At the Edge The AI infrastructure of the future
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Nov 24, 2025 
Chase Lochmiller, Cofounder and CEO of Crusoe, specializes in energy-first AI infrastructure, using stranded and renewable energy to power AI computing. He discusses the growing demand for power as AI technology advances. Chase explains how they capture flared gas and utilize curtailed wind and geothermal energy. He emphasizes the importance of modular construction for quick deployment, the creation of skilled jobs, and the need for trade training to prepare for new roles in an AI-driven economy. His passion for building physical infrastructure shines through.
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Energy-First Architecture For AI Compute
- AI data centers demand far more power than traditional cloud infrastructure, driven by GPU density and upcoming chip generations.
- Crusoe prioritizes energy-first site selection to access low-cost, abundant power and accelerate AI deployment.
Powering Compute From Oil Field Flares
- Crusoe started by capturing flare gas at oil wells and converting it into on-site power for mobile modular data centers.
- This avoided methane venting and turned stranded gas into useful compute capacity at oil fields.
Stranded Renewables Offer Cheap AI Power
- Stranded renewable energy exists where wind and solar are incentivized to produce but lack transmission or local demand.
- Locations like West Texas and Iceland offer abundant, low-cost clean energy ideal for AI facilities.
