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Data center demand drives gas development surge

25 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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25 August 2026

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Cloud Infrastructure

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United States

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The capacity of gas-fired power plants planned to supply US data centers nearly doubled in the first half of 2026, driven by surging demand. However, buildout faces bottlenecks in gas turbine supply and political resistance, including a Texas moratorium on new data center projects.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You now face a tight market for gas turbines that can power data centers, creating lead times that could delay projects. Local opposition and regulatory moves like Texas’s moratorium mean your route to expand physical capacity may require new strategies or locations.

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