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Anthropic joins AI’s natural gas frenzy, buys $3.4B worth of turbines
Publisher description: Anthropic bought billions of dollars worth of natural gas turbines in a deal that could give it buyer's remorse.
TechCrunch | Nov 9, 2026 | Tim De Chant
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AI’s power crunch has become so acute that Anthropic, a company that has generally avoided buying physical infrastructure, is spending $3.4 billion on natural gas turbines. Historically, Anthropic has preferred to rent rather than buy. The reliance on natural gas also exposes hyperscalers to price fluctuations.
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