New Gas Projects Surge in US to Power Data Centers
Proposals for new gas-fired power plants linked to data centers have nearly doubled in the first half of 2026, according to a report by Global Energy Monitor. This rapid expansion is largely driven by growing energy demands from AI and cloud computing infrastructure. Texas leads this trend with almost one-third of proposed capacity set to be developed there—more than any other U.S. state or country. The shift highlights the increasing reliance on natural gas as data centers scale up operations across the nation, raising concerns about environmental impacts and long-term energy sustainability.
