Exxon's Bold Move into Data Center Power & Meta's Controversial Decision | BDE 12.13.24

Exxon just dropped a bombshell: they’re building a 1.5-gigawatt natural gas power plant, complete with 90% carbon capture, to fuel data centers, and it’s shaking up the tech and energy worlds alike. This bold move brings Big Oil and Silicon Valley closer than ever, and we’re peeling back the curtain on what it all means. From the tech partnerships in the works to the national security angles and even the mysterious drones buzzing around, there’s a lot to unpack. Think power plants, AI, and a whole new kind of energy play, it’s not just the future; it’s happening right now.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Travel Sucks02:48 - Exxon's Strategic Move09:35 - Meta's Controversial Decision14:09 - Drones in Modern Warfare19:50 - Engaging with Adversaries24:34 - Holiday Season Insights26:28 - Future Predictions31:55 - Recycling Financial Resources32:30 - Energy Sector vs Venture Capital33:20 - Digital Wildcatters Forecast34:54 - Holiday Greetings and Reflectionshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters