Texas politics may delay Chevron's 2.67GW data centre to 2027
A final investment decision on Project Kilby, a 2.67GW gas-powered Microsoft data centre in West Texas, could slip from late 2026 to 2027 after Governor Greg Abbott paused new environmental permits for data centres. Chevron signed a 20-year power deal with Microsoft in June, with first power planned for 2028.
- Project Kilby will use about 2.67GW of on-site gas turbines
- Chevron signed a 20-year power deal with Microsoft in June
- First power is planned for 2028; early earthworks are under way
- Abbott paused all new environmental permits for data centres
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