US data centers driven by the AI boom could become one of the world's largest natural gas consumers by 2035, surpassing Germany and Japan combined. The projection highlights the growing energy demands of AI infrastructure and its potential environmental and economic impact.
Background
The rapid expansion of AI data centers has sparked concerns about their massive energy consumption, prompting discussions on sustainable power sources and grid capacity.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Sep 16, 2026 at 02:29 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10