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Anthropic Commits $3.4bn to Gas-Fired Power for Data Centres

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Anthropic has struck a $3.4bn deal to generate gas-fired power for its data centres. The AI lab is bypassing traditional suppliers to secure scarce equipment as energy demand surges.

“AI lab bypasses traditional suppliers to secure scarce equipment as demand for energy surges”

Financial Times

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Anthropic strikes $3.4bn deal to generate gas-fired power for data centres

Financial Times · 8 Nov 2026

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