Infrastructure

Intel has joined Elon Musk’s Terafab project, a major initiative aimed at advancing AI infrastructure. The project, based in Austin, Texas, will see Intel collaborate with Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI to build two state-of-the-art semiconductor...

Nvidia’s $2 billion investment in Marvell Technology marks a strategic move to strengthen the digital infrastructure required to support the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. As demand for AI-powered applications continues to grow,...

The breakdown in negotiations between Amazon and the United States Postal Service is exposing structural vulnerabilities within the US logistics infrastructure system, particularly in last-mile delivery networks that depend on high-volume throughput...

Cuba has partially restored its national electricity grid following a widespread blackout, yet millions remain without reliable power, exposing critical weaknesses in the country’s core energy infrastructure. The collapse of the grid, which affected...

The United States Federal Transit Administration has committed nearly $390m to modernise bus fleets and upgrade supporting infrastructure, reinforcing federal backing for public transport renewal. The investment targets ageing assets across multiple...

Google will build a large scale data centre in Minnesota supported by dedicated wind, solar and battery storage capacity, signalling a deeper integration of digital infrastructure with renewable energy systems. The project reflects mounting pressure...

Violence following the killing of a senior cartel leader in western Mexico has disrupted critical transport infrastructure, grounding flights and paralysing highways across key economic corridors. The unrest exposed how rapidly security shocks can...

Baker Hughes has secured a significant order to supply industrial gas turbines for US data centre projects, underscoring how surging digital infrastructure demand is reshaping power generation investment. The contract highlights the growing...

Amazon has secured regulatory approval to deploy up to 4,500 low-Earth orbit satellites, marking a significant expansion of its ambitions in global broadband infrastructure. The clearance allows the company to accelerate development of its satellite...

Power Sustainable has raised more than $1bn for its inaugural infrastructure credit strategy, highlighting growing institutional demand for debt-backed exposure to essential assets. The successful close reflects a broader shift in infrastructure...

Oracle has outlined plans to raise up to $50 billion to accelerate the expansion of its cloud infrastructure, highlighting how digital infrastructure has become a critical constraint in the artificial intelligence economy. The financing programme...

OpenAI has moved to significantly expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure by partnering with chipmaker Cerebras Systems, signalling a strategic push to scale inference capacity as demand for real-time AI services continues to surge. The...

Meta Platforms is securing long-cycle power for artificial intelligence by signing multi-gigawatt nuclear agreements, and contracting sanctioned Venezuelan crude allocations of up to 50 million barrels, signalling how large technology firms are...

The US Federal Aviation Administration has committed to spending $6 billion to modernise air traffic telecommunications and radar systems, aiming to address longstanding weaknesses in critical aviation infrastructure. The investment reflects...

Argentina’s government is pressing ahead with plans to privatise its ageing national rail freight network as part of President Javier Milei’s wider push to shrink the state and attract foreign capital. Officials argue that reviving rail is essential...

JPMorgan has confirmed plans to construct a vast new headquarters in London’s Canary Wharf, signalling renewed confidence in both the UK economy and the future of the capital as a global financial centre. The decision represents one of the most...

World leaders at Cop30 in Brazil reinforced commitments to expand renewable energy and modernise industrial systems, yet failed to secure a clear global agreement on ending fossil fuel use. The summit produced strong declarations supporting solar,...

The United States is entering a decisive phase of digital infrastructure development as data-centre construction accelerates to meet rising demand from cloud computing, artificial intelligence and large-scale digital transformation. A new industry...

City leaders from around the world are stepping into the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence landscape, seeking to curb the environmental impact of data centres that underpin the technology. Mayors from places including Paris and Phoenix have...

Amazon has unveiled Project Rainier, a significant infrastructure initiative aimed at supporting the growing demands of artificial intelligence. This new project will integrate nearly 500,000 of Amazon’s proprietary Trainium2 chips across multiple...