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US AI Data Centers Poised to Become 5th Largest Natural Gas Consumer by 2035

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US AI data centers are projected to become the fifth-largest consumer of natural gas globally by 2035, with daily consumption expected to reach 15 billion cubic feet. This surge in demand is driven by the increasing need for compute power, leading data centers to rely heavily on gas turbine generators. While companies are exploring cleaner energy solutions like small modular reactors, these are not yet commercially viable, prompting a continued reliance on natural gas in the interim. The increased demand could strain supply, potentially raising prices for consumers, though some experts believe undeveloped gas fields could meet the need. AI

IMPACT Signals a significant increase in energy demand, potentially impacting global energy markets and environmental policies.

RANK_REASON The projection of a major energy consumer shift due to AI infrastructure demand.

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US AI Data Centers Poised to Become 5th Largest Natural Gas Consumer by 2035

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    US AI data centers projected to become the fifth-largest natural gas consumer in the world by 2035 — consumption to grow by 15 billion cubic feet per day as demand for compute increases

    Data centers in the U.S. are projected to use up more natural gas than most of the rest of the world to generate the electricity they need. Estimates suggest that 15 billion cubic feet per day are needed to keep data centers running by 2035.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    US AI data centers projected to become the fifth-largest natural gas consumer in the world by 2035 — consumption to g… Data centers in the U.S. are projected to

    US AI data centers projected to become the fifth-largest natural gas consumer in the world by 2035 — consumption to g… Data centers in the U.S. are projected to use up more natural gas than most of the rest of the world to generate the electricity they need. Estimates suggest tha…

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