Amazon builds a large gas plant in Texas for its data centers

Amazon has announced the construction of a large gas plant in Texas, known as GW Ranch, intended to power its data centers. This project includes the installation of 35 turbines with a total capacity of 7.65 gigawatts, according to information provided by various media outlets.

This plant could become the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. It has received approval to emit more than 30 million tons of greenhouse gases per year, raising environmental concerns.

Despite these issues, Amazon has stated that it remains committed to achieving a carbon-neutral balance by 2040. This indicates an attempt to reconcile the expansion of its infrastructure with its environmental commitments.

The construction of this plant was confirmed by the American tech giant on Friday and is part of a broader trend of growing energy demand from data centers amid the rise of cloud computing.

Concerns such as sustainability and the environmental impact of this new infrastructure are at the forefront as the country continues to seek suitable energy solutions in the face of climate events.