US Data Centers Fuel a Gas-Power Surge for AI Expansion
A Global Energy Monitor study shows gas-powered projects for US data centers more than doubled to over 189 GW by mid-2026, as tech companies lean on private, behind-the-meter gas plants to meet AI energy demand. The shift speeds up gas-fired capacity while raising climate concerns due to emissions, especially from inefficient turbines, and carries long-term risks if these projects become locked-in infrastructure despite ongoing uncertainties about financing, opposition, and turbine supply.