Transaction expected to close in Q1 2026

Promises to cover 100 percent of the grid upgrades needed to interconnect new data centers

Company looks to replace turbines, fuel cells, and generators

Withdrawal doesn't mean shift in Merlin's overall strategy for data centers

Driven by unprecedented data center power demand

Utility aims to construct 6.2GW of new generation assets to meet increased demand

Will collaborate on generation, storage, and associated transmission investments

Will deliver initiative across the PJM, MISO, New York, and California grids

Volvo launches gas engine for data center market

Data center developers will compete for access to clean electricity

Requests mainly from data center and cryptomining facilities

Will reduce time required to analyze network reinforcements by up to 70 percent, the companies claim

Roots Data Center co-founder back with new venture, Synapse

Reported 20GW of interest from large load users in latest earnings call

Would require grid operators to establish data center load queues

The order is to remain in effect through Tuesday (27 January)

Will power planned Bangkok 4 data center

In an attempt to prevent electricity price increases for regular ratepayers

The site covers 520 acres and will be developed in phases

Claims to have more than 24GW in pipeline across 12 locations

But it's not clear if any of the demands will be enforced

Will provide data center firms the chance to bid on 15-year contracts for new power generation assets

Hyperscaler's EMEA energy head makes shift to utility

Marks the first time since 2007 that power demand has risen for four years in a row