# Anthropic joins AI’s natural gas frenzy, buys $3.4B worth of turbines

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/anthropic-joins-ais-natural-gas-frenzy-buys-3-4b-worth-of-turbines/
- Published: 2026-11-09T16:56:54+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T18:53:21+00:00
- Original publisher: TechCrunch
- Original article: https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/09/anthropic-joins-ais-natural-gas-frenzy-buys-3-4b-worth-of-turbines/
- Topics: AI, Technology

## Key points

- Anthropic is buying $3.4 billion of natural gas turbines.
- The generators can produce up to 1.7 gigawatts.
- The deal reflects growing competition for reliable power.

## Summary

Anthropic is spending $3.4 billion on natural gas turbines, a major shift for a company that has generally rented computing infrastructure rather than owning physical assets. The purchase reflects how the race to secure electricity for AI data centres is tightening, with limited access to grid connections and generating equipment.

The Caterpillar generators, bought directly from the manufacturer after supplier OnePWR struggled to secure financing, can produce up to 1.7 gigawatts. Anthropic has also disclosed a deal to pay xAI $1.25 billion a month for computing capacity through May 2029. Other major technology firms are building gas-powered plants for data centres, while rising gas demand could expose companies to price swings and higher costs.

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