AI’s energy appetite too big for Texas grid, regulators warn

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Texas A&M is partnering in a $26 million project to advance carbon conversion technology, turning waste CO2 into valuable products including biofertilizers, chemicals, and eco-friendly materials.

AI’s energy appetite too big for Texas grid, regulators warn

The Register, Oct. 4, 2024

Updated As the saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas, but as datacenter footprints explode amid the AI boom, regulators fear even the Lone Star state’s utilities won’t be able to keep up for much longer.

The Texas’ Public Utility Commission is now warning datacenter operators looking to set up shop in the US state within the next 12 to 15 months that they won’t be able to rely entirely on the local grid and will have to supply at least some of their own power. As some of you will know, Texas has at times suffered blackouts from demand overload, and outages sparked by storms damaging infrastructure.

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Texas signs largest offshore lease for carbon capture and storage in U.S. history

REA Response Big news for the Lone Star State! The Texas General Land Office has leased over 271,000 acres off the Gulf Coast to ExxonMobil for an innovative carbon capture project, marking the largest offshore CO2 lease in the nation! Texas signs largest offshore lease for carbon capture and

Gov. Abbott Applauds Texas Job Market

REA Response Texas needs to invest in reliable energy for future economic growth and to meet our state’s growing demand for power. Carbon capture is essential for meeting business energy demands while ensuring Texas remains the nation’s economic leader. Gov. Abbott Applauds Texas Job Market The Dallas Express, Sept. 21,

Ozona CCS partners with Marubeni to develop CCS projects in Texas, US

REA Response Ozona CCS partners with Marubeni to develop CCS projects in Texas, US Ozona CCS and Marubeni are teaming up to bring advanced carbon capture projects to South Texas’ Eagle Ford Basin. Texas’ unique geology makes it the ideal location for carbon capture and storage development. Offshore Technology, Sept.

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