NextEra to buy Dominion in $66.8 billion deal as AI data center demand grows

NextEra to buy Dominion in $66.8 billion deal as AI data center demand grows

News ClipCNBC TV18·VA·5/19/2026

NextEra Energy announced its plan to acquire Dominion Energy in a significant $66.8 billion stock deal. This strategic acquisition aims to create a major US utility entity that will be well-positioned to address the increasing electricity demands from AI data centers across key markets in the United States.

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NextEra Energy will acquire Dominion Energy in a $66.8 billion stock deal, creating a US utility giant positioned to meet soaring AI data center power demand across key markets.