Saudi Arabia aims to leverage its energy surplus to become an AI data center powerhouse. But turning this vision into reality faces significant infrastructure and geopolitical hurdles that demand critical examination.
The SAMCA Group is reportedly developing a massive €2.6 billion data center campus in Spain’s Aragon region. The Green IT Aragon project will leverage local wind power and could eventually scale to 300MW capacity, with construction expected to begin next year.
Spain’s Aragon region continues to emerge as a major European data center hub with news that mining and energy conglomerate SAMCA Group is planning a massive €2.6 billion ($3 billion) campus development near Zaragoza.
According to industry reports, the project—dubbed Green IT Aragon—has secured designation as a Project of General Interest of Aragon, potentially streamlining its development process. Construction is expected to begin next year on the first phase, which reportedly will deliver 131MW of capacity when it launches in 2028.
Google has committed to purchasing power from a new 400MW natural gas facility in Illinois, which will integrate carbon capture to sequester over 90% of emissions. The project, developed with Low Carbon Infrastructure, aims to advance CCS technology and support regional data centers.
Google has entered into a corporate agreement with project developer Low Carbon Infrastructure (LCI) to support a 400MW natural gas power plant integrated with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in Decatur, Illinois. According to reports, the Broadwing Energy Center is projected to capture and permanently store more than 90% of its carbon dioxide emissions, marking a significant step in scaling CCS for power generation.
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In an unexpected energy solution, data centers supporting artificial intelligence operations are adopting repurposed aircraft engines for power generation. These modified jet turbines can produce up to 48 megawatts each, providing immediate electricity where traditional utilities can’t keep pace. The approach offers both temporary and long-term power solutions for energy-intensive computing facilities.
As artificial intelligence workloads strain global energy infrastructure, data center operators are turning to an unconventional power source: repurposed jet engines. According to reports from IEEE Spectrum, Missouri-based company ProEnergy has found significant demand for modified General Electric CF6-80C2 jet cores that originally powered Boeing 767 aircraft. These high-bypass turbofan engines, sources indicate, are being converted into stationary generators capable of delivering massive electrical output for computing facilities.
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Meta Platforms is eliminating around 600 positions within its AI Superintelligence Labs unit, according to company reports. The restructuring aims to create a more responsive organization while maintaining focus on next-generation AI development. Affected employees are being encouraged to apply for other roles within the company.
Meta Platforms is cutting approximately 600 positions from its Superintelligence Labs artificial intelligence unit, according to a company announcement reported by Reuters. The job reductions represent a significant portion of the several thousand roles within the AI division and are part of broader efforts to make the organization more flexible and responsive to changing market demands.
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Virginia’s data center market is undergoing a significant geographic shift as power constraints and zoning changes reduce Loudoun County’s dominance. Emerging jurisdictions like Culpeper and Prince William counties are capturing new development through strategic zoning approaches while addressing community concerns.
Virginia remains the undisputed global leader in data center concentration, but the geographic distribution within the state is undergoing a dramatic transformation, according to a recent DCByte market analysis. The report indicates that Loudoun County, long the heart of Virginia’s “Data Center Alley,” has seen its market share plummet from 55% of statewide capacity in 2019 to just 26% in 2024.
