Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again.\u00a0In 2009, a “Double Down” signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.\u00a0For the first time in years, that same “Total Conviction” signal is flashing for a company 1\/100th the size of Nvidia.\u00a0Continue \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n Image source: Getty Images.<\/p>\n A massive bet on AI power <\/p>\n It\u2019s no secret that AI data centers consume a lot of power. U.S. data center power demand is on track to double to 77 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, according to BloombergNEF. As a result, AI leaders such as Microsoft are locking up power sources to support their AI growth strategies.<\/p>\n Project Kilby will deliver about 2.67 GW of capacity upon completion. For perspective, that’s enough to power around 2 million homes. Chevron<\/a>, and its partner, Engine No. 1, would build the capacity through a phased, modular approach to supply incremental power over time as Microsoft needs additional energy for its data center campus. Chevron expects to make a formal Final Investment Decision (FID) on the project, which could cost around $7 billion, by the end of this year, putting it on track to start supplying power by 2028, with the full build-out continuing into the 2030s. GE Vernova would supply most of the gas turbines and associated electrical infrastructure, while Caterpillar subsidiary Solar Turbines would provide additional capacity.<\/p>\n Co-locating a new, large-scale power generation facility with the data center will enable Microsoft to obtain the reliable electricity needed to support the advanced compute requirements of its AI and cloud operations. It will also reduce the impact on the regional power grid.<\/p>\n A powerful new growth platform <\/p>\n Developing gas-fired power plants is a new business platform for Chevron. It will enable the global energy giant to leverage its natural gas resources in the Permian Basin and expertise in executing large-scale capital projects.<\/p>\n Chevron would supply the facility with locally produced gas from its vast Permian Basin resource base. By converting the gas to electricity, Chevron will generate more predictable cash flow backed by the 20-year power supply contract with Microsoft. That will help reduce some of the commodity price volatility of its oil and gas operations, further supporting resilient shareholder returns, including continued dividend increases. The company expects to generate a mid-teens return on its investment.<\/p>\n Project Kilby is likely the first of many gas-fired power projects Chevron will develop in the coming years to support AI data centers. When the energy giant formed its partnership with Engine No. 1 early last year, it aimed to deliver up to 4 GW of projects, with the potential to expand beyond that capacity. Given the massive power needs of AI data centers, it should have plenty of opportunities to develop additional projects in the future.<\/p>\n Adding to Chevron\u2019s investment appeal <\/p>\n Chevron\u2019s power deal with Microsoft offers two major benefits. It will enable the energy giant to generate predictable cash flows over the life of the 20-year contract, reducing some commodity price volatility. It also provides the company with a new growth engine as it could build more gas-fired power plants in the future to support AI energy demand. Those features make Chevron look even more appealing as a long-term investment.<\/p>\n Should you buy stock in Chevron right now? <\/p>\n Before you buy stock in\u00a0Chevron, consider this:<\/p>\n The Motley Fool\u00a0Stock Advisor\u00a0analyst team just identified what they believe are the\u00a010 best stocks<\/a>\u00a0for investors to buy now\u2026 and\u00a0Chevron\u00a0wasn\u2019t one of them.\u00a0The 10 stocks that made the cut are built for long-term growth and could produce monster returns in the coming years.<\/p>\n Consider when\u00a0Netflix\u00a0made this list on December 17, 2004… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation,\u00a0you\u2019d have $417,305!*\u00a0Or\u00a0when\u00a0Nvidia\u00a0made this list on April 15, 2005… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation,\u00a0you\u2019d have $1,293,148!*<\/p>\n That performance is why people listen. With a track record of\u00a0beating the S&P 500 by 4x,\u00a0Stock Advisor\u00a0offers a distinct advantage. Don’t miss the latest top 10 list, available with\u00a0Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built for the long haul.<\/p>\n See the 10 stocks \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n *Stock Advisor returns as of June 22, 2026. <\/p>\n Matt DiLallo<\/a> has positions in Chevron. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Caterpillar, Chevron, GE Vernova, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"An](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/43e66219e79ac507e36fdc1d7d6b169a.jpeg\")
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