Which country pulls out in front will be largely determined by which country can build powerful data centers at the cheapest, quickest, and safest rates. The formula is simple: To excel in the AI race, American data centers must mitigate costs and maximize output, both in their construction and operation. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) refers to a group of technologies that aim to capture carbon dioxide and store it in a safe place, usually underground, by injecting it into rock. That has not stopped some European energy firms from seeking to adopt CCS-based energy sourcing to power new data centers. However, that did not stop the Biden administration from pouring money into CCS subsidies.

Source: Irish Independent January 29, 2026 19:36 UTC