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Story summary
- Global Energy Monitor reported that U.S. gas-powered projects for data centers more than doubled by mid-2026.
- The pipeline grew from 4 GW in early 2024 to 97 GW by end 2025.
- By mid-2026, the pipeline reached over 189 GW of gas capacity.
- Data center builders increasingly use behind-the-meter gas plants to avoid grid delays.
- Many new gas plants use inefficient turbines, raising emissions comparable to those of small countries.
