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Data centers increasingly use LNG for backup power amid US growth

Data centers in the US are increasingly adopting behind-the-meter power solutions, with natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) emerging as key fuel sources to meet the growing demand. This shift aims to reduce reliance on utility providers and mitigate delays, but it introduces new safety considerations. The NFPA 850 Standard is being considered for fire protection, emphasizing performance-based fire modeling and integrated safety strategies for both power generation and data center facilities. On-site LNG storage is also being explored as a backup to ensure continuous fuel supply during potential gas interruptions. AI

IMPACT This shift in power infrastructure supports the growing demands of AI workloads by ensuring reliable energy supply.

RANK_REASON Article discusses infrastructure and safety considerations for data centers using LNG, which is an application of AI-related infrastructure but not a core AI release or research.

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Data centers increasingly use LNG for backup power amid US growth

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  1. Data Center Knowledge TIER_1 English(EN) · Bryant Hendrickson, Industry Perspectives ·

    Powering Behind-The-Meter Power: Where LNG and Process Safety Meet Digital Resilience

    As LNG becomes critical infrastructure for data center resilience, operators must use performance-based fire modeling and proactively integrate fuel systems into their overall safety strategy.