Source: The New York Times
Amazon is bankrolling a dedicated natural gas facility to power a single off-grid AI data center in Texas—a move that would create one of the largest US emissions sources and directly contradicts the company's 2040 net-zero commitment. Current grid infrastructure cannot support the power demands of large-scale AI infrastructure, forcing hyperscalers to build independent generation rather than wait for renewable buildout or grid upgrades. Similar fossil fuel deals are likely to follow across the industry, subordinating corporate climate pledges to the immediate capital intensity of training and inference at scale.