Nuclear-Powered Data Centers: Big Tech's $400B SMR Bet in 2026
Global data center electricity consumption exceeds 1,000 TWh in 2026 as Big Tech commits $400B+ to nuclear-powered facilities. Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta sign SMR...
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Global data center electricity consumption exceeds 1,000 TWh in 2026 as Big Tech commits $400B+ to nuclear-powered facilities. Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta sign SMR...
The Strait of Hormuz closure in 2026 has severed 25-30% of global oil and 20% of LNG flows. World Bank projects 24% energy price surge, IMF warns of 2% global growth. Crisis...
China is set to control over 60% of refined lithium and cobalt by 2035, while US and EU scramble to counter with $30B+ investments. This ODI analysis reveals the zero-sum game...
IEA 2026 report reveals energy R&D now driven by security and competitiveness, not climate. Chinese firms account for 60% of corporate energy R&D. Energy storage is 40% of...
Wood Mackenzie forecasts European gas prices to halve by 2030 as LNG glut grows, while IEA projects AI data centers will consume 1,000 TWh in 2026 — equal to Japan's total...
The February 2026 Strait of Hormuz closure removed 10M bpd from markets, triggering the largest oil supply shock in history. World Bank projects 24% energy price surge; Dallas...