Microsoft and Chevron plan one of the largest gas-powered data center projects in US

Microsoft and Chevron are planning a large gas-powered data center project in the US, which will lock in decades of carbon emissions from a new natural gas power plant. This project is notable for its scale and the long-term commitment to fossil fuels. The agreement is a 20-year power purchase agreement. This development may raise concerns about the environmental impact of large data centers. Data center engineers should consider the implications of this project on the industry's carbon footprint.