Vistra Makes AI Power Bet With $1.9 Billion Gas Deal
BloombergThursday, May 15, 2025 at 9:34:57 PM
Vistra Corp. has agreed to purchase seven natural gas-fired power plants for $1.9 billion, signaling a major investment in fossil fuels to meet the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence.
What This Means: This deal highlights the increasing energy needs of AI infrastructure and the continued reliance on fossil fuels despite the push for renewable energy. It reflects broader tensions between technological growth and sustainability goals.
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