An Amazon data center could have the worst polluting power plant in the country

Amazon's new West Texas data center is being powered by a massive gas-burning power plant that could be the largest single polluter in the US. This has significant environmental implications. Engineers should be aware of this project and consider the potential impact on their own data center designs. The project is currently underway, with 35 natural-gas turbines and 7.65 gigawatts of electricity planned. Engineers may want to explore alternative, more sustainable power options for future projects.