Anthropic secures $3.4B power deal

Anthropic reportedly secured $3.4 billion in power generator orders for its AI data centers. The transaction is the largest known single purchase of power-generation equipment by an AI lab. The AI startup bought commitments for 1.7 gigawatts of heavy-duty generators in late September from OnePWR Solutions.

Anthropic has struck a $3.4bn deal with equipment supplier OnePWR Solutions to acquire 1.7 gigawatts of heavy-duty gas-fired generators for its data centres. The agreement also covered the engineering and construction work needed to install the generators.

The transaction is the largest known single purchase of power-generation equipment by an AI lab, reflecting how companies are taking direct control of energy infrastructure amid soaring power demand. This move signals a significant shift in strategy, as the generator purchase comes as Anthropic seeks greater control over the infrastructure supporting its AI operations. The company disclosed nearly $900 billion in computing commitments through 2045, having relied heavily on partners to secure power, chips, data centres and land.

The move follows similar efforts by technology companies to secure power-generation capacity directly. SpaceX's AI subsidiary xAI bought mobile gas turbines for $2 billion earlier this year, while Google's parent Alphabet acquired energy developer Intersect in late 2025. Strong demand for Anthropic's Claude family of AI models has prompted the company to secure additional computing and power capacity. Reuters reported in September that Anthropic expects to spend more than $500 billion over the next 10 years building AI infrastructure.