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Natural Gas Boosted to Meet Data Center Demand

2/27/2025

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Story summary

PJM and ERCOT are increasing natural gas supplies to meet growing electricity demand from data centers.
A joint venture aims to develop over 5 gigawatts of gas-powered plants in these regions.
ERCOT is experiencing renewable generation curtailment due to transmission limitations amid record load increases.
Growing battery storage capacity in ERCOT aims to mitigate curtailment, but new transmission projects are essential for sustainable solutions.

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Story summary

PJM and ERCOT are increasing natural gas supplies to meet growing electricity demand from data centers.
A joint venture aims to develop over 5 gigawatts of gas-powered plants in these regions.
ERCOT is experiencing renewable generation curtailment due to transmission limitations amid record load increases.
Growing battery storage capacity in ERCOT aims to mitigate curtailment, but new transmission projects are essential for sustainable solutions.