"The gas power plant is slated to be built in Armstrong county, a sparsely populated area in the Texas panhandle, and will operate off the grid to provide energy to at least two buildings on the campus."
"According to Crusoe's 465-page permit application, the power plant would emit as much as 4.5 million tons of carbon dioxide per year, comparable to the annual emissions of the entire city of San Francisco."
"Michael Thomas, the founder of Cleanview, noted that this power plant represents one of the first direct investments in fossil fuel infrastructure by Google, suggesting a major strategic pivot at the company."
Google has partnered with Crusoe Energy to develop a natural gas power plant for its datacenter in Texas, diverging from its carbon-neutral commitment. The 933-megawatt facility will be built in Armstrong County and is expected to emit 4.5 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. This project represents a significant shift in Google's energy strategy, as it has long been viewed as a leader in clean energy. The company has not confirmed a contract for electricity purchase from the plant, raising questions about its future energy sourcing.
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