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Google and AES Sign Agreements for Co-Located Generation and Data Center in Texas

LCG, February 24, 2026--The AES Corporation (AES) and Google today announced agreements for clean power generation that will be co-located with a new Google data center in Wilbarger County, Texas. The agreements include a 20-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for co-located power generation. These coordinated energy projects and powered land will enable Google to rapidly expand its operations to meet demand for core services, while AES will expand its power generation portfolio.

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Amazon Announces Plans to Invest $12 Billion in Data Center Campuses in Louisiana

LCG, February 23, 2026--Amazon today announced plans to invest $12 billion to develop and construct state-of-the-art data center campuses in northwest Louisiana that will support cloud computing technologies. Amazon is partnering with STACK Infrastructure, the developer and owner of the campuses, to lead the construction and development of the data center facilities. Amazon has already invested in solar energy projects in Louisiana, bringing up to 200 MW of new carbon-free energy onto the grid.

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Williams May Separate Energy, Communications

LCG, July 25, 2000--The board of directors of The Williams Cos. has given the companys management preliminary approval to plan for spinning off the firms energy and communications businesses.

The company said that no specific course of action has been determined, but if it happened the process would take no more than 18 months. Any change from the current ownership structure would be contingent upon a number of factors, including ensuring favorable tax treatment for Williams' shareholders.

Keith E. Bailey, Williams chief executive, said "We believe these steps are the best way to ensure that both our energy and communications businesses have the efficient and effective access to the capital necessary to pursue the substantial growth opportunities that each enjoys."

A portion of Williams Communications Group Inc. was sold in public and private equity offerings last October. The company retains ownership of about 85 percent of the unit.

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