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TechCrunch · September 26, 2026 · On the brief until October 10, 2026

Crusoe abandons $1.25B plan to use Boom turbines at AI data centers

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Driving massive electrical power demand for computing facilities

Crusoe canceled a 1.25 billion dollar deal to buy 29 natural gas turbines from Boom Supersonic. Boom adapted these stationary power units from its supersonic aircraft engines to supply data centers. The cancellation changes how the facility operator plans its mix of grid power, on-site generators, and storage.

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One key tension is relying on adapted aerospace hardware for industrial electricity when facility energy plans shift quickly.

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