# Elon Musk Acquires Gas Turbine Company Investment in fossil fuel sources for SpaceXAI data centers. - **Source:** [Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews](https://brifing.si/source/16dd2da6-3eea-4d1e-b34f-45e846cdf037) - **Published:** 2026-07-15 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/c1213186-c95b-4098-8c54-d977eef0b08f ## Elon Musk's Energy Move Elon Musk added the fossil fuel sector to his portfolio by acquiring APR Energy earlier this year. The company produces mobile gas and diesel turbines. The acquisition took place quietly in May, with no official announcement. ## Acquisition Details The acquisition, revealed by Electrek's discovery of filings, is estimated to be worth around $1 billion. APR Energy's mobile turbines are capable of powering data centers, making them a strategic asset. ## AI Energy Demand Behind Musk's move lies the growing energy needs of AI data centers. High-energy processes like NSFW content generation make fossil fuel-based solutions increasingly attractive. ## Environmental Impact This move contradicts Musk's past criticisms of fossil fuels. A decade ago, he called fossil fuel use 'the dumbest experiment in history,' but now he's investing in the sector. ## Legal Proceedings Turbines used by xAI at a Mississippi data center were accused of violating the Clean Air Act. Despite the lawsuit, the number of turbines increased, and the DoJ is trying to dismiss the case to keep using Grok. ## Future Projections Musk's plans to build a natural gas pipeline in Texas could further strengthen his presence in the energy sector. This move is seen as a strategic step to meet the energy demands of AI and space industries. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.engadget.com/2216186/elon-musk-bought-a-gas-turbine-company/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._