Wired
A Startup Wants to Power Data Centers With ‘Supercritical’ Carbon Dioxide
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
A startup is developing technology that uses supercritical carbon dioxide to increase the efficiency of gas turbines used in data centers. The system would attach to existing turbines rather than replace them. According to the startup, the technology would improve turbine efficiency, though it would not eliminate emissions from gas-fired power generation.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/startup-power-data-centers-supercritical-co2/