# Microsoft purchases seven GE Vernova gas turbines for Texas data center

Microsoft purchased seven GE Vernova gas turbines for its Texas data center, providing 2.7 gigawatts of electricity. GE Vernova has hired 200 workers in the past year and expects to hire 300 more by year-end at its Greenville, South Carolina plant.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-11-04
- Where: Texas, United States
- Jobs: 500
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 2.7 GW
- Products: gas turbines
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [GE Vernova](https://endata.com/companies/2947.md)
- [Microsoft](https://endata.com/companies/11213.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [raymignone.com](https://raymignone.com/article/ge-vernova-s-giant-gas-turbines-powering-the-ai-revolution), 2026-11-04: "Microsoft's recent purchase of seven turbines for its Texas data center is a testament to the scale of this operation."

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