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US government and tech giants invest $1.8 billion into Biohub to build AI datasets for biological research. The initiative aims to accelerate drug development timelines by generating predictive models
RWE CEO Markus Krebber states data centers driving electricity demand should fund grid expansion instead of spreading costs to all consumers. Google's premium power agreement illustrates growing tensi
Black Hills Corp plans a $1.8 billion investment to build 564 MW of new gas generation capacity to power Google's Cheyenne data center starting in 2027. The utility intends to merge with NorthWestern
Google signed a 3.6-GW power deal with Constellation Energy, investing $4.3 billion to upgrade nuclear reactors for US data centers. The agreement ensures long-term clean energy supply amidst grid cap
Alphabet is nearing a $1 billion deal with Constellation Energy for nuclear power to meet AI computing demand, following similar agreements with Amazon and Microsoft to secure carbon-free energy.
Google and Constellation Energy are nearing a $1 billion deal for nuclear power to support data center growth, reviving interest in emissions-free atomic energy amid rising tech demand.
Executives from Microsoft and Google defended data center expansions against community backlash regarding electricity and water usage, citing transparency and workforce support amid billions in delaye
Google will finance capacity upgrades at two Southern Co. nuclear plants in Georgia to meet soaring data center electricity demand. The arrangement aims to shield customers from infrastructure costs w
Southern Company's Georgia Power unit signed a deal with Google to upgrade two nuclear plants, adding 96 megawatts of capacity to meet surging data center demand. The project aims to provide carbon-fr
Meta and Google are investing billions in long-duration energy storage to power AI data centers, driving a fivefold increase in US projects since early 2025. This shift targets reduced fossil fuel rel
Google partners with Terradot on a 200,000-hectare Brazilian project to cut rice-farming methane and capture CO2 via rock weathering, targeting 1 million tons of credits each by 2030 and 2040.
Google announced a €13 billion AI infrastructure investment in Finland, including a nuclear power supply deal. Opposition parties warn this risks power shortages and call for stricter permitting.
Google agreed to buy up to 50% of capacity from Finland's Loviisa nuclear plant, guaranteeing €1 billion investment to keep it running until 2050. The deal supports AI infrastructure needs and signals
NextEra Energy secured a $1.9 billion DOE loan to restart the Duane Arnold nuclear plant, backed by a 25-year power deal with Google, aiming to meet rising electricity demand from AI data centers by 2
Geothermal developer Fervo Energy secured a 396-megawatt power supply agreement with Google, boosting its shares by nearly 14%. The deal includes options to expand capacity to nearly 1 gigawatt by 203
Marvell Technology shares dropped 8% as investor focus on the timing of revenue from its $120 billion Google AI chip deal overshadowed better-than-expected fiscal forecasts. CEO Matt Murphy indicated
TAE Technologies signed a helium-3 fuel supply agreement with Black Moon Energy for its planned fusion power plants. Backed by Google and Chevron, the company targets 2031 operations for its Da Vinci
U.S. tech giants are courting Alberta for data center investment leveraging cheap natural gas, highlighted by Google's major presence at the Calgary Stampede. Pembina Pipeline announced a C$4.6 billio
Tencent purchased 300,000 agroforestry carbon credits from Indonesia to support its 2030 carbon neutrality goals. The deal highlights rising corporate demand for nature-based carbon solutions alongsid
German startup Proxima Fusion secured €411 million in funding led by Google and RWE, achieving a €2.4 billion valuation to build a nuclear fusion facility in Bavaria. The company plans to operationali
Google reaffirmed its commitment to 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030 despite rising AI data center power demands. This stance contrasts with competitors like Microsoft facing similar feasibility challe
Trinseo declared bankruptcy while Google spin-off Isomorphic raised $2.1 billion. US-China chemical trade remains stable with balanced $28 billion annual exchange, unaffected by recent tariff policies
Fervo Energy targets a $7.37 billion valuation in an upsized U.S. IPO driven by AI-induced electricity demand. The geothermal developer uses AI for efficient drilling and has secured partnerships with
Adani Group plans $100 billion investment in AI-ready data centers, driving significant gains in its energy stocks amid surging Indian power demand. Partnerships with tech giants like Google position
Fervo Energy targets a $1.33 billion US IPO to expand geothermal capacity using oil and gas drilling tech, supported by major investors like Bill Gates and Google to meet rising data center power dema
EpiBiologics secured $107 million Series B funding backed by Google and Johnson & Johnson to advance protein-degrading drug candidates into human trials based on UCSF research.
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