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US gas power proposals linked to data centres nearly doubled in the first half of 2026
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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
US gas-fired power proposals tied to data centres nearly doubled in early 2026, pushing America ahead of China with 378 GW under development. Texas leads globally with 122 GW, while turbine shortages are causing a shift toward faster but higher-emission reciprocating engines.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Data Infrastructure, and 2 sources have reported it between 25 Aug 2026 and 31 Aug 2026.
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You need to rethink supply chains now because turbine delays mean data centre power is shifting to less efficient engines, raising costs and emissions. If your company's power depends on new gas plants, expect bottlenecks and plan for alternative energy setups.
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2 sources · first reported 25 Aug 2026 · latest 31 Aug 2026
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