US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is projected to drive U.S. data center energy requirements to unprecedented levels over the next decade. By 2035, these facilities could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined, making them one of the largest gas consumers globally. This trend highlights the significant fossil fuel demand necessary to sustain the growing infrastructure for AI technologies.
The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.
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