
AI firms turn to massive natural gas plants to power data centres, raising concerns
AI companies are building large natural gas plants to power data centres, raising concerns about emissions, energy demand, and environmental impact.
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AI companies are building large natural gas plants to power data centres, raising concerns about emissions, energy demand, and environmental impact.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is focusing on high-performance magnet technology to generate near-term revenue while advancing its fusion energy goals.

Meta’s rising natural gas consumption highlights the growing energy demands of AI and data centres, potentially matching the power needs of entire states.

Arbor Energy has secured a billion-dollar order to deploy rocket turbine technology in power grids, aiming to boost efficiency and transform energy generation.

Lululemon partners with Epoch Biodesign to tackle textile waste using enzymes that can break down fabrics, advancing sustainable fashion solutions.

Cauldron Ferm is turning microbes into nonstop production systems, enabling scalable, cost-efficient biomanufacturing across multiple industries.

Helion, a fusion startup backed by Sam Altman, is in talks to supply clean energy to OpenAI, signalling a shift toward sustainable AI infrastructure.

Rising demand for AI computing is driving massive energy needs, making energy technology one of the most promising areas for investment in the AI boom.

A $1.1B investment aims to reshore critical minerals refining, strengthening domestic supply chains and reducing reliance on foreign processing of key energy materials.

Google’s data centre power strategy highlights its push for clean, reliable energy to support AI growth, combining renewables, grid innovation, and long-term power deals.

H&M is working with a climate tech startup to convert CO2 emissions into sustainable materials, aiming to reduce fashion’s carbon footprint and advance circular production.

Samsung supports an island startup using software and battery storage to improve grid stability, manage renewable energy, and reduce power disruptions.