Tsvetana Paraskova
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In the realm of energy supply, U.S. natural gas manufacturers are positioning themselves to cater to the escalating energy requirements of data centers and AI systems.
While major tech corporations are increasingly turning to solar and wind energy to fuel their technological advancements, industry executives caution that relying solely on renewable sources may not be adequate to satisfy the surging power demands.
Currently contributing to 43.1% of U.S. utility-scale electricity generation, natural gas is poised to continue meeting a substantial portion of the nation’s power needs, especially considering the necessity for backup power generation alongside the installation of new renewable capacity, as highlighted by gas industry leaders.
Toby Rice, the CEO of EQT, the leading natural gas producer in the U.S., expressed enthusiasm about the burgeoning liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, emphasizing its potential for growth.
Simultaneously, a nascent market known as power demand is capturing considerable attention.
Forecasts by U.S. utilities and regulators project a significant surge in peak power demand over the next decade, largely driven by the escalating electricity consumption from data centers.
The proliferation of AI technologies and the expansion of chip and other tech manufacturing activities are driving an upsurge in electricity demand across the United States after a prolonged period of stagnant power consumption.
A recent report by Grid Strategies, a consulting firm, revealed insights gleaned from utilities’ regulatory data, indicating a nearly twofold increase in the 5-year load growth forecast in response to investments in new manufacturing facilities, industrial plants, and data centers.
Highlighting the unpreparedness of the U.S. electric grid for substantial load growth, Grid Strategies underscored the abrupt escalation in 5-year load growth expectations resulting from a surge in data center and industrial developments.
Leading executives in the U.S. natural gas sector foresee sustained demand for their products in the foreseeable future, driven primarily by the escalating power demand and the flourishing LNG exports market.
By Tsvetana Paraskova for Oilprice.com
