Chevron has announced plans to use natural gas to power AI data centers, partnering with GE Vernova and Engine No. 1 to deliver up to four gigawatts of energy—enough to power 3.5 million U.S. homes for a year. AI data centers require significantly more energy than traditional office buildings, and this initiative aims to ensure reliable power while reducing dependency on the electrical grid. The companies will build behind-the-meter power plants near data centers, utilizing U.S.-made GE Vernova 7HA natural gas turbines, which are expected to begin supplying power in 2027.

These power plants are designed to be adaptable for lower-carbon solutions, such as carbon capture and renewable energy integration. Chevron has experience using behind-the-meter solutions to provide energy for high-producing remote facilities, and this project continues that approach. By leveraging the abundance of U.S. natural gas, the initiative seeks to support AI-driven industries with reliable, cost-effective energy while maintaining flexibility for future sustainability enhancements.