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Data Centers Are Driving a New U.S. Natural Gas Buildout
The expansion of data centers to power the artificial intelligence boom is causing a natural gas revival in the United States.
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The surge in artificial‑intelligence workloads is prompting a rapid expansion of natural‑gas‑fired power capacity in the United States. In the first half of 2026, planned gas‑fired generation linked to data‑center projects almost doubled, as major technology firms commission large new plants to meet the high electricity demand of hyperscale campuses. This growth reflects a broader shift toward gas‑based infrastructure to support the AI‑driven data‑center boom.
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