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US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: TechCrunch

What happened

The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.

Key facts

  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:29:20 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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