Some natural gas producers are still hoping to lure data centre developers to Western Canada by offering bespoke alternatives to relying on congested power grids even as the artificial intelligence sector’s perceived endless appetite for electricity comes into question.

Key Takeaways Chevron and GE Vernova have partnered to build natural-gas power stations for U.S. data centers.The joint venture, which also includes investment firm Engine No. 1, plans to deliver up to 4 gigawatts of power,

Oil and gas producer Chevron said on Tuesday it plans to build natural gas-based power plants next to data centers in the U.S., as energy demand to support the growth of artificial intelligence is expected to boom.

Per the Times, Chevron is already ordering equipment and pursuing potential locations for these power plants, which the company believes it can get up and operational in just three years. The plan, according to Chevron CEO Mike Wirth,