise in demand for AI-infused everything,…
German start-up plans 30-megawatt AI data centre in boost to sovereign control
German start-up Polarise plans to build a new 30-megawatt artificial intelligence data centre that would double Germany's domestically-run computing capacity.
France to harness nuclear power for AI data centres
France will be able to open data centres and meet the needs of artificial intelligence thanks to its large energy exports.
Energy Secretary Says Tankers Could Start Moving Soon
“We’re not too long, I think, before you will see more regular resumption of ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz,” Chris Wright said on CNN on Sunday.
It’s not just data centers. New power lines for AI are also stirring local anger and turned one man’s 40 acres of paradise into ‘hell’
“They don’t look at whose lives they are destroying, whose property they are destroying.”
This Startup Is Building Data Centers Into Offshore Wind Farms
Aikido Technologies plans to deploy a proof-of-concept unit in Norway later this year.
Spanish renewables firm FRV plans €2.8 billion data center in Mérida
A Spanish energy firm is looking to develop a data center in Extremadura.
China Touts Energy Edge in AI Manufacturing
China's strength in renewable energy will shield the country's artificial-intelligence expansion from the power shortages seen in other markets.
Munificent 7 Pledge to Spare US Households from AI's Rising Energy Costs
The Munificent 7 have vowed to spare US households from the rising energy costs associated with AI.
Munificent 7 vow to spare US households from AI's rising energy costs
Bit tricky enforcing this. What's the penalty if they go up anyway? Seven of the top US AI companies and hyperscalers have officially agreed to protect American consumers from price hikes due to datacenter energy and infrastructure increases caused by the AI build boom.
Bloomfire: Partnership With Worley Consulting To Bring Enterprise Intelligence To Energy, Chemicals, And Resources Sectors
Bloomfire announced a strategic partnership with Worley Consulting to deliver enterprise intelligence capabilities to organizations in the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. The collaboration will integrate Bloomfire’s AI-powered Enterprise Intelligence platform into Worley Consulting’s digital offerings to help companies better manage knowledge, improve decision-making, and address operational challenges. The post Bloomfire: Partnership With Worley Consulting To Bring Enterprise Intelligence To Energy, Chemicals, And Resources Sectors appeared first on Pulse 2.
Demand for AI Data Centers Sends Prospectors Hunting for Land and Power
Brian Janous, a former Microsoft executive, and his firm Cloverleaf have become modern-day land men, packaging electricity and land for data centers.
EU Draft Strategy Creates Energy Data Space
The EU energy sector will get harmonized procedures for access to data via the Common European Energy Data Space initiative which is planned for 2027, according to a strategic roadmap draft for digitalization and AI.
EU Energy Data Space and AI Tools Set Out in Digitalization Roadmap
The EU energy sector would see a 'Common European Energy Data Space' realized early next year to harmonize data access, under proposals in a draft European Commission roadmap. Agreements between public authorities, data center operators, and energy actors would help integrate data centers into the energy system.
Flex appeal: UK datacenter cuts AI power draw 40% on command
London GPU farm dances to National Grid's tune in five-day trial, critical workloads not disrupted A UK datacenter has successfully demonstrated it can reduce the amount of power drawn by AI infrastructure in response to grid events, without disrupting critical workloads.…
Can Big Tech deliver on Trump’s pledge to shield consumers from higher energy bills?
US president pushes data centre operators to build their own power supplies as AI demand adds to costs
Coal Power’s Comeback Isn’t Spurring New Investment
President Trump and power-hungry AI data centers are giving the country’s waning coal industry a boost.
AI Developers, Energy Companies Asked What Data Would Power AI For UK Energy
AI developers and energy companies are being consulted by the UK government on what datasets would be needed to enable artificial intelligence applications for improving energy security and efficiency. The government consultation, which closes on April 24, also seeks views on any barriers that are preventing access or creation of relevant datasets.
Advanced economies face AI-Energy trade-off
The global race to lead in artificial intelligence (AI) has intensified, with advanced economies pouring billions into AI research, infrastructure,...
New US State Laws on Data Centers Face Pushback
Several US states are already testing the Trump administration's plan to get tech companies to power their own AI ambitions. But new laws are facing pushback from legislators and environmental groups concerned about pollution and loss of local control, foreshadowing contentious battles if more states join the trend.
New US State Laws on Data Centers Face Pushback
Several US states are already testing the Trump administration's plan to get tech companies to power their own AI ambitions. But new laws are facing pushback from legislators and environmental groups concerned about pollution and loss of local control, foreshadowing contentious battles if more states join the trend.
Industry Ministers Call for Simpler Emissions Trading Rules
MLex Summary: Industry ministers from 13 EU countries have issued a joint statement demanding that the upcoming European emissions trading system revision put the emphasis on competitiveness: 'Given the decline in the EU-wide emissions cap, industrial actors face the risk of high price levels, increased market volatility and limited liquidity.' They also call for implementing deadlines for industrial AI in the AI Act and clarification on the AI omnibus legislative package.
US AI Companies Face Energy Tradeoffs
As US President Donald Trump pressures Big Tech to shield consumers from utility bill hikes associated with electricity-hungry data centers, companies can anticipate difficult tradeoffs. Adding power to the electric grid can take years. And while companies are increasingly siting power plants on shared campuses with data centers — without the intermediary of a transmission line — full grid isolation is rare.
Your utility bills keep going up. Here’s everyone you can blame—AI data centers included
Utilities announce hundreds of billions in spending as data centers boom and ratepayers' costs rise.
Oak Ridge spawns institute to curb AI datacenter power surge
Lab aims to link power, cooling, and workload management to ease strain on the US grid Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is hoping to turn its technical expertise to the problem of growing electricity demand from AI datacenters.…
German municipalities could cut 100 million tonnes of CO2e – Ark Climate raises €2.1 million to support local action
Ark Climate raised €2.1M to expand AI software for municipal climate action in Germany, targeting 100 million tonnes of CO2e reductions. The funding supports team growth and regional presence in sustainable tech.
Mindbeam, Celero and Monash University Uncouple AI Growth from Grid Strain: Independent Audit Validates At Least 40% GPU Energy Efficiency Breakthrough
PRNewswire/ -- Celero Infrastructure today announced the results of an independent technical audit of U.S.-based Mindbeam's 'Litespark' technology,...
Jaisharma . - Schneider Electric | LinkedIn
Attending the AI Summit underscored a clear message: the future of finance is intelligent, automated, and deeply strategic.
US-UK tech talks restart with focus on nuclear projects
Deal to collaborate on atomic energy, AI and quantum computing was paused as part of wider trade wrangling
AI Investment May Hurt Energy Sector
A new report from the International Energy Agency suggests that AI investment may be siphoning off dollars that could have gone to energy startups. The report notes that energy tech investment has declined as capital flows to AI, potentially slowing innovation in sustainable energy solutions.
AI Investment Gains May Be Energy's Loss
AI may be siphoning off investment dollars that once flowed to energy startups, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. The global shift is a stark, data-driven sign of the times, with AI attracting billions while clean energy funding slows.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Publishes Report on AI
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has published a report on the economic impact of AI, highlighting the potential benefits and risks of AI adoption. The report notes that AI has the potential to increase productivity and efficiency, but also raises concerns about job displacement and income inequality.
AI Investment Gains May Be Energy's Loss
AI may be siphoning off investment dollars that once flowed to energy startups, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. The global shift is a stark, data-driven sign of the times.
AI Investment Gains May Be Energy's Loss
AI may be siphoning off investment dollars that once flowed to energy startups, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. The global shift is a stark, data-driven sign of the times — climate ambition is collapsing just as the AI race accelerates.
AI Investment Gain May Be Energy's Loss
AI may be siphoning off investment dollars that once flowed to energy startups, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. The global shift is a stark, data-driven sign of the times — climate ambition is collapsing just as the AI race accelerates.
Investors seek shelter from AI rout in asset-heavy stocks
Energy and utilities emerge as big winners from fears that artificial intelligence will upend software industry
StormHarvester: Using AI to improve wastewater management
This Belfast-based company uses machine learning and hyperlocal rainfall forecasting to predict sewer levels, detect blockages and optimise the performance of wastewater networks. Read more: StormHarvester: Using AI to improve wastewater management
r/investing on Reddit: Citrini Research 2028 Intelligence Crisis: The Portfolio That Survives Both Worlds
Energy & Utilities: Computing demand explodes in both scenarios. In both scenarios = far more AI usage everywhere; doomsday = additional demand for surveillance, drones, military AI . Energy becomes the ultimate bottleneck.
Sam Altman gets defensive about AI’s massive electricity usage: ‘It also takes a lot of energy to train a human’
Altman said data centers have moved past water-intensive cooling, but 56% globally still use evaporative systems.
Emerald AI Raises $25 Million to Curb Data Center Energy Usage
Emerald AI has raised $25 million to develop technology that can reduce data center energy usage. The company's solution uses AI to optimize data center operations and reduce energy consumption.
New datacentres risk doubling Great Britain’s electricity use, regulator says
Ofgem warns that 140 proposed datacenters, fueled by AI demand, could double Great Britain's electricity peak usage. This surge threatens energy supply stability and requires infrastructure upgrades. The regulator calls for proactive planning to manage AI-driven power needs.
Chinese green energy tycoon warns AI boom will strain global power
Envision founder Zhang Lei says renewables are essential to stop the technology driving up household bills
FinancialContent - The AI Utility: Southern Company (SO) and the New Energy Tsunami
Today, it sits at the epicenter of two of the most significant macroeconomic trends of the decade: the reshoring of American manufacturing and the "energy tsunami" triggered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers. With the multi-decade saga of the Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion finally in the rearview mirror, Southern Company has pivoted from a capital-heavy construction phase to a period of aggressive operational growth. Investors are no longer just looking at SO for its 3.3% dividend yield; they are viewing it as a proxy for the technological and industrial boom currently sweeping across the Southeastern United States.
South Korea Urges Power Reforms for AI Edge
South Korea's presidential policy chief warns that without electricity governance reforms, the nation risks becoming a net importer of AI capabilities despite its hardware prowess. Emphasizing that AI competition hinges on power infrastructure rather than algorithms, the call highlights economic risks from energy scarcity, potentially affecting national investments in data centers and overall market position in the global AI economy.
Williams' $5.1B Data Center Investment
Williams is committing $5.1 billion to gas and power infrastructure for hyperscale data centers, aiming to support AI growth while alleviating grid strain and reducing nationwide energy costs. This investment highlights the escalating capital expenditures in energy sectors to meet AI's voracious power demands, fostering economic efficiency in tech deployment.
Creekstone Gigasite Powers Utah’s AI Boom with Zeo, BluSky, and Next-Gen Energy Strategies
Creekstone Energy is advancing its Utah Gigasite as a national AI infrastructure hub, partnering with Zeo Energy to supply 280 MW of solar-plus-long-duration energy.
Google digs deep to power AI expansion with 150 MW geothermal deal
Datacenter power consumption has surged amid the AI boom, forcing builders to get creative. Google has signed a deal for 150 MW of geothermal power to support its AI expansion, with plants expected to begin operations as early as 2028.
Sovereign Hold-Up and Technology Adoption: Evidence from the North Sea
arXiv:2205.13186v4 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Contractual relationships between the state and private firms involving large irreversible investments are vulnerable to sovereign hold-up risk: anticipating that the state can unilaterally revise terms once capital is sunk, firms may underinvest. Causal evidence on this mechanism is scarce because sovereign commitment is typically bundled with broader institutional quality. We overcome this identification challenge by exploiting a natural experiment in the North Sea oil and gas industry. In 1985, a Norwegian Supreme Court ruling declared retroactive changes to petroleum licenses unconstitutional, while the UK retained the discretion to revise contracts. Using granular data on the universe of fields and firms from 1975 to 1995, we estimate the impact of this strengthening of sovereign commitment on the adoption of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), a major extraction technology requiring large irreversible investments. Firms exposed to the ruling sharply increased EOR adoption and productivity, gaining market share through aggressive portfolio expansion. We find that private firms with preexisting EOR expertise -- rather than state-owne
Human-AI Collaboration in Large Language Model-Integrated Building Energy Management Systems: The Role of User Domain Knowledge and AI Literacy
This study aimed to comprehend how user domain knowledge and artificial intelligence (AI) literacy impact the effective use of human-AI interactive building energy management system (BEMS). While prior studies have investigated the potential of integrating large language models (LLMs) into BEMS or building energy modeling, very few studies have examined how user interact with such systems. We conducted a systematic role-playing experiment, where 85 human subjects interacted with an advanced gene...
AI field operations startup FYLD raises $41M to help build large-scale infrastructure
FYLD Ltd., a London-based artificial intelligence-powered startup that assists infrastructure and utility fieldwork operators, today announced it has raised $41 million in a Series B funding to accelerate the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects. The round was led by New York-based Energy Impact Partners LP, with participation from European growth equity specialist Partech through its […] The post AI field operations startup FYLD raises $41M to help build large-scale infrastructure appeared first on SiliconANGLE .
How Jet Engines Are Powering Data Centers
Companies are converting aircraft engines to land-based natural gas turbines for power generation in the AI boom.
AI’s electricity demand is fuelling inflation, crimping consumer spending and slowing economic growth
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Claims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashing
Industry using ‘diversionary’ tactics, says analyst, as energy-hungry complex functions such as video generation and deep research proliferate Tech companies are conflating traditional artificial intelligence with generative AI when claiming the energy-hungry technology could help avert climate breakdown, according to a report . Most claims that AI can help avert climate breakdown refer to machine learning and not the energy-hungry chatbots and image generation tools driving the sector’s explosive growth of gas-guzzling datacentres, the analysis of 154 statements found. Continue reading...
Iberdrola Boosts Efficiency with Amazon Bedrock AI
Iberdrola is utilizing Amazon Bedrock AgentCore to streamline IT operations through AI automation, demonstrating real-world application of generative AI in enterprise settings. This adoption focuses on enhancing workflows, which could lead to significant productivity gains and cost savings in operational processes. While specific business metrics are not detailed, the case illustrates how AI tools are driving efficiency improvements, potentially reducing rework inefficiencies and boosting ROI for companies investing in AI infrastructure.
Peak XV Invests $15M in AI Power Solutions
Indian startup C2i has secured $15 million from Peak XV to address power bottlenecks in AI data centers using a grid-to-GPU approach that reduces energy losses. This investment targets the growing infrastructure challenges posed by AI's high power demands. The funding underscores the economic imperatives of efficient AI infrastructure, potentially lowering operational costs and enabling scalable expansion in data center capabilities amid rising energy constraints.
Forgent’s IPO is ‘bringing sexy back’ to the electrical equipment helping power the AI boom, CEO says
Forgent is riding the data center and power grid boom with a nationwide manufacturing expansion.
Higher Power: Can AI Investment & Climate Strategy Co-Exist?
At your next board meeting where AI appears on the agenda, add one question: Can our AI growth plans and our climate commitments succeed together?
NuScale and ORNL Leverage AI for Fuel Management
NuScale and ORNL are leveraging AI to optimize fuel management in their small modular reactors, promising enhanced efficiency and reduced costs. This innovative approach has spurred a 6% rise in NuScale's stock, reflecting strong investor interest in AI-driven advancements in nuclear energy.
Anthropic Pledges to Offset Data Center Energy Costs
Anthropic has committed to covering electricity price increases resulting from its data centers, protecting local ratepayers from the financial burden of AI infrastructure demands. This move aligns with similar pledges from Microsoft and OpenAI, indicating a growing industry trend to mitigate the economic impact of energy-intensive AI operations on communities. Such initiatives could help manage public backlash against rising infrastructure costs, potentially influencing regulatory environments and investment decisions. By addressing these externalities, AI companies aim to sustain growth while navigating economic risks associated with power grid strain and escalating energy expenses.
Generative AI Adoption in an Energy Company: Exploring Challenges and Use Cases
Organisations are examining how generative AI can support their operational work and decision-making processes. This study investigates how employees in a energy company understand AI adoption and identify areas where AI and LLMs-based agentic workflows could assist daily activities. Data was collected in four weeks through sixteen semi-structured interviews across nine departments, supported by internal documents and researcher observations.
British Columbia, BC Hydro launch competitive power process for AI and data centers
The Canadian province of British Columbia and Canadian utility BC Hydro have launched a new competitive process for artificial intelligence and data center projects to manage growing electricity demand while protecting grid reliability. – Getty Images The Energy Statutes Amendment Act will require AI and data center developers to compete for access to clean electricity […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) development in the Vietnam's energy and economic systems: A critical review
Vietnam plans to develop artificial intelligence (AI) markets but is still at the early development stages of investment, regulation and research development. A critical review of facts from …
AI investment targets production boost at maturing US shale plays
New report says oil and gas sector's AI strategies are increasingly geared to boosting output from declining wells.
WGS 2026: GEEA launches first global AI-powered digital platform for energy efficiency
The Global Energy Efficiency Alliance (GEEA) convened its inaugural meeting during the World Government Summit (WGS) 2026, headlined by the.
Google Locks In 100 MW of Offshore Wind to Power Europe’s AI Growth
Google has signed a 15-year, 100 MW offshore wind power purchase agreement in Germany to support data centers and AI growth with clean energy.