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Amazon finances 7.6GW Texas gas plant powering AI data center

8/9/2026

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Amazon confirmed financing the GW Ranch natural-gas plant in Pecos County, Texas, to power an AI data-center.
The plant will have 35 turbines, generate 7.65 GW, and permits allow 33 million tons of CO2 emissions annually.
Amazon says the on-site generation will not raise Texas electricity costs and will operate off-grid as a utility.
Margaret Callahan said the project differs from the Climate Pledge but still supports Amazon’s net-zero-by-2040 goal.

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Amazon confirmed financing the GW Ranch natural-gas plant in Pecos County, Texas, to power an AI data-center.
The plant will have 35 turbines, generate 7.65 GW, and permits allow 33 million tons of CO2 emissions annually.
Amazon says the on-site generation will not raise Texas electricity costs and will operate off-grid as a utility.
Margaret Callahan said the project differs from the Climate Pledge but still supports Amazon’s net-zero-by-2040 goal.