The project represents a strategic shift toward solving the energy bottlenecks currently facing the digital sector. By bypassing traditional grid constraints, the deployment allows Nebius to scale its compute capacity with the speed and reliability required for its AI cloud platform. Morgan Stanley acted as the sole tax equity investor and placement agent, while MUFG Bank provided the senior debt financing for the venture.
IDF and Oaktree Back $1.7 Billion Bloom Energy Push for AI Cloud
A $1.7 billion capital injection is set to accelerate the construction of AI cloud infrastructure for Nebius, leveraging Bloom Energy’s proprietary fuel cell technology. The deal, spearheaded by Industrial Development Funding and Oaktree, provides dedicated behind-the-meter power designed to sustain the high-performance demands of modern artificial intelligence workloads.
This transaction deepens a long-standing partnership between Industrial Development Funding and Bloom Energy, bringing their combined portfolio of managed projects to over $2.6 billion. For Oaktree, the investment underscores a broader institutional focus on critical infrastructure assets that bridge the gap between digital demand and energy supply. The collaboration highlights a template for funding large-scale industrial transitions, moving beyond technology provision to address the financial and deployment hurdles inherent in massive data center expansions.
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