The Verge
An Amazon data center could have the worst polluting power plant in the country
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Amazon is investing in a new natural gas power plant in Pecos County, Texas to supply electricity to a data center in West Texas. According to the New York Times, the plant could rank among the largest single producers of greenhouse gases in the United States. The specific capacity and emissions projections for the facility have not been detailed in available reporting.
