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

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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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1. TechCrunch AIPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035 ↗Sep 15, 2026, 2:29 PM

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1. September 15, 2026 at 2:29 PMFirst reported

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