Anthropic has committed $3.4 billion to secure 1.7 gigawatts of heavy-duty natural gas generators from OnePWR Solutions to power its data center infrastructure, highlighting the growing infrastructure and energy demands of large-scale AI operations.
The deal, finalized in late September, is for the purchase of 1,7 gigawatts of heavy-duty generators from OnePWR Solutions, a San Antonio, Texas-based energy equipment company. While Anthropic did not acquire the company, the deal includes the engineering and manufacturing services needed to install the equipment. According to the Financial Times, it is the largest single purchase of power generation equipment by an AI company.
Until now, technology groups have relied on local utilities and energy providers for their infrastructure. But the huge demand for gas turbines has sent delivery times soaring to multi-year levels. To avoid delays and middlemen, companies are leveraging their financial strength to secure direct access to energy.
Specifically, OnePWR had placed orders with Caterpillar two years earlier, but needed financing to complete the purchases. Anthropic decided to take on the pre-existing orders directly, gaining access to engines that were ordered before the recent price increase. Equipment deliveries are expected to begin immediately and continue for the next two years.
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Other industry giants are making similar moves. xAI has purchased $2 billion worth of mobile gas turbines for its own data centers, while Alphabet acquired energy projects company Intersect in late 2025. These moves confirm that energy control is now a central area of competition in the artificial intelligence market.
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