US Data Centers To Burn More Natural Gas Than Most Nations

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Source: Zero Hedge
Published: 2026-09-15 08:50 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Energy
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Several weeks ago, we explained why most data center developers favor on-site gas power: it boiled down to two main reasons - availability (especially since modular nuclear power for commercial 'behind the meter' use is still in the distant future) and price. Furthermore, a recent BloombergNEF analysis shows the marginal cost of operating an on-site gas plant may be below industrial electricity tariffs, making continued generation from on-site assets the cheaper option in many cases.
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