As Data Centers Push Grid to the Brink, Natural Gas is Stepping In

A blue tinted light and electronics in a data center. — By one estimate, approximately 165 GW of data center projects are proposed for 2026 and 2027, (Pexels)

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May 06, 2026 11:33 AM CDT

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