US Data Center Gas Power Demand Surges to 189 Gigawatts
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Global Energy Monitor, Tech companies (Microsoft, Meta, Google, OpenAI)
United States
Mid-2026
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US gas-fired power projects for data centers reached 189 gigawatts by mid-2026. This represents a massive increase from 4 gigawatts in early 2024. Tech companies are increasingly building private 'behind-the-meter' plants to bypass grid delays. The trend raises significant climate concerns due to potential greenhouse gas emissions.
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