Bloomberg Talks Chevron CEO Talks First AI Data Center Power Project
Nov 13, 2025
Mike Wirth, CEO of Chevron, is at the helm of a new initiative to supply natural gas-fired power to AI data centers in West Texas. He discusses this strategic pivot, explaining how it utilizes Chevron's experience in remote power generation. The facility, expected by 2027, could generate up to 5,000 megawatts. Wirth also shares insights on oil prices, the importance of U.S. policy in global exploration, and how AI can enhance operational efficiency and safety. It's a bold step into the future of energy!
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Chevron Betting On Off‑Grid AI Power
- Chevron is building a dedicated, off-grid natural gas power facility to serve large AI data centers in West Texas.
- The project leverages Chevron's remote power experience to deliver high reliability and scale to data center customers.
Project Months In The Making
- Chevron began planning the data center power project a couple of years ago anticipating an AI-driven power boom.
- The company has committed to several large turbines and is advancing engineering, site acquisition and permitting.
Scale Only After A First Success
- Treat this West Texas project as a learning step before scaling power operations.
- Explore expanding only if the initial facility proves commercially and operationally successful.