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CoreWeave and OpenAI cement $12B compute collaboration

March 13, 2025

8 Rivers & Wood Partner on Wyoming Carbon Capture Pre-FEED Study

  • Project Scope: Exploring CCS at a Wyoming brownfield power plant, with Pre-FEED completion by Q3 2025.

  • Tech Innovation: Uses 8 Rivers’ Allam-Fetvedt Cycle & Siemens Energy’s CO₂ turbines for low-carbon power generation.

  • Economic & Energy Benefits: Enhances Wyoming’s energy independence, supporting affordable & dispatchable electricity.

  • Industry Collaboration: PacifiCorp partnership, with Wood leading engineering & feasibility analysis.

JetBlue Introduces First Regular Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Supply at JFK

  • SAF Milestone: 1M gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied to JFK Airport under a 12-month agreement.

  • Decarbonization Impact: SAF can cut lifecycle emissions by 80%, produced by Diamond Green Diesel LLC.

  • Corporate Backing: Deal includes potential for 4M additional gallons, supported by corporate funding to offset costs.

  • Sustainability Commitment: JetBlue has doubled SAF procurement since 2020, aligning with Port Authority’s net-zero 2050 goal.

TotalEnergies & RWE Sign Germany’s Largest Green Hydrogen Deal for Leuna Refinery

  • Hydrogen Supply Agreement: 30,000 tons of green hydrogen/year from RWE’s 300 MW Lingen electrolyzer to Leuna refinery starting 2030.

  • CO₂ Reduction Impact: Expected to cut 300,000 tons of CO₂ annually, supporting TotalEnergies' goal to slash refinery emissions.

  • Infrastructure Expansion: Hydrogen will be transported via a 600 km pipeline, advancing Germany’s hydrogen economy.

  • TotalEnergies' Decarbonization Push: Company has contracted over 200,000 tons of low-carbon hydrogen for EU refineries.

CoreWeave & OpenAI Ink $11.9B AI Infrastructure Deal

  • Massive Investment: $11.9B contract, with OpenAI investing $350M in CoreWeave stock issuance.

  • AI Scale-Up: Expands OpenAI’s compute power for model training & AI services, complementing Microsoft & Oracle partnerships.

Baker Hughes Secures Order to Power U.S. Data Centers with NovaLT™ Gas Turbines

  • Strategic Energy Supply: TURBINE-X Energy Inc. orders multi-fuel NovaLT™ turbines for data center power solutions.

  • Hydrogen-Ready Tech: Turbines can run on natural gas, gas-hydrogen blends, or 100% hydrogen, supporting low-carbon energy.

  • Market Growth: Baker Hughes leverages rising AI-driven electricity demand, offering scalable, efficient solutions.

  • Decarbonization Focus: Complements Baker Hughes’ carbon capture & energy transition portfolio, ensuring resilient power generation.

NRG Acquires 738 MW of Natural Gas Generation in Texas for $560M

  • Strategic Expansion: Acquiring six power plants (1 combined-cycle, 5 peakers) from Rockland Capital, reinforcing Texas market dominance.

  • Financials & Efficiency: $560M transaction ($760/kW), significantly below new construction costs.

  • Growth & Market Impact: Expected to be earnings-accretive, funded via corporate debt, with Q2 2025 closing target.

  • CEO Outlook: EVP Robert J. Gaudette underscores importance of flexible generation amid Texas' record electricity demand.

National Grid Partners Commits $100M to AI Startups Transforming Energy

  • Investment Focus: Targets AI-driven grid efficiency, resilience, and cost reduction, reinforcing climate goals.

  • Expanding AI Portfolio: Builds on $150M+ invested in 18 AI startups, including Amperon (energy forecasting) and AiDASH (satellite-powered grid monitoring).

  • Utility Impact: AI-enabled solutions already reduce outages by 30% in Massachusetts & streamline NY infrastructure projects.

  • Strategic Growth: Supports 120+ global utility collaborations, enhancing real-time energy optimization & risk management.

Terabase Raises $130M Series C from SoftBank to Scale Solar Automation

  • Major Backing: Led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, raising total funding to over $200M.

  • Solar Automation Expansion: Funds Terafab robotic solar assembly system, aiming to double installation efficiency.

  • Market Acceleration: Already deployed 40 MW in projects, with plans for hundreds of MW by 2026.

  • Industry Impact: Reduces solar farm construction costs, supporting data center energy demand & global decarbonization.

Northvolt Files for Bankruptcy in Sweden Amid Market & Capital Challenges

  • Financial & Market Struggles: Faced rising capital costs, supply chain issues, & demand shifts, despite liquidity support attempts.

  • Bankruptcy Process: Swedish court-appointed trustee to explore financing or asset sales, with impact on employees & suppliers.

  • Production Milestones: Had doubled battery cell output, delivering 1M fossil-free cells, despite operational challenges.

  • Industry Concerns: Highlights Europe’s struggles in building a homegrown battery industry vs. global competition.

Archrock to Acquire Natural Gas Compression Systems for $357M

  • Asset Expansion: Adds 351,000 horsepower, including 316,000 in operation & 35,000 in backlog, strengthening Permian Basin footprint.

  • Strategic Growth: Enhances large-horsepower compression services, targeting blue-chip customers & low-carbon solutions.

  • Financial Impact: Expected to boost EPS & cash flow for dividends, funded through ABL credit facility & common stock issuance.

Turkey & Continental Resources Partner to Develop Diyarbakir Shale Fields

  • Strategic Joint Venture: TPAO & Continental Resources to explore & develop Turkey’s Diyarbakir Basin shale resources.

  • Energy Expansion: Marks a new era in Turkish oil & gas exploration, aiming to enhance domestic production.

  • Continental’s Global Push: CEO Doug Lawler highlights Turkey’s untapped potential, expanding beyond U.S. operations.

  • Industry Outlook: Founder Harold Hamm warns of plateauing U.S. production, underscoring the need for global energy diversification.

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