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NextEra Energy and ExxonMobil are partnering to develop a 1.2-gigawatt natural gas power plant with integrated carbon capture to serve future hyperscale data centers. The facility will connect to ExxonMobil’s CO₂ pipeline network, cutting emissions while meeting AI-driven energy demand. The project marks a growing convergence of digital infrastructure and low-carbon power solutions.
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