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Datacenter Power Agreement — Texas

MICROSOFT CORP · 2026-10-31 · Importance 26 · Surprise 24

Chevron said it was proceeding on schedule with plans to power a Microsoft data center in West Texas. Permitting, engineering, and financing work were progressing, with no expected impact on the planned 2028 power-up or 2031 ramp-up. The report also noted a temporary suspension of digital infrastructure permits in Texas, but quoted critics describing the pause as temporary.

Key facts

• Chevron said it was proceeding with its plan to power a Microsoft data center in West Texas on schedule, despite the temporary suspension of digital infrastructure permits. source
• The planned power-up for the Microsoft data center in West Texas remains on schedule for 2028, with ramp-up planned for 2031. source