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US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035
TechCrunch AI reports that growth in AI workloads could drive U.S. data center natural gas consumption so high that by 2035 it may exceed the combined consumption of Germany and Japan. The claim is presented as a projection and reflects concerns about energy demand from expanding AI infrastructure.
KEY POINTS
- TechCrunch AI reports that growth in AI workloads could drive U.S.
- data center natural gas consumption so high that by 2035 it may exceed the combined consumption of Germany and Japan.
- The claim is presented as a projection and reflects concerns about energy demand from expanding AI infrastructure.
WHY IT MATTERS
If correct, this projection has implications for energy supply, emissions, and policy decisions around data center siting and power sourcing.