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National Grid Ventures invests $1.75 billion in Joulent gas plant construction, powering dedicated 2GW facility for Microsoft in Texas.

2GW of dedicated gas generation signals hyperscaler willingness to monetize stranded gas for reliable, dispatchable AI DC power.
Trade pressSlicast · July 3, 2026 at 15:30 UTC · Global · Source: Data Center Dynamics
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