Chevron signs 20-year power agreement with Microsoft for West Texas data center
Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today announced that Energy Forge One LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, has signed an agreement with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) to develop a co-located power facility in West Texas that will provide dedicated electricity to a Microsoft-operated data center under a 20-year power purchase agreement.
Chevron statement regarding exclusivity agreement with Microsoft and Engine No. 1
AI is driving significant growth in demand for reliable, always on power, underscoring the importance of energy security and abundant domestic supply. To support that demand, Chevron, Microsoft and Engine No. 1 have entered into an exclusivity agreement related to the negotiation of a proposed power generation and electricity offtake arrangement.