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AI Infrastructure Partnership

Blackstone Inc. · 2026-09-10 · Importance 37 · Surprise 42

Alphabet and Blackstone’s cloud venture, internally known as Project Braid, is facing delays in securing major data-center locations. Reported constraints include local opposition, permitting delays, equipment shortages, physical infrastructure limits, and policy shifts in Texas. Project Braid’s chief executive said the venture remains on track to deliver targeted capacity by using diversified site and infrastructure options.

Key facts

• Alphabet Inc. and Blackstone Inc.'s new cloud venture, internally known as "Project Braid," is facing delays in securing major data center locations due to growing opposition and physical infrastructure limits. source