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• Nov 13, 2025

  Cassava Technologies and Entanglement, Inc. partner to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI), cyber security, and quantum innovation across Africa and the Middle East

  Cassava Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Entanglement, Inc. to fast-track AI, cyber security, and quantum-inspired solutions across Africa and the Middle East.

  • Main announcement: The MoU combines Cassava’s infrastructure (high-speed fibre networks, GPU-enabled compute, regional data centres, and the launch of GPU-as-a-Service) with Entanglement’s AI and quantum-inspired platforms to deploy solutions across Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, and the Gulf. The partnership will deliver technologies addressing cyber security, healthcare, climate sustainability, and data centre efficiency.
  • Background and implementation details: Initial focus areas include seQure’s Ground-Truth™ for telecommunications and cyber operations, DCAP (Data Center Awareness Platform) testing at Entanglement’s secure West Palm Beach data center (noted as located on the Mar-A-Lago power grid) to support export compliance and prevent AI misuse, Hyper.Train™ for data centre optimisation, Prepaire™ for real-time biosurveillance, and Quantum Almanac™ for climate forecasting. The collaboration also includes establishing innovation hubs, training programmes, and co-creation initiatives for skills development and knowledge transfer.
• Nov 13, 2025

  Cassava Technologies and Entanglement, Inc. partner to accelerate AI, cyber security, and quantum innovation across Africa and the Middle East

  Cassava Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Entanglement, Inc. to fast-track advanced digital solutions across Africa and the Middle East.

  • Main announcement: Cassava Technologies and Entanglement will combine Cassava’s infrastructure (high-speed fibre networks, GPU-enabled compute, regional data centres, and newly launched GPU-as-a-Service) with Entanglement’s AI, cyber security, and quantum-inspired platforms to deploy solutions across Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, and the Gulf. The partnership will initially focus on cyber security (seQure’s Ground-Truth™), AI Infrastructure Assurance (DCAP) hosted at Entanglement’s secure West Palm Beach data center, data centre optimisation (Hyper.Train™), biosurveillance (Prepaire™), and climate forecasting (Quantum Almanac™).

  • Background and implementation details: The MoU covers collaboration on advancing seQure’s DCAP (Data Center Awareness Platform) at Entanglement’s West Palm Beach data center (noted as located on the Mar-A-Lago power grid) to help standardize assurances for U.S. chip exports and prevent AI infrastructure misuse; deployment of seQure’s Ground-Truth™ for telecom and cyber operations; scaling Hyper.Train™ to reduce AI energy costs and improve training/inference performance; implementing Prepaire™ for real-time pathogen detection; and rolling out Quantum Almanac™ forecasting. The collaboration will also establish innovation hubs, training programmes, and co-creation initiatives with governments, enterprises, and academia to support skills development and knowledge transfer.

• Nov 10, 2025

  Building the Future: Inside DataBank’s Red Oak Campus Construction

  DataBank has announced construction of its 292-acre Red Oak campus 21 miles south of downtown Dallas, delivering eight data centers and 3.4 million gross square feet of AI-ready capacity.

  • Main details: The campus will deliver eight data centers (each two-story building: 425,000 gross sq ft, including 200,000 sq ft of data center space). Phase 1 expands DataBank’s Dallas presence to 12 data centers; construction is underway and is powered by a 400MW Oncor substation delivering up to 240MW of critical IT power in Phase 1 and scaling to 480MW at full buildout. Initial Ready for Service is targeted for Q2 2026.
  • Background and additional details: This is DataBank’s third major campus announcement in the past year (following acquisitions in Atlanta and Northern Virginia); when all three sites are fully developed they will add >450 acres, 5.8 million sq ft of data center space, and 792MW of power to DataBank’s portfolio. Construction metrics provided include 19,008 power whips, >1,000,000 feet of Sealtite conduit (198 miles), 990 miles of copper wire, 1,760,000 feet of 864-count fiber (333 miles), and individual fiber strands that would wrap the Earth 11.5 times.
• Nov 8, 2025

  Duke Energy beats quarterly estimates as power demand in the Carolinas increases

  Duke Energy reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results and signed about three gigawatts of energy service agreements with data centers.

  • Main announcement/action: Duke Energy beat Q3 revenue and profit estimates, reporting quarterly revenue of $8.54 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.81, and said it has signed about 3 gigawatts of energy service agreements with data centers this year (including deals with Digital Realty and Edged). CFO Brian Savoy said: “I think you’ll see the three gigawatts grow in a meaningful way as we move through the quarters.” The company plans to add over 13 gigawatts of energy capacity over the next five years and expects to earn in the upper half of its 5%–7% profit growth range starting in 2028.
  • Background and details: Duke narrowed full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $6.25–$6.35 per share (from $6.17–$6.42); adjusted electric utilities segment earnings were $1.69 billion (up from $1.46 billion year-ago). The company’s refreshed five-year capital plan, expected in February, is expected to range between $95 billion and $105 billion. Duke is considering adding large traditional and next-generation nuclear reactors and extending some coal plants; it also expects to recover about $1.1 billion in storm-related costs by February next year. The article cites the U.S. Energy Information Administration projecting record U.S. power demand in 2025–2026 driven by AI data centers and electrification.
• Nov 6, 2025

  NRG Energy, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results, Reaffirms 2025 Financial Guidance, and Initiates 2026 Standalone Guidance

  NRG Energy, Inc. announced third quarter 2025 financial results and updated guidance and capital allocation plans.

  • Main announcement: NRG reported GAAP Net Income of $152 million for Q3 2025 and strong non-GAAP results including Adjusted Net Income $537 million, Adjusted EBITDA $1,205 million, and FCFbG $828 million; the company reaffirmed and raised 2025 guidance ranges (Adjusted Net Income $1,470–$1,590M; Adjusted EPS $7.55–$8.15; Adjusted EBITDA $3,875–$4,025M; FCFbG $2,100–$2,250M). The press release also initiated 2026 standalone guidance (Adjusted EBITDA $3,925–$4,175M) and confirmed the planned acquisition of LS Power’s Premier Power Portfolio (13 GW + 6 GW VPP) expected to close Q1 2026.
  • Background and details:Capital allocation includes returning $1.3 billion to shareholders via share repurchases and ~$345 million via dividends in 2025 (through Oct. 31: $1.1B repurchased, $258M distributed); on Oct 8, 2025 NRG closed a $4.9 billion senior notes issuance to fund the cash portion of the LS Power acquisition and repay Senior Secured Notes. Other items: $562M TEF loan at 3% to support development of the 689 MW (721 MW nameplate) Cedar Bayou facility (initial disbursement Sept 2025; commercial operations projected mid-2028). Conference call: Nov 6, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Eastern (8:00 a.m. Central) — live webcast via investors.nrg.com (archived on site).
• Nov 4, 2025

  Jabil Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Hanley Energy Group

  Jabil Inc. announced it will acquire Hanley Energy Group for approximately $725 million in cash, plus contingent consideration up to $58 million, with the transaction expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

  • Deal and financials: All-cash definitive agreement to acquire Hanley Energy Group for ~$725 million plus up to $58 million contingent on future revenue thresholds; expected close Q1 2026; Hanley’s projected first-year annualized revenue $350–$400 million with mid-to-high-teens EBITDA margins and sustained double-digit revenue growth.
  • Scope and implementation details: Acquisition adds Hanley’s expertise in power systems and energy optimization (low/medium voltage switch gear, PDUs, UPS systems) and comprehensive lifecycle services (design, consulting, deployment, commissioning, field support); Jabil states the combination strengthens its capabilities for AI data center infrastructure and enables design, manufacture, deployment, and service for hyperscale, co-location, and digital-native customers.
• Nov 4, 2025

  Jabil Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Hanley Energy Group

  Jabil Inc. announced it will acquire Hanley Energy Group in an all-cash transaction for approximately $725 million plus contingent consideration up to $58 million, expected to close in the first quarter of calendar year 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

  • Transaction details: Purchase price ~$725 million (all-cash) with contingent consideration up to $58 million tied to future revenue thresholds; Hanley’s projected first-year annualized revenue $350–$400 million with mid-to-high-teens EBITDA margins; expected close Q1 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
  • Strategic rationale and operations: Hanley Energy Group provides critical power and energy management solutions (low/medium voltage switchgear, PDUs, UPS) and has engineering talent across Ireland and North America; Jabil intends to integrate Hanley’s lifecycle services (design, consulting, deployment, commissioning, field support) to expand its AI data center infrastructure and end-to-end power management capabilities.
• Oct 29, 2025 · Hensel Phelps

  Hensel Phelps: ABC’S Top Perfromers 2025

  Hensel Phelps announces recognition in ABC’s 2025 National Contractor Rankings, highlighting sector-specific placements and portfolio scale.

  • Main announcement: Hensel Phelps earned #6 among ABC’s Top General Contractors and #9 in ABC’s Top 250 Performers in the ABC 2025 National Contractor Rankings; notable sector placements include #1 Airport Contractors, #3 Government Contractors, #3 Hospitality Contractors, #6 Office Contractors, #6 Healthcare Contractors, #7 High-Tech/Data Center Contractors, #9 Education Contractors, and #18 Infrastructure Contractors. The company cites a portfolio of more than 380 aviation projects at over 40 airports totaling more than $29 billion in value and 55 million square feet, more than $4 billion delivered across education projects, more than 230 office buildings, and more than 280 healthcare projects; data center projects with individual sizes from 30,000 sq ft to 1,200,000+ sq ft and capacities exceeding 200 MW are also highlighted.
  • Background and details: The release describes project types and examples (e.g., San Ysidro Land Port of Entry – Phase 2; Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility; Kilolani Spa at Grand Wailea Maui; Four Seasons Resort Hualalai; Montgomery/Meta data center project; UC and Caltech university projects) and lists repeat clients and partners such as Four Seasons, Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Universal Parks & Resorts, Disney Parks & Resorts, Kaiser Permanente, UCHealth, City of Hope, Banner Health, Sharp Healthcare, and the National Institutes of Health. The statement emphasizes operational capabilities (working in active airports, live healthcare environments, mission-critical data centers), use of BIM and VDC, formal Methods of Procedure (MOPs), and compliance with security and sustainability standards. No implementation timelines or monetary commitments beyond portfolio/value figures are provided.
• Oct 28, 2025

  Data Centers Are Turning to Gas Generators for Prime Power to Eliminate Long Lead Times for Grid Connections

  Data center developers and equipment suppliers are increasingly using natural gas generator sets and packaged generator solutions as near-term prime power to meet rapid AI-driven compute demand.

  • Main announcement/action: Data center developers (notably Joule Capital Partners with Caterpillar and CAT dealer Wheeler Machinery) are deploying natural gas gensets as prime power at large campuses (Millard County, Utah up to 4 GW planned) with fleets of Caterpillar G3520K (2.5 MW each) and >1 GWh battery storage; the Wonder Valley, Alberta project will use onsite natural gas to power an 8-GW data center with the first 1.5 GW scheduled for completion by 2027. Lead times for utility power can be three to seven years, prompting BYOP (bring your own power) and rapid delivery advantages for gas packages.
  • Background and supporting details:Global Market Insights (GMI) valued the global gas generator market at $6.9 billion in 2024, projecting 8.8% CAGR to $16 billion by 2034, with >330 kVA and >750 kVA segments growing fastest; Fidelity Manufacturing expanded staffing from 40 to >500 and opened a second 86,000 sq ft factory (additional 25,000 sq ft production and warehouse planned) to meet data-center-driven demand. Typical large gas engines available up to ~2.5 MW; custom packaged features, ASCE/SEI and local codes, and OSHA/IBC-compliant access (aluminum framing, anti-slip surfaces) are emphasized. Lead times for larger packaged deliveries can be up to one year or more.
• Oct 27, 2025

  Google Has Deal With NextEra to Restart Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant

  NextEra Energy announced Google has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement that enables NextEra to restart the 615-MW Duane Arnold Energy Center and NextEra has agreed to acquire CIPCO and Corn Belt’s combined 30% interest to become the plant’s sole owner.

  • Main announcement: NextEra and Google signed a 25-year PPA for power from the 615-MW Duane Arnold Energy Center; NextEra said the contract “enables the investment to restart the plant and covers costs for the production of energy from Duane Arnold.” NextEra expects the plant could be operational as soon as early 2029, and CIPCO will buy output under the same contract terms as Google.
  • Background and details: NextEra agreed to acquire Central Iowa Power Cooperative and Corn Belt Power Cooperative’s combined 30% interest to assume full ownership; Google noted a recent $7-billion investment in Iowa and said the restart supports its cloud and AI infrastructure in the state. NextEra stated it is coordinating with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and local authorities and has nearly 3 GW of projects executed with Google nationwide.