Anthropic Strikes $3.4 Billion Deal for Data Center Generators
Anthropic has finalized a USD 3.4 billion agreement to acquire gas-powered generators for its growing AI infrastructure, representing a significant entry into the energy market. The pact, concluded in late September, includes 1.7 gigawatts of high-capacity generators initially requested by OnePWR Solutions, an equipment provider located in San Antonio, Texas.
The agreement underscores how major AI firms are progressively acquiring their own power infrastructure due to rising demand for data center space and equipment shortages extending manufacturing deadlines. Anthropic is securing agreements for Caterpillar generators instead of actually acquiring OnePWR.
Through the agreement, Anthropic obtained access to generator orders that OnePWR made with Caterpillar approximately two years prior. The agreement also encompasses the engineering and construction skills needed to set up the equipment.
Nonetheless, Anthropic has not taken over OnePWR, and no employees from the supplier have moved to the AI firm, according to reports. Neither company provided a statement regarding the transaction.
The acquisition is the most significant single purchase of power-generating equipment by an AI lab. Anthropic originally intended to be a client of OnePWR but later decided to assume control of its current equipment orders.
The agreement provides Anthropic with access to generators that are available soon and over the next two years, allowing it to sidestep delays linked to new manufacturing requests.
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The agreement represents a wider change among tech firms towards obtaining electricity directly rather than relying solely on utilities and specialized power providers.
The demand for gas turbines and generators has surged significantly as AI developers hurry to create data centers that can manage increasingly intensive workloads.
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SpaceX has additionally sought direct access to power-generating machinery. Its AI division, xAI, acquired mobile gas turbines this year for USD 2 billion. Alphabet, Google's parent company, purchased energy developer Intersect in late 2025.
Anthropic is a significant client of SpaceX, with its monthly expenditures for leased computing power anticipated to hit USD 3.1 billion by the conclusion of 2026. The acquisition of the generator occurs as Anthropic enhances its infrastructure investments. The firm has revealed close to USD 900 billion in technology commitments until 2045, with expenditures anticipated to surpass USD 895 billion.
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The firm is getting ready for a potential public offering as soon as November 2026. Nevertheless, its bold growth strategies encounter monetary difficulties. Blackstone has indicated that Anthropic may obtain a junk credit rating rather than the investment-grade rating that was expected.