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Data Centers Drive 36% Gas Output Rise, Emissions Surge

8/6/2026

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Williams Companies and Chevron say data centers are driving U.S. gas and power demand.
BloombergNEF reports U.S. natural-gas output must rise 36 percent by the mid-2030s to meet that demand.
Five of seven data-center-linked gas plants could emit up to 21 million tons of CO2 annually, though actual emissions may be lower.
Oil and gas firms posted billions in quarterly profits, boosted by soaring oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict.

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Williams Companies and Chevron say data centers are driving U.S. gas and power demand.
BloombergNEF reports U.S. natural-gas output must rise 36 percent by the mid-2030s to meet that demand.
Five of seven data-center-linked gas plants could emit up to 21 million tons of CO2 annually, though actual emissions may be lower.
Oil and gas firms posted billions in quarterly profits, boosted by soaring oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict.