Microsoft plans new data center campus in Pecos, Texas with massive power deal

Microsoft plans to develop a new data center campus in Pecos, Texas, to support its evolving AI energy requirements. To power this massive facility, Microsoft has signed a 20-year power supply deal with Chevron. This strategic initiative is expected to reshape local economies, although it may challenge existing sustainability goals. The partnership highlights the significant power infrastructure needed to maintain large-scale AI operations and the growing collaboration between tech giants and energy providers.