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US Gas Generation Soars for AI, Sparks Environmental Concerns

1/29/2026

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Global Energy Monitor notes rising U.S. gas-fired generation as datacenters drive AI demand.
The report projects more than 100 GW of new gas capacity in 2026, mainly for AI.
This expansion would produce 12.1 billion tonnes of CO2 from U.S. gas projects alone, though U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to reduce energy costs.
Local communities worry about environmental impacts and higher power prices tied to new gas facilities.

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Global Energy Monitor notes rising U.S. gas-fired generation as datacenters drive AI demand.
The report projects more than 100 GW of new gas capacity in 2026, mainly for AI.
This expansion would produce 12.1 billion tonnes of CO2 from U.S. gas projects alone, though U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to reduce energy costs.
Local communities worry about environmental impacts and higher power prices tied to new gas facilities.