US data centers could outconsume Germany and Japan

BloombergNEF projects U.S. data centers may consume about 18 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas by 2035—more than Germany and Japan combined. Onsite plants add 2.9–3.4 bcf/day and grid-connected growth could add ~15 bcf/day, potentially raising gas prices and utility costs.

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