GE Vernova and Chevron join forces to meet skyrocketing data center demand

To address this challenge, GE Vernova and Chevron have announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at delivering scalable, reliable, and sustainable power solutions. 

In this article, GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth discuss how natural gas infrastructure and advanced turbine technology can support the massive energy needs of the digital economy—while also paving the way for future decarbonization efforts.

A partnership to power the digital economy

Mike Wirth: Energy availability has become critical in the race for AI and digital infrastructure. The competition for AI leadership is intense, and with that comes an unavoidable demand for power. The grid is already under strain, and if we don’t take proactive steps, we’re going to see higher costs and reliability challenges across industries.

Scott Strazik: Not only that, but demand is outpacing supply by a factor of three. We’re seeing growth at a scale that the industry wasn’t anticipating just a few years ago. Hyperscalers need speed and scale, and that’s exactly what this partnership is designed to provide.

The new partnership will focus on delivering four gigawatts of power by 2027, enough to supply electricity to roughly 3.5 million U.S. homes. GE Vernova will provide seven 7HA gas turbines, while Chevron will help ensure a stable and abundant natural gas supply, leveraging its decades of expertise in energy infrastructure.

Building for speed, scale, and sustainability

Mike Wirth: This project is not just a concept—it’s already in motion. We’re early in the queue for some of the largest gas turbines that GE Vernova manufactures. The first deliveries are scheduled for 2026, with site selection, engineering studies, and permitting processes already underway. 

Site selection is another critical factor. The companies are considering locations in the South, Midwest, and Western U.S., evaluating factors such as gas availability, regulatory efficiency, and future integration with renewable energy and carbon capture technology. 

Scott Strazik: Our goal isn’t just to meet today’s demand. We’re building for long-term sustainability by designing solutions that can evolve alongside the energy transition.

Confidence in the market, despite challenges

Scott Strazik: The market response over the past year has shown strong confidence in our ability to scale profitably. Energy demand isn’t slowing, it’s accelerating. And we’re in the perfect position to help ensure that companies have the power infrastructure they need to grow.

Mike Wirth: The U.S. has decades’ worth of natural gas supply. That’s not the problem. What we’re focused on is ensuring that power gets to the right places at the right scale and the right time. With the demand we’re seeing, there’s no room for delay.

The future of energy for data centers

As the need for AI-driven computing power continues to rise, partnerships like this one will be essential to balancing grid reliability, cost efficiency, and sustainability goals. By combining Chevron’s energy expertise with GE Vernova’s cutting-edge technology, this initiative is poised to become a blueprint for the future of large-scale energy solutions.

Stay tuned for updates as this partnership moves toward execution in the coming years!