What is Ecolab's plan for AI data centers following its acquisition of CoolIT?

Ecolab plans to make AI data centers 'water-neutral' by leveraging CoolIT's closed-loop liquid-cooling technology, which captures heat without water evaporation, enabling ultra-pure water delivery for chips and cooling for power generation.

How does Ecolab's water-neutrality initiative align with its broader sustainability goals?

The water-neutral AI data center initiative supports Ecolab's goal to conserve 300 billion gallons of water annually by 2030, directly addressing the high water consumption of data centers—millions of gallons daily—and mitigating associated environmental concerns.

Ecolab Plans Water-Neutral AI Data Centers Following CoolIT Acquisition

Jul 31, 2026

Ecolab announced a $4.75 billion acquisition of CoolIT to enable water-neutral AI data centers through closed-loop cooling technology. The initiative aims to conserve 300 billion gallons of water annually by 2030 while supporting ultra-pure water needs for chip manufacturing.

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2026-07-31

Ecolab Plans Water-Neutral AI Data Centers Following CoolIT Acquisition

Ecolab Plans Water-Neutral AI Data Centers Following CoolIT Acquisition

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