Chevron, GE Vernova, and Engine No. 1 to Build Natural Gas Plants for U.S. Data Centers

The partnership aims to deliver 4 gigawatts of power by 2027 to support AI-driven energy demands while integrating carbon capture and renewable resources.

Chevron, GE Vernova, and Engine No. 1 are collaborating to construct natural gas power plants co-located with data centers in the U.S. Southeast, Midwest, and West regions.
The initiative is designed to meet growing energy demands from AI technologies, bypassing traditional transmission grids to ensure reliable and affordable power delivery.
The project targets a capacity of 4 gigawatts by 2027, enough to power 3 to 3.5 million homes, with the potential for future expansion.
The power plants will incorporate carbon capture and renewable energy technologies to address environmental concerns while leveraging natural gas as a transitional energy source.
The announcement coincides with President Trump's $500 billion AI infrastructure investment plan and rising competition from China's AI advancements, such as DeepSeek's cost-efficient model.