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SLB and Liberty Energy Ally to Power Data Center Buildout
SLB and Liberty Energy have formed a strategic alliance to supply integrated infrastructure and power to data centers, pairing an oilfield services giant with a fracking specialist as…
Nvidia and Mitsubishi Heavy Reportedly Weigh AI Data Center Cooling and Power Tie-Up
Nvidia and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are reportedly exploring a partnership on cooling and power systems for AI data centers, according to a July 2026 Seeking Alpha item. Neither…
New York Pauses New Hyperscale Data Centers Over 50 MW
New York has become the first U.S. state to pause approvals of new hyperscale data centers above 50 megawatts, according to Inside Climate News. The move signals a…
Ireland’s 23% Data Center Share Shows a Grid Freeze Didn’t Cap AI-Era Load
Irish data centers used 23% of Ireland’s electricity in 2025, up 10% to 7,663 GWh and nearly matching all homes combined. The growth came despite a 2021 grid…
Virginia Governor Enters Data Center Transmission Cost Fight
Virginia’s governor has weighed in on a pivotal case over who pays for the transmission upgrades needed to serve data centers, a decision that could reshape utility cost…
DHS Breach Missed Twice as False Positive Before Confirmation
A DHS network intrusion was twice classified as a false positive before analysts confirmed the breach, according to Nextgov/FCW reporting dated July 12, 2026. The incident raises pointed…
Meta Plans Billions for First Canadian AI Data Center, Its Largest Outside the U.S.
Meta plans to invest billions in its first Canadian AI data center, reported as the company’s largest facility outside the United States. We examine what the commitment signals…
White House Seeks AI Power Cost Pledge From Utilities and Data Centers
The White House reportedly plans to rally utilities and data center operators around an AI power cost pledge, as electricity bills become a political issue. We examine what…
With Rates Up 16%+, New Jersey Makes Grid Upgrades an AI Data Center Site Cost
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law making data centers pay for the grid and energy infrastructure they need. For AI builders, grid upgrade costs now sit…