AI & Enterprise
US big tech turns back to gas power to run AI data centres
U.S. big tech companies are moving to build natural gas power plants to secure electricity for AI data centres, heightening tension across the energy market. TechCrunch reported Microsoft, Google and Meta have entered competition for fuel and equipment, with potential spillover into power prices and industry. The rush is also creating bottlenecks such as scarce gas turbines and higher costs. Analysts warn demand could shift strain to gas supply networks and sharpen conflicts over energy allocation.
