Anthropic acquires gas generator supply contract for 4 trillion KRW
November 11, 2026 · 2 min read
Anthropic has invested directly in power generation facilities to secure energy for its artificial intelligence data centers. The company has acquired a gas generator supply contract worth approximately 4 trillion KRW, shifting from its initial plan to purchase electricity.
On November 8, it was reported that Anthropic acquired a total of 1.7 gigawatts (GW) gas generator supply contract previously secured by a U.S. equipment supplier. The deal also includes the design and construction capabilities necessary for generator installation.
By acquiring this supply contract, Anthropic aims to reduce the waiting time for generator supply. There has been a surge in demand for generators for data centers, leading to several years of wait for new orders. Anthropic will receive some equipment early while the rest will be supplied over the next two years.
Gas generators are facilities that produce electricity using natural gas as fuel. The current deal marks the stage of securing a contract for generator supply, although details regarding installation locations and operational timelines have not been disclosed.
Anthropic is increasing its computing resources to match the rising demand for AI operations. Despite adding servers to data centers, expanding services would be challenging without sufficient electricity. This contract marks a shift from relying on electricity purchases to investing in direct power generation equipment.
The company previously announced its commitment to securing new power supplies for its data centers, stating that it would bear the costs of infrastructure improvements necessary to connect data centers to the power grid.