Alphabet commits $17 billion to first Wyoming data center with fuel-cell power

Google announced a $17 billion investment to build its first data center in Wyoming, with a partner group that includes Tallgrass Energy, Black Hills Energy, American Electric Power and Related Digital. The power plan centers on a 702-megawatt fuel-cell project tied to AEP that uses carbon capture and storage, with Bloom Energy supplying the fuel cells. Tallgrass plans to store the captured carbon at its Eastern Wyoming Sequestration Hub, and Bloom will join a community council in Cheyenne. Bloom Energy's shares rose sharply in premarket trading after the announcement, following a steep drop the prior session.

1. Google announced a $17 billion investment to build its first data center in Wyoming.
2. Partners named in the project include Tallgrass Energy, Black Hills Energy, American Electric Power and Related Digital.
3. Google said the development includes a 702-megawatt fuel-cell project with AEP featuring carbon capture and storage.
4. Bloom Energy will supply the fuel cells, which Google says will be made in America.
5. Tallgrass plans to store captured carbon emissions at its Eastern Wyoming Sequestration Hub.
6. Bloom Energy shares rose nearly 12% in Friday premarket trading after the announcement, per Benzinga.